by jb music therapy | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Disabilities, Drumming, Personal Wellness, Youth
A study published by Barry Bittman, MD found that group drumming session alters neuroendocrine and immunologic measurements in the participants – this means a boost to your immune system. Drumming was chosen for this study because percussion activities can be...
by jb music therapy | Feb 7, 2012 | Blog, Disabilities, Drumming
Walking into a large community centre one Friday night, I was gripped with excitement. This was my first time participating in a community drum circle with close to 100 participants. When the drumming began I was astounded by the feeling of being tied together with so...
by jb music therapy | Aug 9, 2011 | Blog, Drumming
Playing the drums is an effective way of decreasing stress and lowering staff turnover, according to a survey from the US. When staff at a Pennsylvania nursing home took part in six weekly drumming sessions, it was said to improve their mood by almost 50 per cent. Dr...
by jb music therapy | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Drumming
A study published by Barry Bittman, MD found that a lighthearted group drumming session altered neuroendocrine and immunologic measurements in the participants – this means a boost to your immune system. Drumming was chosen for this study because percussion...
