Your Facilitator: Jordan Ramos-Flores

"LIFE IS A SYMPHONY, AND THE ACTION OF EVERY PERSON IN THIS LIFE IS THE PLAYING OF HIS PARTICULAR PART IN THE MUSIC.”

Embark on a rhythmic journey with me, where my passion for music and drums intersects with a commitment to community service, especially for our youth and elders. From studying botany at Augusta University to sustainable farming in Indiana, my diverse experiences have woven into a rhythmic exploration of the changing seasons of life. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, I've immersed myself in the transformative world of drumming where I have become a trained facilitator in HealthRhythms by REMO, REI by The Strong Institute, Rhythm2Recovery, and years of leading programs nationwide. As a member of the Drum Facilitators Guild, I invite you to join me on a rhythmic excursion utilizing time tested and scientifically supported methods. My mission is simple: to spread healing through the timeless truth of The Drum. Let's create harmonious moments together, where each beat resonates with joy and connection.

My Background

Experience

Profound Origins

man in black knit cap holding brown stick
man in black knit cap holding brown stick

Why Drumming?

No matter how far back we explore into the past, drums are present. From the bone flutes and animal hide stretched over hollowed tree trunk to the sophisticated designs of our current age, the importance of the drum for our species is evident. Every ceremony of every ancestor was accompanied by rhythmic instruments of some form or another. Long has it been well understood that drums infuse their surroundings with presence, joy, and unity. What can this instrument do for you?

trees under gray sky during golden hour
trees under gray sky during golden hour

Modern Understanding

The wealth of information about how drums affect the deepest systems of our body and mind is astounding. The economical, social, and personal benefits of group rhythm making is backed by rigorous study in a variety of formats being conducted by top health authorities all around the world. And this is only the beginning. Uni Drums represents a goal to serve humanity with the tools and practices that support a multiplicity of foundational necessities for overall wellness. Time is a kind of rhythm, and the drum has flowed with the test of time. Unify the past, present, and future with the tool that has taught one of the greatest lessons of being a human- the joy of expression.

men wearing white striped shirt playing djembe
men wearing white striped shirt playing djembe

Many Beats, One Rhythm

Does the rain have rhythm? Is there synchrony between the many hearts beating in one room? Yes. There is an order even in chaos and we are all connected beyond measurable understanding. Few doubt that Music has profoundly increased the quality of life on this Earth. We all have expressions to weave and a songs to share. The power of the drum is one of the best tools we have to access the healing power of music. With each session, with each time we try, with each time we gather, we get better and better- never good. To be "good" at music is to routinely find the joy of being through sound. It can be done alone- but it need not be, Uni Drums is here to help.

"It is always easier to build upon this beauty than it is to pretend that it isn't there and try to build it from scratch.” -Victor Wooten

“It’s time to stop thinking of the drum as just a musical instrument,” said Remo Belli. “Start thinking of the drum as a recreational tool for every family, a wellness tool for every retiree, and an educational tool for every classroom.”

"Music is the language of the Spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife." -Khalil Gibran