
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Drumtime founder John Lacques stopped by KCAL9 Sunday morning to talk about the power of a playing a beat.
Lacques has run the rhythm-based program for 11 years, working with at-risk youth, people with special needs and the elderly.
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READ MORE: Armed Suspect Caught On Camera Robbing Group Of People In A West Hollywood AlleyLacques admitted some people have “trepidation,” but he’s found over the years drumming can help even his most straight-laced clients let loose.
“It’s hard with adults. Kids are like, ‘Yes! Let’s do this.’ Adults, some really want to do it and others are like, ‘Uh, I don’t know about this.’ But by the end of it, the guy’s taking off his tie and leading the conga line around the conference room,” he said.
MORE NEWS: Motive Unknown After 8 Killed At Indianapolis FedEx FacilityFor more information about Drumtime, visit the organization’s website.