Mary Knysh

As an author, Mary has penned five books which assists and instructs educators, therapists, parents, and anyone interested in music, on improvisational drumming; Innovative Drum Circles: Beyond Beat Into Harmony; 1*2 Let’s All Play; Rhythms All Around: Sing It, Clap It, Move It, Tap It; BoomDoPa: A Creative Guide to Ethnic Influenced Music Improvisation, and A Day in the Forest: A Story in Sound Designed for Creative Movement. In addition, Mary has produced a DVD, Drumming and Storytelling, and a CD, Walk About, featuring 15 cultural songs from around the world.

As an International educator and performer, Mary spends a lot of time on the road. When she’s not living out of a suitcase, she enjoys spending time with her 4 children and 3 grandchildren and making music with her friends.