There are many reasons to hire me to facilitate your workshops.

There is an ever-increasing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence which points to rhythm's ability to promote well-being. For example, medical research in America demonstrated statistically significant positive immune system changes that correlated with one-hour group drumming and percussion sessions. Research has also shown that participating in percussion sessions may help people defend themselves from the stress and burnout that can cause them to leave their jobs.

Modern research can also show us exactly how our brain waves are affected by rhythm and drumming. The research has shown that the drumbeat alters brainwave patterns, increasing Alpha (a light meditative brainwave), and dramatically reducing stress. Through the rhythmic repetition of sounds, the body, brain and the nervous system are energised and transformed. When a group of people play a rhythm for an extended period of time, their brain waves become entrained to the rhythm and they have a shared brain wave state. The longer the drumming goes on, the more powerful the entrainment becomes.
 

• Response to rhythm is basic to human functioning, making rhythm-based events appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Everyone can enjoy rhythm-based events regardless of ethnic and cultural background, musical preference or age, making these activities fun and positive for a wide variety of people.
• Participation in group rhythm activities has physical benefits including sustained physical activity, relaxation, and use of fine motor skills.
• A strong sense of group identity and a feeling of belonging is created because participants are actively making music together and because the sustained repetition of the steady beat acts to bring people together physically, emotionally, and mentally (rhythmic entrainment).
• Rhythm-based events can be undertaken with no previous musical background or training making these experiences accessible to everyone

In the past few years I have run successful workshops for women only groups, men's groups, teenagers groups, single parent groups, mental health groups, adults and young people with learning difficulties etc.  I also do a lot of work in primary and secondary schools.

The workshops are flexible and can be geared around your specific needs and expectations

With enough notice, I am happy to provide an inspiring experience of music. If you have special requests, please feel free to contact me.

WORKSHOP GOALS

Behaviour management.

To increase expression of feelings

To improve self-esteem.

Improvement of academic tasks

To improve emotional growth

To facilitate communication

To provide order and structure

 Increased auditory awareness

To provide a non-threatening environment

Each workshop usually runs for one hour and the cost varies from group to group but is currently at least £100 per session.  This is always open to negotiation and discounts are available upon request - especially to voluntary groups and charities. Courses usually run for a minimum of  6 weeks.

Facilities needed Room and performance space, Chairs in a circle, CD player, whiteboard/ marker or blackboard/chalk. All other materials, percussion instruments and equipment can be provided or we can use your own.  Maximum 25 participants.

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