Health Benefits

  • Drumming may provide benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health, and can be a great source of exercise!

  • Articles and published studies on the health benefits of drumming:

*Disclaimer: This is general information and education only. Neither this website, nor the drum lessons, are a clinical practice, treatment, medical advice, or to be relied on to provide related results.

Published Studies:

Rock/pop drumming should be considered as a viable alternative to more traditional forms of physical activity
Rock drumming enhances motor and psychosocial skills of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties
The effects of drumming on working memory in older adults
Motor Learning Induces Plasticity in the Resting Brain—Drumming Up a Connection
Drumming through trauma: Music therapy with post-traumatic soldiers

Articles:

The Surprising Health Benefits of Drumming
What Can Drumming Do For Your Health?
6 Evidence-Based Ways Drumming Heals Body, Mind and Soul
10 Health Benefits Of Drumming: Christiane Northrup, M.D.
More Than Just Beats: The Science Behind Cardio Drumming Health Benefits
Drum Brain: How Drumming Enhances Cognitive Function and Neural Plasticity
Therapeutic Drumming: Healing Rhythms for Mind, Body, and Soul
The Heart is a Drum Machine: Drumming as Therapy