Discover Drummer's Beat LLC

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 A "Drum Circle" is a gathering of people who come together to play drums and other percussion instruments in a circle, creating music spontaneously and often without prior musical experience, with the focus on creating a shared rhythmic experience through improvisation and communal participation; essentially, it's a group of people making music together by drumming in a circle, where anyone can join in regardless of skill level.

I was introduced to the Drum Circle experience as an intervention for stress, and as a form of self-care while on Pre-doctoral Internship in Little Rock, AR in 2002. I remember the calm that was produced and an intense sense of relaxation I experienced mentally and physically in my body. Afterwards, I felt as though I had received, a relaxing full body massage. Consequently, I became intrigued by the beneficial aspects of drumming on participants emotionally, cognitively, physiologically, and socially. Research, as well, as individual testimony from participants support the positive and beneficial nature of the Drum Circle experience. 

When I returned to Virginia in August of 2003, I started collecting various Djembe Drums and other percussion instruments to facilitate Drum Circles with large groups. Since that time, I have facilitated over 75 Drum Circles on various occasions and with varied groups of people: young adults; family gatherings; Sorority and Fraternity events; Founder's Day celebrations; Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations; Holiday celebrations; Graduation celebrations; Black History Month celebrations; Kwanzaa events; Corporate and College Renewal days; Self-care/Relaxation workshops; Conference break-out sessions; Board of Visitor presentations; Corporate Team Building programs; and Health & Wellness events. 

Participants report Drum Circles boost energy, uplift spirits, and release negative feelings

Induces deep relaxation - reverses stress hormones

Boosts immune system

Reduces chronic pain – promotes the production of endorphins

Promotes relaxation/reduces stress

A natural pleasurable experience that is not drug induced

Increases a sense of happiness

Fosters a strong sense of equality, inclusivity, community, and connectedness

Allows for freedom of expression within a shared group experience

• Option 1. Drum Circle Experience
• Option 2. Presentation with Discussion
• Option 3. Drum Circle Experience and Presentation with Discussion
• Option 4. Performance Coaching

The first Option of services offered by Drummer's Beat LLC is devoted to providing a group Drum Circle experience as an example of a novel activity that reduces stress and increases relaxation. Drum Circles require no prior experience to participate, and are well received by those who participant.

The second Option of services offered by Drummer's Beat LLC is devoted to facilitating Presentations with Discussions that promote health and wellness for those who participate. The talks include lively Discussions that allow the exchange of ideas, personal testimony, and the processing of the health challenges associated with stress. The Presentations cover a wide range of topics tailored for different audiences. Increasing participant's awareness and knowledge on health issues (affecting individuals and groups), conducting a stress inventory, and presenting adaptive coping strategies are emphasized in the Presentations with Discussions.

The third Option of services offered by Drummer's Beat, LLC is devoted to facilitating both a Drum Circle Experience and a Presentation with Discussion (see Topics below)

The fourth Option of services offered by Drummer's Beat, LLC is Performance Coaching designed to enhance the effiency of an organization's delivery of service (See below). 

Health and Wellness

Living to Live: Improving Your Health by Identifying and Reducing Stress

The presentation discusses the connection between unidentified stress and chronic and debilitating health conditions. Strategies are discussed to identify, cope and manage stress to reduce the development of preventable life changing illnesses.

Intended Audience: Adults

Believe in Yourself, Invest in Yourself: Setting Goals for Life After High School

The presentation includes tips on choosing careers, setting goals, and strategies to pursue and complete goals. Presentation also walks students through the steps of developing healthy coping strategies to manage the stress and responsibility of young adulthood.

Intended Audience: High School Students planning for life after graduation.

Caregiver Stress: Showing Ourselves Compassion

Mental Health Awareness: Reducing the Stigma and Promoting Wellness 

Family Therapy 101: Leaving Home for College

Kidney Disease: Coping with the Consequences of Each Stage

Chronic Disease: Coping with Health Limitations and Related Emotions

Client Health in Counseling 

Individual Therapy Through a Family Therapy Lens: Conceptualization and Interventions

The presentation is based on Strategic Family Therapy theory. The focus of the presentation is to prepare graduate level psychology students to learn how to use family therapy theory and practices to inform individual conceptualizations of clients and treatment interventions.

Psychotherapy with Students of Diverse Populations: How Cultural Encapsulation Impacts Treatment

The presentation focuses on the worldview of the clinician in the therapy session. The factor of Cultural Encapsulation is analyzed for its impact on positive outcomes in therapy.

A Dream Fulfilled: Balancing Health, Achievement, Activism and Advocacy through Resistance and Adaptive Coping

Performance Coaching consultations are another service offered by Drummer's Beat, LLC. under the umbrella of Organizational Health. The main purpose of the Performance Coaching option is to identify ways to improve the performance of organizations finding that they are not operating as efficiently as they would like in accomplishing their stated goals.

Key stakeholders are engaged through interviews to identify unique requirements and align the content with the organization’s vision. During the presentation and discussion consultation, staff team members are encouraged to explore actionable strategies to overcome challenges and achieve organizational objectives. 

Follow up coaching consultations assess the fidelity of the acquisition of knowledge and execution of skills presented in the original presentation and discussion. The purpose of these coaching consultations is to optimize individual performance of the vital team members to achieve organizational goals. Coaching consultations are tailored to the strengths and needs of the individual staff person.

Organizational Health

Team Building for Success Through Purpose and Meaning: The Essentials for Organizational Growth and Performance Enhancement

This presentation is designed to align with the specific needs of organizations seeking to enhance team cohesion and achieve their strategic goals. Preparation involves a thorough understanding of the organization’s current culture, strengths, challenges, and future objectives.

The consultation is highly collaborative, providing a tailored experience that fosters meaningful dialogue and equips teams with the tools necessary to build a purposeful and cohesive work environment. This approach ensures alignment with the organization’s mission and a clear path toward sustainable success.

Send an email to Drummersbeatllc@gmail.com or use the Contact feature on the website

to send a message to book:

- A Drum Circle,

- A Presentation with Discussion, or

- A Drum Circle and a Presentation with Discussion

- Performance Coaching

Include a tentative date, time/duration, number of participants, any pertinent demographic info of the participants (age, disability, profession, affiliation, etc.), location of your event, type of event you are planning, and the Service Option you would like us to provide to your group.