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Additional & Training Services

DRUMMING FOR DEVELOPMENT

Additional & Training Services

DRUMMING FOR DEVELOPMENT

The Music Therapy Works Drumming for Development Approach

Sound is a physical vibration resonating with all individuals at every developmental stage.

The organising and unique structure of rhythm can produce far-reaching effects on the brain, influencing thinking, perception and learning ability. Non-verbal communication skills such as turn-taking and sharing can bridge the gap towards improving verbal skills, reducing a sense of isolation and encourage positive changes in mood and emotional well-being.

Why drumming?

Individuals do not need to have any previous musical abilities to take part. Creative drumming is a unifying experience which can offer:

natural structure and group cohesiveness
stimulation of neurological responses: we are ‘hard-wired’ to respond to a strong rhythmic pulse
opportunities for leading / conducting and positively influencing peers by an adult or child
a reduction in stress and a boost to the immune system
a source of music education
a meditative state; decreased anxiety and tension;
the release of negative feelings
Improved emotional regulation

What are the benefits?

Drumming creates enriching experiences that produce positive feelings.

Expected outcomes of sessions include:

Communication and social skills:

listening and greater awareness of others
positively influencing others
collaboration
turn-taking
sharing
creating a sense of safety and feeling part of a group
supporting both gross and fine motor control through rhythmic entrainment

Drum circles provide a relaxed environment with purpose and engagement which can empower individuals to remain focused.

Who can benefit?

Schools and businesses wishing to promote staff emotional well-being
Vulnerable children, adolescents and adults
People affected by disability
People with ASC
People with acquired brain injury and other neurological issues
Individuals with mental health issues

Workshops

Drum circles provide a relaxed environment with purpose and engagement which can empower individuals to remain focused.

Mainstream and special schools
Colleges
Hospitals
Hospices
Corporate settings

Drumming for Development training can take place on school INSET days, corporate training days or during twilight training sessions.

Want to read more about the therapeutic benefits of drumming?

Psychology Today: 'The Heart is Drum Machine'

Open Culture: The Health Benefits of Drumming (Video with cancer patients' drumming group)

For further information or to book a DFD workshop, please contact mtwchiefexec@gmail.com

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“Her relationship with the music therapist is the only remaining relationship in my mother’s life. She glows after her sessions.”

"As an MTW approved supervisor, I have witnessed MTW MTs encouraging, reflecting and reaching deeply held feelings that may not have otherwise ever have been expressed or heard. They then use these observations and information to determine the best way forward for a successful therapeutic process."

“(Music Therapy) gives all of the children a space to express themselves. We notice a change in them whilst in the sessions. We also notice that they come back to class calmer.”

“Due to music therapy... we have noticed that the school is a calmer place to be. We have also noticed that there has been an increase in turn-taking skills, participation and attention / concentration skills.”

“Music allows us to meet clients at these moments where there are no words. It provides a language which the music therapist uses to allow each individual to process and move through even the most unbearable experiences.”

"I am glad that I am alive...joyful in the moment...there was something about music that enclosed me."

"This specialist support [music therapy] has contributed to a reduction in the number of student behavioural incidents and to improvements in the levels of students’ confidence and skills development.”

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