We’re too stressed, and we’ve become consumed with what Jim Greiner calls the “gottas” of life. The jobs and responsibilities we’ve “gotta” do to support ourselves and our families. He wants us to start to focus on our “gettas,” the activities we “get to” do, that get us out of bed in the morning with a feeling of “Today, I get to … “
“Our ‘gettas’ are the things that uplift and energize us,” Greiner says. “They are what help us focus on who we want to be, helping us reinforce positive patterns of attitude and action … positive life rhythms, within ourselves, and our communities.”
For him, that’s percussion.
Percussion inspires him, makes him feel connected to his true self and part of the larger rhythm of life. He has made a life of his “getta” by creating a business – Jim Greiner’s Hands On! Drumming – through which he teaches drumming and rhythm principles to corporate and community groups locally, in Silicon Valley and worldwide.
In this video, Jim gives us a mini lesson in how to use household objects – including a plastic container of cat food – as percussion instruments.
