About Larry Gindhart

Larry Gindhart is an Indigenous flute artist, percussionist, performer, and arts educator. He presents music and cultural programs in schools and communities, including the International Geographic Tour and World Rhythms Workshop, introducing students to global traditions of rhythm, instruments, and artistic expression.

His performances center on meditation, healing, and peace, weaving together Native American and Native-style flutes, drums, RAV Vast steel tongue drum, and the Khomus (jaw harp). These are complemented by nature sounds, wind textures, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion. Sound healing sessions are offered for both individuals and groups. 

Gindhart’s primary musical training is rooted in the West African healing drum tradition, studied with a master teacher from Mali, along with master drummers from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, and Guinea. His performance career spans diverse ensembles, from multi-ethnic improvisation groups to indie rock and folk bands. He has performed with the Rhythms of Life Percussion and Dance Ensemble and currently collaborates with People, Paint and Percussion, a multi-arts collective integrating music, movement, and live painting.

Following a performance residency in drum making at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, he was invited as a keynote speaker at the First International Congress on Multi-Arts in Education (RGS, Brazil).

Gindhart holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a diploma in Sound Healing, and is a member of professional sound therapy organizations. With more than 25 years in psychotherapy and healing arts, he has served in clinical and leadership roles within hospital, community, and private practice settings, and has been recognized with the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Award for Scholarly Writing. His private practice has focused on supporting artists, musicians, and creative individuals.

Sound Healing

Each person carries a natural frequency of wellbeing. Stress, trauma, and illness can disrupt this balance; sound therapy works to gently restore it.

Through carefully guided vibrations, sound healing sessions support the body’s return to harmonic resonance. These vibrations can promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and tension, support sleep, and cultivate a sense of peace and emotional clarity.

Emerging research suggests that resonant sound may stimulate beneficial neurochemical responses, support immune function, and help alleviate symptoms associated with stress, grief, and physical discomfort. Rooted in ancient traditions and informed by modern understanding, sound healing offers a subtle yet powerful path toward balance and restoration.

Drum Circles

Gindhart facilitates community drum circles, drawing on one of humanity’s oldest practices. Group drumming fosters connection, expression, and shared rhythm, while offering measurable benefits for physical and emotional wellbeing.

Studies suggest that drumming can reduce stress and anxiety, support immune function, ease chronic pain, and encourage emotional release. Participants often experience a heightened sense of vitality, grounding, and community.

Drums and percussion instruments are available for group use, making each circle inclusive, engaging, and accessible.

Memberships: 

World Flute Society, International Sound Therapy Association, Sound Therapy association, World Flute Circle, Indiana Flute Circle