Music and creativity inspires community wellbeing

As we get back into the swing of things after the world pandemic, once again working with people and facilitating Positive Music wellness activities I am reminded by the power of music and people…

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There are so many benefits to drumming in a group, it can take us on a journey of deep peace and calm. 

I’ve been very fortunate and grateful to be back facilitating Positive Music drum circles in Melbourne. Each…

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Is there more rhythm bliss at our fingertips than we realise?  

I came back from riding my bike the other day and had taken out my water bottle and just started tapping my fingers. What I found was…

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Together rhythm, harmony and melody enhance emotional expression and deeper connection 

I thought I’d feature these three healing elements of music in my video of Colours of Autumn. 

I often here many new drum students say at the start of…

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The bridge to musicality is through the heart 

I remember when I fell in love with the beautiful marimba. I was in Tasmania rehearsing for a performance with DJs Drum, featuring master percussionist/composer David Jones, Tom O’Kelly and Tanya…

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Embrace harmonious sound healing meditation with soothing rhythms of Remo buffalo drum 

I felt so much at home getting in tune with the lovely new heart chakra Remo buffalo drum. I was introduced to this beautiful 14-inch Remo drum during…

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Sound healing a therapeutic tool for wellness

Are you wanting more calm? Many of us want to change old habits and seeking ways to embrace calmness and learn how to meditate to bring more balance, peace, and harmony into our…

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Do you play drums for fun and joy? Maybe to increase wellbeing, connection and self-care? 

Something special ignites within us when we drum. Sparks of rhythmical vibrations that energise and soothe our nervous system. Drumming naturally takes us to a…

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Why are more mental health professionals looking towards sound and music as a complementary therapy to help ease stress and anxiety? 

2008 survey showed one quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime. This is equivalent to…

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Therapeutic sounds can elevate individual energies 

Therapeutic drumming, sound therapy and meditation are moving toward being creative and holistic approach to challenging thoughts, feelings and beliefs. More professionals who work in the field of mental health are turning to drumming…

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Create rhythmical dialog and connection with group drumming rhythms Did you know by just adding a small variety of different pitched drums within the drum circle you can create huge opportunity for meaningful dialog and deeper connection with others? 

Put…

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Gong meditation music to awaken intuition Would you like to experience joy in 2022? Are you looking for more purpose, more direction, more harmony in life? 

Let’s bring in positive vibrations for a happy, healthy and inspiring 2022 with the…

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My top 5 sound therapy instruments to help ease stress and empower mindfulness 

How do you manage stress and anxiety? More and more people are looking for holistic ways for healing and self-empowerment. Sound healing therapy is one way to…

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Take a step into the world of drumming  What is it about the drum that you are drawn to? Is it the energy of the rhythm, how the groove permeates the body, maybe the sound of the meditative beats? 

Whether…

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Self development tips for personal wellbeing

Have you experienced ups and downs emotionally in the last 18 months? Have your anxiety levels risen to a new high? Maybe your regular routine for personal wellbeing has taken a stumble during this…

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Elevate your mood with positive music

If you use drum therapy with youth groups to build engagement or play drums purely for your enjoyment, you know that drumming is good for mental health. 

So how can we increase our wellbeing…

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“Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours” - Elton John 

Now they say, to master anything whether it’s playing a musical instrument, perfecting your tennis game that it doesn’t…

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What does music mean to you, is it an important part of your life? How has music made a difference to you? 

Music has been a life saver for me during the world pandemic. Did you know that Melbourne has…

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Is percussion ensemble music the powerhouse for wellbeing? 

Well… absolutely! Why are there so many organisations, corporate, schools and community groups getting into percussion music? There are so many benefits to creating music with others, such as it calms the…

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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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