Facilitator Bio

See Ed’s children’s book that he co-wrote with his daughter!
Drumming with Dexter: Drumming Through the Jungle

Ed Keegan is the founder and director of Rhythm Connect, LLC, which merges his expertise and life-long passion areas:  organizational & personal development and rhythm/drumming.  Building on his extensive experience as a military leader, musician, pastor, entrepreneur, writer, and facilitator, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations learn, work, and live in rhythm to experience greater effectiveness and fulfillment.  Ed specializes in arts integration, team development, and personal well-being.

Ed is a professional drummer/percussionist with over 20 years experience.  In addition to his musical background, Ed is a professional facilitator with over 15 years experience in the area of organizational and personal development.

Ed holds a BA and MA in the area of communication, is a graduate of the U.S. Army School of Music, and served as a drummer/percussionist with the 82nd. Airborne Division Band.  He is a teaching artist with Young Audiences of Rochester, NY (YA/Rhythm Connect), and is an active member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).  He also has advanced training in rhythm facilitation with Arthur Hull (pioneer in group rhythm facilitation), Jim Boneau (rhythm facilitator and Corporate trainer), Dr. Barry Bittman & Christine Stevens (Health Rhythms co-founders and facilitators).  Ed is a warm and energizing facilitator who has the ability to simultaneously engage participants and put them at ease.

He currently lives in Fairport, NY (outside of Rochester) with his wife Karen of more than 20 years, his daughters Rebekah and Sarah, and their dog Bongo.  He loves to laugh, run, read, write, and spend time with family, friends, and colleagues.  He is the drummer/percussionist with the band Lester Funk (www.lesterfunk.com), and at Mosaic Church (www.mosaicrochester.com/), where he also serves as an elder.