Reinhard Flatischler
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Reinhard Flatischler (born in Vienna
, Austria, in 1950) is the creator of the TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process
. Flatischler studied piano under Professor Bruno Seidelhofer and earned his concert diploma from the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna. He then embarked on more than 15 years of continuous drum studies with master drummers in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Flatischler is the founder and composer of the group MegaDrums, a world music group that includes Airto Moreira
, Zakir Hussain
, Glen Velez
, Leonard Eto (also of the taiko group, Kodo), Milton Cardona, Stephen Kent
and others. Flatischler’s 1992 book, The Forgotten Power of Rhythm, is considered a standard work in music literature; his latest book plus interactive DVD, Rhythm for Evolution, won the Comenius Education Media Award for 2007.
Flatischler, a member of a scientific committee of the International Society for Music in Medicine, organized the Rhythm and Pain Therapy project as part of the German Pain Colloquium.
Reinhard Flatischler, together with his wife, Cornelia Flatischler, has trained and certified more than 180 TaKeTiNa teachers in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and the United States in leading the TaKeTiNa process. TaKeTiNa Rhythm teachers work worldwide in universities, music conservatories, hospitals, prisons, rehabilitation centers, psychotherapy practices, dance and drama troupes, and in open workshops.
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Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria, in 1950) is the creator of the TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process
TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process
The TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process, developed by Austrian percussionist Reinhard Flatischler, is a musical, meditative group process for people who want to develop their awareness of rhythm....
. Flatischler studied piano under Professor Bruno Seidelhofer and earned his concert diploma from the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna. He then embarked on more than 15 years of continuous drum studies with master drummers in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Flatischler is the founder and composer of the group MegaDrums, a world music group that includes Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
, Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain (musician)
Zakir Hussain , , is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer.-Early life:Hussain was born in Mumbai, India to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha. He attended St...
, Glen Velez
Glen Velez
Glen Velez is an American percussionist, vocalist, and composer, specializing in frame drums from around the world. He is largely responsible for the increasing popularity of frame drums in the United States and around the world....
, Leonard Eto (also of the taiko group, Kodo), Milton Cardona, Stephen Kent
Stephen Kent (musician)
Stephen Kent is a professional didgeridoo performer, percussionist, composer and recording artist.- Musical career :Kent's musical career has taken him across five continents, living at various times in the UK, Spain, East Africa, Australia and the USA...
and others. Flatischler’s 1992 book, The Forgotten Power of Rhythm, is considered a standard work in music literature; his latest book plus interactive DVD, Rhythm for Evolution, won the Comenius Education Media Award for 2007.
Flatischler, a member of a scientific committee of the International Society for Music in Medicine, organized the Rhythm and Pain Therapy project as part of the German Pain Colloquium.
Reinhard Flatischler, together with his wife, Cornelia Flatischler, has trained and certified more than 180 TaKeTiNa teachers in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and the United States in leading the TaKeTiNa process. TaKeTiNa Rhythm teachers work worldwide in universities, music conservatories, hospitals, prisons, rehabilitation centers, psychotherapy practices, dance and drama troupes, and in open workshops.
Discography http://flatischler.com/en_cds.php
1999- Terra Nova [with MegaDrums]
- The World is Full of Rhythm [with MegaDrums]
1995
- Layers of Time [with MegaDrums]
1993
- Ketu [with MegaDrums]
1987
- Coreana [with MegaDrums]
1986
- Schinore [with MegaDrums]