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Jimbo Talbot remembers watching as a group of 100 fourth and fifth graders got off of a school bus and ran toward him after an hours-long ride. Jumping and screaming, Talbot described the group as “squirrely.”

But within just a few minutes of leading the children in drumming together, the rowdy crowd had calmed. So, Talbot decided to take his healing drums worldwide, creating his brand DrumQuest: Adventures in Rhythm.

Talbot has facilitated drum circles for the past 20 years. DrumQuest has worked with many programs at Syracuse University, including First Year Seminar and at events like the total solar eclipse this April.

“Participants are guided rhythmically, like their spirit, to come together in unity and connection so that they could become their highest potential,” Talbot said.

Along with typical drum classes, Talbot has conducted sound bathing, a meditative practice using vibrations to promote relaxation. Although drumming and sound bathing are different techniques, they offer the same outcome: releasing negative emotions. Since college life can........

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