About
Evans Chigounis is a percussionist, flute musician, and drum circle facilitator whose work focuses on rhythm as a tool for connection, learning, and community engagement. Based in New Jersey, Evans has spent years leading drum circles, teaching percussion techniques, and performing with a range of instruments including hand drums, classical flute, and Native American flutes. Evans is known for a distinctive teaching approach that blends melody and rhythm. By using flute melodies during drum circles, he helps participants naturally fall into percussion patterns, allowing beginners to engage with music intuitively and without pressure. This method has become a hallmark of his facilitation style and has helped many people feel comfortable participating in group music for the first time. His artistic practice extends beyond sound. Evans creates hand-drawn drum heads featuring interconnected symbols and positive language, transforming instruments into functional works of art. The act of drawing itself produces sound, reinforcing his belief that music and creation are inseparable processes. In addition to facilitating drum circles, Evans performs regularly at community events and charity gatherings, donating his time and talent to causes that support families and local communities. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to creativity, teaching, and shared musical experience rooted in rhythm, listening, and collaboration.
