Faculty Profile for John Proctor

John Proctor

Haliburton School of The Arts

John Proctor teaches workshops on a variety of drums including Djembe, Taiko, Ashiko and Frame drums, as well as percussion instruments crafted from Hard Shelled Gourds. Making musical instruments from recycled materials is a current passion. He also facilitates drumming and soundscapes for those who respond to the call and the dance of the drum beat. John is a certified Roots of Rhythm teacher and he provides an innovative cross-curricular program that offers training to both teachers and students in fundamental rhythms, both ancient and modern. www.earthtonesstudio.ca