Playing Less and Bringing More

Playing Less and Bringing More

There is a strange effect occurs when we strip away notes from patterns and then try to play them. Often they get harder, and harder can mean more interesting. If you are looking for inspiration or to get unstuck, take some notes away from your rhythm and see what you...

How Does Drumming Affect The Brain?

How Does Drumming Affect The Brain?

New scientific evidence and research is appearing everyday to outline and objectify the many benefits of drumming and its positive effects on the brain. In my own experience I always remember taking to the drum kit to restore my sanity or when I needed to turn down...

The Spiral Concept

The Spiral Concept

  Taking a circle of drummers through transformation is a life changing event. The circle gives us equanimity and clarity. It allows us open communication and connection. Not sitting behind desks or standing in lines; instead a limitless path. Now take the circle...

The Tao of the Drum

The Tao of the Drum

I've been fascinated by the Tao De Ching for many years and have begun working on an adaptation that brings the sentiment of 'The Way' into the world of drumming and rhythm. It's my own exploration of this famous text and has been created by reference to the many...

A Rhythmic Primer

A Rhythmic Primer

  When we organise sounds with silence we have the beginnings of rhythm. The nature of the spaces between the sounds will determine a regular rhythm or something we would describe as arrhythmic. Something that we describe as rhythmic would have a certain degree...