The Art of Groove

The Art of Groove
Presented by Ted Sullivan
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM

About the Lecture:
What makes music irresistibly compelling? In this engaging talk, The Art of Groove, we’ll explore how rhythm and feel come together to create the magic of groove. From the subtle swing of jazz to the driving pulse of rock, the infectious energy of funk, and the syncopated rhythms of samba, we’ll dive into iconic grooves that have shaped music across genres. Through demonstrations and insights, this session will illuminate the power of groove to connect, inspire, and move us. Perfect for musicians, music lovers, and anyone curious about the heartbeat of great music!

About Ted Sullivan
Ted Sullivan is a drummer that has been playing and teaching professionally in the northeast for the past 17 years. He has received a bachelors degree in jazz at Umass Amherst where he studied under Bob Gullotti. Ted is fluent in many forms of r&b, funk and hip hop music. Groove based music is the majority of what he plays and specializes in. Today, while still gigging professionally, Ted works at Wood and Weather Drum shop in South Hadley, MA where he repairs and refurbishes drums and gives drum lessons daily.

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