The Drummer's Manifesto: Empowering Your Musical Brain for Optimal Health

By Pamela Lynn-Seraphine and Dom Famularo

The Drummer’s Manifesto invites readers to rediscover the magic of seduction by using drumming as an uplifting way to achieve optimal health, maximize brainpower, and deal with the stressors of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jan 27, 2014
• ISBN: 9780989629010

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This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his/her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Although the author has made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author does not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Copyright © 2013 by Pamela Lynn-Seraphine

All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Published in Newbury Park California, by Global Reach

Media, LLC.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lynn-Seraphine, Pamela.

The Drummer’s Manifesto: Empowering Your Musical Brain for Optimal Health.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN-10: 0-9896290-0-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-9896290-0-3

eISBN: 9780989629010

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013943701

[Global Reach Media LLC, Newbury Park, California]

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Dedication

To my incredible daughters,

Jessica, Tia, and Tamikia

Never be afraid to be who you truly are.

And

To my loving brother Shawn and all others

whom suffer from a mental illness,

know that you are loved and

that you are not alone.

May the stigma of mental illness be removed so

that you are free to share your gifts

with the world.

Contents

Forward by Dom Famularo

Preface

Introduction

(From a Drummer in Heels)

Part 1: The Problem

(Is Everywhere)

1 Facing the Realities of Life

2 The Compound Effect

3 The Loss of Hope

4 Return to Empowerment

Part 2 The Solution

(Is Available)

5 Seeing the Bigger Picture

6 The Artistry of Rhythmic Entrainment

7 Biological Health Benefits

8 Cognitive Health Benefits

9 Psychological Health Benefits

10 Emotional Health Benefits

11 Psychosocial Health Benefits

12 Spiritual Health Benefits

Part 3: YOUR Future

(Because You Deserve It)

13 Mindset and Willpower

14 Strategies For Rhythmic Entrainment

15 A Sense of Place

Part 4: Join the Community

(Reaching Out)

16 The First Step

17 Allowing Others In.

Contact Pamela

Resources

Acknowledgments

About the Author

List of QR-code Resources

Bibliography

Foreword

In over 30 years of global traveling to over 61 countries, I have witnessed many extraordinary moments of euphoria. The power of music always inspires me. Watching people being moved physically and emotionally, from tears to elated joy, is truly a humbling experience.

I first encountered Pamela’s work at a large international percussion festival where I watched her move over 1,000 people to a higher spiritual place. She captivated them, inspired them, and united everyone through a feeling of peace, comfort, and hope. It was a very special moment in time.

We know that music can have a deeply emotional effect on us. It makes us feel everything from remorse to elation. It can give us thriving energy, make us dance unconsciously, and bless our lives with an enormous sense of peace and satisfaction. Music is a language, a force, and a tool to reach a higher level in life.

Pamela now offers you the insight to the physiological and emotional results of rhythmic entrainment. She has tapped into a study of the mind’s potential using music, rhythm, and a strong desire to learn. Learning is truly the fountain of youth. It will keep you young at heart, no matter how old you are, or how old you think you are. Pamela’s observations really work and I have seen people around her deeply moved and commit to change.

The drum is the oldest musical instrument played from the start of human development to this very day. The groove is a communication, a pleasure, a feeling, and a necessity in our human survival. To understand this and eventually further empower yourself is what Pamela has researched. To be involved with her is to step into your soul and begin a path of discovery. You will be swept away in a rhythmical, percussive literary composition, and you will feel the groove of your potential in her words.

If music is the universal language then rhythm is the voice in which to speak. Now is your chance to experience The Drummer’s Manifesto and enjoy Pamela’s thoughts, hard work, tireless efforts, and wisdom as you become a part of her journey. I ask you to feel every word and thoroughly absorb what she is saying. Open your mind and heart together and be prepared to learn, grow, and become a more productive