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About this concert
6:00 PM EDT1 Going
Dates
Saturday 10/17/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pricing
$35.00 An Evening of BioRhythms with Tom Teasley
Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 on October 17th
Blending music, storytelling, and sound meditation, Tom Teasley explores the connection between rhythm, sound, and well-being. Drawing on his travels as a cultural diplomat for the U.S. Department of State throughout the Middle East, Asia, and beyond, he shares the stories and origins of instruments encountered along the way. Through performances on handpan and world percussion, Tom discusses rhythmic structures and sonic textures that can support relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. An immersive sound experience is woven throughout the program, and participants may be invited to engage in simple interactive rhythmic activities as desired.
Beloved Teacher
Tom Teasley
Tom Teasley is an award-winning percussionist, composer, educator, and sound facilitator whose work bridges music, mindfulness, and cultural connection. A recipient of three Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Sound Design and named World Percussionist of the Year by Drum! Magazine, he has performed and taught throughout the world, including extensive work as a cultural envoy for the U.S. Department of State across the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and beyond.
Drawing from a lifetime of study in global rhythmic traditions, jazz improvisation, and contemplative practices, Tom creates immersive experiences that foster presence, deep listening, and community. He has collaborated with psychotherapists to develop sound-based experiences and guided meditations designed to support relaxation, reflection, and well-being.
Using instruments such as handpan, frame drums, Native American flute, gongs, and world percussion, Tom blends ancient traditions with contemporary approaches to healing and creative expression. Whether performing in concert halls, yoga studios, retreat centers, or community spaces, his work invites participants into a space of connection, mindfulness, and renewal through sound.
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Artist bio
Tom Teasley | The Rhythmist
Acclaimed percussionist, composer, and former U.S. Department of State Cultural Envoy Tom Teasley explores the power of rhythm to connect cultures, inspire creativity, and enhance well-being.
Described by The Washington Post as a “musical wizard,” Teasley blends world percussion, jazz, ancient instruments, and contemporary technology to create compelling musical experiences that transcend traditional boundaries.
His work encompasses innovative solo performances, The Art of the Duo improvisational collaborations, and Sounds You Can SEE, featuring original live scores for silent cinema and avant-garde film.
Equally central to his artistic vision is BioRhythms, an immersive sound meditation experience combining handpans, resonant percussion, breathing, and meditative rhythmic cycles. Presented in concert settings, universities, wellness centers, and therapeutic environments, these programs invite audiences to experience the restorative potential of rhythm, sound, and deep listening.
Drawing on decades of international performances and cultural exchanges, Teasley creates experiences that are both artistically adventurous and deeply human.
Ancient rhythms. New possibilities. Music without borders.
tomteasley.com
Read MoreAcclaimed percussionist, composer, and former U.S. Department of State Cultural Envoy Tom Teasley explores the power of rhythm to connect cultures, inspire creativity, and enhance well-being.
Described by The Washington Post as a “musical wizard,” Teasley blends world percussion, jazz, ancient instruments, and contemporary technology to create compelling musical experiences that transcend traditional boundaries.
His work encompasses innovative solo performances, The Art of the Duo improvisational collaborations, and Sounds You Can SEE, featuring original live scores for silent cinema and avant-garde film.
Equally central to his artistic vision is BioRhythms, an immersive sound meditation experience combining handpans, resonant percussion, breathing, and meditative rhythmic cycles. Presented in concert settings, universities, wellness centers, and therapeutic environments, these programs invite audiences to experience the restorative potential of rhythm, sound, and deep listening.
Drawing on decades of international performances and cultural exchanges, Teasley creates experiences that are both artistically adventurous and deeply human.
Ancient rhythms. New possibilities. Music without borders.
tomteasley.com
Genres: Avant-garde Jazz, Multi-genre, World Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Movie Scores, Theater Music, Solo Instrumental, Multidiscipline, Percussion & Producer
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
