Anne O'Connor
Music
for
Everyone
Drum Circles
Making music together has long been a way to develop community and abandon unhealthy stress. Drumming requires no special music talents or techniques to enjoy and participate.
Drum circles can be tailored to special groups but are really very inclusive. Children and seniors, families and individuals all enjoy playing rhythms together, from simple to Arabic inspired.
At the start of each circle Anne reviews a few simple techniques then facilitates the group in playing. The rhythms can be fast or slow, loud or soft and can sometimes even get way out of hand - always a funny moment!
There's always plenty of drums to try out and participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments along if they have them.
Contact Anne to find out how to bring drumming into your life. Programs are available for special events, ongoing classes and team building activities.
General Drumming Benefits
- teamwork
- develop large and small motor skills
- listening skills
- self-expression
Theraputic Drumming Benefits
- reduce stress, anxiety and distress
- increase self-esteem
- enhance immune system
- increase steadiness of movement for patients with neurological disorders
- can make few cognitive demands for dementia patients
For citations please see the Living Rhythms website.