In 2019, retired music teacher Margaret Chen discovered something remarkable. After 35 years of teaching, she found herself missing the energy and rhythm of her classroom. One afternoon, she grabbed a pair of drumsticks and started a casual jam session in her garage. What began as personal therapy quickly attracted curious neighbors. Within weeks, her driveway hosted a dozen retirees, all rediscovering the joy of making music together.

That spontaneous gathering became Encore Beats – a revolutionary approach to active aging through the universal language of rhythm.