Kalani Das MT-BC

With over 40 years of professional experience in a variety of fields, Kalani’s work honors past traditions while expanding the fields of music education, music therapy, and professional and personal development. As a percussionist, Kalani has worked with legendary musicians from Yanni, performing on the widely acclaimed “Live at the Acropolis” video which sold over seven million copies world-wide, to Barry Manilow, Max Roach, Rod Stewart, Suzanne Cianni, Benise, and a host of other artists. He has played on soundtracks for the Nature Company, Jim Hensen Records, Paramount Pictures, Sony Records, Tri-Star, Disney, Warner Brothers, and others.

Kalani has been honored with more than seven DRUM! Magazine Readers’ Poll Awards, including Best Rock/Pop Percussionist, Best Percussion Clinician, Best Percussion Method Book, and Best Drumming Facilitator. Kalani has produced four original music CDs, Pangea, Insights, Origins, and his latest release, Rhythm Spirit. kalanimusic.com

Kalani has presented for organizations including the International Music Products Association, The American Music Therapy Association, The National Association for Music Educators, The American Orff-Schulwerk Association, The Percussive Arts Society, The Victoria Orff-Schulwerk Association, as well as private and corporate events.

Kalani is a certified Orff-Schulwerk (Music and Movement for Children) Practitioner with many years of teaching experience, both in schools and community settings. He is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and currently provides music therapy services in the Los Angeles area.

Kalani teaches mindfulness via the EVOLVE podcast and YOUTUBE channel. His work in Mindfulness is informed by his many years of experience as a musician. Visit kalanidas.com to find out more.