Drum student and teacher fun resource - sneak peak When you think drums and percussion what comes to mind? Does it come with a feeling, a memory? Music has the power to touch our heart and move our body.

Music…

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Let yourself fly and share your bliss Just imagine for a moment, yourself… being a beacon of energy and light and sharing your passion and bliss with the world. Did you know all that’s required is, just be our self? …Read more

Whether we’re exploring rhythm for wellbeing, connection with others or teaching in the classroom, the sounds of the drum can be a wonderful way to connect with our mind, body, spirit and Mother Nature. 

You don’t need to be a…

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Mental health is an important part to all our lives, any employee and employer

I remember what it was like waking up from sleep with the feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach. Anxiety had been controlling my…

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Drumming is a great starting point to introduce students to classroom music-making 

Whether we’re learning pitched percussion or unpitched percussion it starts with rhythm. Getting kids into drumming is a stepping stone to learning other musical instruments and making music…

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The world of percussion for all ages

Whether you’re a drum student or classroom music teacher learning ensemble percussion music can really advance your drumming skills, such as: 

• Enhance Listening skills 
• Learn fun combination of simple to complex rhythms and…

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The power of music a wellbeing tool right at our fingertips 

Drumming is now being used by professional counsellors and psychologist as a safe place for clients to share and process emotions. Music gives our emotions a voice, shifts our…

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Have you ever drummed in a community drum circle and felt time has flown by? Have you experienced a deep connection to yourself and others? 

As a certified meditation teacher and percussionist, I have seen many people changed through the…

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Have you ever wondered what kind of drum gets the nod and approval of all ages? Have you thought why drum circles are so energising? 

Oh yes the sound of distant grooves from the pulsating drum circle permeating the air…

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What brings you to learning the African djembe drum? Is it the energising rhythms? Maybe the versatility of this wonderful drum? Or how it makes you feel? 

6/8 djembe rhythms are so energising and simply… make you feel happy. It’s…

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Go beyond... into the world of percussion  What kind of music touches your heart? Is the rhythm? Maybe the combination of world percussion music or instruments? Or is it the melodies, harmonics? 

Have you ever felt your universe open by…

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The love of drum circle Facilitation

If you’ve ever experienced a drum circle that is grooving, oozing energy, vibe and joy, most likely there has been a facilitator who has guided the group to that space. 

When I say drum…

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Expand your rhythm skills with fun 6/8 rhythms

Have you explored the wonders of 6/8 rhythms? There’s something within this time signature that gets me moving and grooving in the drum circle. The possibilities of rhythmical expression are vast…

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The secret ingredient to successful drum circles 

What does professional cycling and drum circles have in common? Teamwork! It takes the entire team to get their General Classification (GC) rider (team leader) to the podium. Without his/her fellow domestique…

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Learn to drum with ease and mindfulness

Technology these days is amazing, just do a google search for online drumming courses, even Zoom drumming circles. We have a plethora of options to choose from. Learning to play drums has…

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Drumming has the ability to take you on a journey of pure bliss 

As a drum teacher and music mentor how many times have I heard students say “ I’m worried of making a mistake”? 

Approval from others is dampening …Read more

Get into the groove of drumming 

As a drum teacher, music mentor and personal coach for musicians and non-musicians, I love seeing clients and students grow. 

No matter whether you’re a weekend recreational drummer or a professional musician, timing matters…

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As a drum teacher, what I love about teaching is seeing students grow musically and in confidence Build building your rhythmical and musical skills 

Quite often I hear people say that they don’t have any rhythm or a musical bone…

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You the music-maker

Whether you’re a profession musician, recreational drummer, or play a musical instrument with your mates for the weekend jam, you may say that the musical instrument you play is the most important instrument. But is it…

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Drumming the therapeutic tool for personal wellbeing One of the best things about hand drumming or any kind of drumming when I think of it, is how beneficial it is to our personal wellbeing. 

Personal wellbeing is a huge factor…

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Have you ever wondered how music and meditation are connected? The drum circle is gaining acknowledgment throughout the mental health sector as a therapeutic tool for mindfulness and wellbeing throughout the world. 

A study in 2000 showed that people in…

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Three healing elements of music to ease emotional stress 

Does singing bowls and sound healing really work? Well… I can go on my own experience and feedback I receive from others after they attend Positive Music sound bath. The…

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Sonic healing to all beings  Sound meditation can assist in connecting us to our qualities of peace, love, silence and joy. Whether it’s meditating in silence (no music) or with sound healing instruments, we can learn to tune in and …Read more

Sonic healing for Mother Earth 

One of my favourite things is to just hang (spend time) in nature. I am really fortunate to live close to one of Victoria’s National Sate Forests (seen in picture below) and National Parks. Just…

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