Glen Velez & Loire Cotler

Teaches at New York Open Center

Loire Cotler is a critically acclaimed Rhythm Vocalist whose life is defined by the healing power of music and a mission to show the world the rhythmic power of the voice. Loire is a passionate educator and Music Therapist presenting master classes at The Juilliard School and conservatories worldwide. Loire’s debut recording VoiceNoBorders with Glen Velez, Howard Levy, and Eugene Friesen is scheduled to be released in 2018.

Glen Velez is a 4-time Grammy winning master drummer, founding father of the modern frame drum movement, and Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame Inductee. Glen is regarded as a pioneer in music for healing with his groundbreaking recordings Rhythms of the Chakras (Sounds True). Glens artistic innovations and 40-year research into the 5,000-year-old history of frame drums have opened new possibilities for musicians around the globe. Glen is an adjunct Professor at The Juilliard School and Mannes College of Music.