Richard Noel, a recording artist, master percussionist, musical director,
therapist, educator, and producer of music, was born and raised on the
twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. As a child, it was there that he was first
introduced to drumming and global rhythms. Drumming with his family and
community was simply a part of daily life in the islands. As a young adult
pursuing a career in aerospace engineering, Richard and family relocated to
the United States in 1998.
Richard has had a lifetime immersion of experience in bringing percussion to
positively influence people by providing them with a rhythmic experience
they will never forget. He encourages community reconciliation and
also assists in rejuvenating the lives of the community through the use of
music and rhythms in a safe, empowering, and creative outlet for expression
and healing. Richard also serves as an "in home" crisis care guardian for “atrisk”
foster youth.
Now Founder, CEO and Facilitator of "Jam2Grow" and Musical Director of
"Sticks & Fingers" and inventor of "Drum Boost", Richard’s unceasing
passion creates vibrant, original and empowering music. Producer of
multiple CDs and singles, he has been a featured performer in many events
including the “Rose Bowl Parade” and “The Joy of Music,” and has been
the musical director of “Tucson Meet Yourself”.
Currently, Richard has also taken that expression to the corporate world as
a motivational and inspirational tool to unleash creativity and facilitate
effective interactive percussion modalities to enhance personal
development and strategic coaching intervention, such as, business and
leadership coaching, work and life balance management and consciousness
coaching. He has also facilitated corporate team building seminars with
“Los Angeles Southwest College”, ”San Diego Miramar College”,
"Toastmasters International” and "Xango USA". He is also an active member
of "SunRisers Toastmasters" and "FEATsAZ.”
The heartfelt dedication Richard has to sharing the joyful musical heritage
of global rhythms enriches all audiences who have the good fortune to
experience his transformational and euphoric corporate empowerment
seminars, therapy sessions and live performances.
