Collecting Beats
Collecting Beats brings people together to create a collaborative impact on society through arts
About
Collecting Beats is founded by musician Maite van der Marel, aiming to cause a synergy that moves people in new ways, by cultivating an artistic mind-set and a socially engaged attitude, generating meaningful dialogues between people. In the spaces that are created, both musical beats and human “heartbeats” flourish. Beyond shaping sound – notes, measures and melodies – each person’s unique essence is nurtured, helping them develop into more conscious, critical and empowered individuals, with broadened perspectives about themselves, others, and the world around them.
Through community activation (OFF-BEAT), training programmes (RESONANCE), and artistic cross-sector interventions (INFUSION), Collecting Beats fosters dialogue and transformation across diverse contexts.
‘OFF-BEAT’
Collecting Beats is involved in community-based music projects around the world. Click here to get an image of the work in different contexts.
‘RESONANCE’
Collecting Beats shares many years of experience in the social artistic domain through training sessions, student programmes and individual coaching/mentoring. Click here to see what’s possible.
‘INFUSION’
Cultivating an ‘artist mindset’ pushing into new domains across society, through inspiring programmes and interventions that grow from the heart of autonomous artistic practice and research. Click here to see what we offer.
Footage for Thought
Podcasts, documentaries and writings regarding creative collaborative practices. Click here to wrap your thoughts and ears around this work.
Get in Touch
Drop me a message and let our thoughts sync.