West African Drumming Lessons

Come and join the fun and excitement while learning  to play African rhythms as played in the villages of Guinea and Mali West Africa.  New sessions start every 6 weeks.  Best therapy in town for the money!!

It’s really good therapy, even if I’m not all that good. I enjoy it and you’re a really good and patient teacher.  See you Monday!
– Jason Snyder

Wellness and Caregiver Programs – “Drum For Health”

 Numerous studies have proven that group drumming has a significant and positive effect on the mind, body, and spirit.  Triangle Drumming and Wellness offers numerous programs to help caregivers manage stress levels,  relieve anxiety,  and reduce burnout.   We have seen great results from working with the nursing staff at both Duke Medical and UNC Health Care.

Dr. Robert Friedman, author of The Healing Power Of The Drum,  found solace from  drumming as a child after being bullied by gangs in his Queens NY neighborhood.  It took away his anger, sadness, and depression. Later in life he became a psychotherapist and wondered if the drumming could help others like it helped him.  He started teaching drumming in a health spa and found that people didn’t want to leave at the end of class.  They felt simultaneously energized and relaxed. Later he found Alzheimer’s  patients could focus for 30 minutes when drumming and those with Parkinson’s could walk in rhythm when listening to a metronome.

Seniors and Special Needs – “Drumming Is For Everyone”

We have found that music and group drumming has a profound effect on senior citizens and special needs groups.  Triangle Drumming and Wellness offers numerous programs that meet these groups at their level of ability and comfort.   The feedback that we have gotten is that of all the programs that they attend;  yoga, swimming, dance, etc. they love the interactive rhythm and group drumming experiences the most.

I just wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed this class, and what a great teacher you are! I’ve been through a challenging 1 1/2 years. This class, the drum, the ladies and you, have added some fun back into my life! I am grateful to have found something that speaks to me!

Thanks so much!
Teresa