“Everyone can respond to music - it affects our minds, bodies and feelings”.



“(name)’s behavior at home stabilizes over the three days and I felt stronger as a parent day by day. Great to reconnect and build on partnerships with other parents, friendship, info sharing and (feeling of) belonging somewhere…..”
Quote from parent-The Bridge for Social Communication Summer Course



Music is increasingly used in the worlds of mental and physical health. The profound benefits of listening to music and being involved in playing and creating music have been extensively researched, revealing a host of positive outcomes.


“With so many benefits and such profound physical effects, it’s no surprise that so many are seeing music as an important tool to help body and mind stay (or become) healthy”.


Drumheads have been involved in a wide range of Musical Health projects, and will deliver interactive drumming sessions and performances in care homes, day centres, hospitals and schools.
These services are focused on bringing people the therapeutic qualities that playing music can provide.
We have experience working with a broad range of client groups, including areas such as alcoholism and drug addiction, physical ailments & disability and mental health.

"Drumming is immediate, accessible, and can be enjoyed with a bare minimum of instruction. It leads to a real sense of belonging that everyone in the group can feel"




Group drumming can help to:

Improve physical health and ability
• Address emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Develop communication and social skills
• Increase creativity, self-esteem and confidence
• Improve cognitive functioning and motor skills
• Aid emotional and affective development
• Reduce stress
• Provide a sense of independence and individuality
• Serve as a creative outlet to release or control emotions
• Find ways of coping with difficult situations