Mark J DeMaio is a well-heeled percussionist and teacher. He graduated UCF with a degree in Liberal Studies with foci in Practical Philosophy and Integrative Psychology in 2001. Upon graduation, he immediately set out in search of service. Since then, he has studied with acclaimed African, Middle Eastern, and Korean drummers while teaching a myriad of subjects to people of all ages and cultures. He lived and traveled in Asia for many years, is an avid student of Comparative Mythology, and uses the connection between all walks of live to illustrate the world of rhythm beyond boundaries.  Through his experiences, he has been developing methods for how music transforms and vitalizes community, self, and the planet. He has acted as Drum Facilitator for Orlando PURE, led drum circles in Asia and throughout Florida, drummed with local and not so local bands, been a guest with Valencia Community College’s Music Department on many occasions, acted as Mentor to youth in and around Central Florida, is a student of Yoga, Chi-Gong, Conscious Breathing, and is also a certified Avatar Master.  He asks you come to class with an open ear and is committed to you leaving with a deeper connection to the power of community music making.  Come, experience, be vitalized!