Research has shown that drumming can have a profound impact on the body and mind. The rhythmic patterns can synchronise brain wave activity, leading to states of relaxation and focus. Drumming has been found to release endorphins and other neurotransmitters that help reduce pain and elevate mood. By training as a drum therapist, you’ll learn to harness these benefits to help clients achieve physical and emotional relief.

The Role of a Drum Therapist
As a drum therapist your role is to guide clients through rhythmic experiences tailored to their individual needs. You will:

* Assess clients needs: Understand the specific challenges and goals of each client, whether it’s pain management, behavioural change, or emotional healing

* Create rhythmic healing sessions: Use the drum to produce specific rhythms that resonate with the client’s needs, facilitating a therapeutic response

* Support transformation: Provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can engage with the rhythms, allowing for deep relaxation, emotional release, and behavioural shifts.

Course Curriculum
During this course you will study the foundations of sound healing, and the specifics of drum therapy. Our curriculum includes:

* The History of Drums
* Drums as a Treatment Tool
* Therapeutic Rhythms
* Drum Massage
* Drum Journeys
* Drumming the I-Ching

* Anatomy of the Ear
* The Energy System
* Sympathetic Resonance and Entrainment
* The Brain
* Treatment Protocols
* Tasks for Clients
* Contra-indications

This course is a blend of in-person teaching, at-home study, coursework and case studies. On successful completion of each part of the course you will be awarded the qualification “Certificate in Drum Therapy”.

Alternatively, if you already hold a recognised, accredited qualification in Sound Healing or Sound Therapy, you may choose to attend this course as CPD and receive a certificate of attendance. For this, you will not be required to complete the coursework or case studies and will pay a reduced rate for the course.