About

About Me

I’m Craig Coggle, a lifelong drummer exploring how rhythm and meditation connect. Drumming has always been more than just music for me—it’s a way to tap into creativity, presence, and flow. Over the years, I’ve seen rhythm not just as something we play, but as something we feel—a tool for mindfulness, self-expression, and connection.

My journey started at age 12, instinctively tapping on any surface I could find before finally getting my first drum kit. In 1990, I moved to London to immerse myself in music studies, performing and recording with various bands. By 1992, I was touring and recording with Sun Dial after signing with Beggars Banquet, and later joined Skyscraper, signing with EMI and contributing to their acclaimed second album.

A turning point came when I attended a workshop with legendary improviser John Stevens at Community Music in King’s Cross. That experience completely changed how I saw drumming—it wasn’t just about technique or performance; it was about feeling rhythm in the body, using sound as a form of expression, and embracing spontaneous, meditative music-making. From that moment on, rhythm became a tool of self-awareness and presence.

I deepened my studies in music facilitation at Goldsmiths, University of London, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, eventually leading rhythm workshops in schools and communities. Over the years, I’ve introduced students to everything from drum kit techniques to Taiko drumming, body percussion, and improvisation. I also worked with Trinity College on the Teach Through Music initiative, helping teachers bring more hands-on, creative music-making into mainstream education.

Beyond teaching, I’ve spent years exploring meditation and sound healing. As a certified meditation teacher and author (Meditation for Beginners and Meditation Power), I’ve begun blending rhythm with breathwork, movement, and mindfulness—both for myself and in the sessions I lead. 

Now, I’m diving deeper into this connection between rhythm and meditation, experimenting with new ways to use drumming as a meditative practice and sharing what I discover.

For lessons, group training, or workshops, contact Craig here.