04/07/2026
šŖThis will be a really special day for us personally and weād love for you to be a part of it. Drum with us from 12-1pm at the First Keese Barn Festival! We hope to be apart of this Annual Event for many years to come.
Jeff Holland
12/15/2025
One year ago today, we lost one of the greatest rhythmists that has ever livedā¦
The world will never be the same.
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Zakir Hussain was my brother for over 50 years, my closest collaborator, and
My dearest friend.
Over the years we have shared places reserved only for those whose lives are
totally engulfed by drums.
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In remembrance of Zakirās life, tune in today from wherever you are to NCPA Mumbai
live two-day tribute, featuring performances, conversations, screenings, and memories that celebrate an extraordinary life.
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ā°|Dec 14th&15th
š|Youtube
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Link in comments
12/06/2025
Keep your rhythms from freezinā
during this lovely Holiday Season!
11/23/2025
š Ever wonder why you feel 'high' after a drum circle?
Weāve all felt itāthat shift that happens about 10 minutes into a drum circle. The stress of the day melts off, the chatter in your mind quiets down, and you leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
As facilitators, we see this transformation in our participants every time. But have you ever wondered what is actually happening under the hood?
It turns out, we arenāt just making music; we are mixing a powerful neurochemical 'cocktail'.
According to recent neuroscience research, active group drumming triggers the release of four specific chemicals that regulate our mood and stress levels:
Dopamine: The pleasure and motivation molecule.
Serotonin: The mood stabilizer that helps us feel content.
Oxytocin: The 'bonding hormone' that fosters trust and connection.
Endorphins: The body's natural painkiller that gives us that 'runner's high.'
I created the attached infographic to visualize exactly how this works. Please feel free to save it, share it with your drummers, or use it to explain the benefits of your next event!"
The best part? You don't get this just by listening. You have to play to get the full dose.
Who is your favorite person to share this 'cocktail' with? Tag your drum buddy below! š
Source: Tarr, B., Launay, J., & Dunbar, R. I. M. (2014). Music and social bonding: the trigger and tidings of neurohormones. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1096.
07/29/2025
Hum, chant, or sing your full range from the lowest note to the highest note you can produce. Focus on your breath. Gradually lower your fundamental as you relax. Try to settle in, and drift even lower. Go through your range a few times, focusing on octaves, fifths, fourths, and thirds. Use a free tuner app (mine is set to Concert A=432hz), and record the note(s) that resonate with you most. Keep score to find your key to vibrational wellness.
08/28/2024
Family Jamboree Drum Circle at this Saturday 10-11am. Instruments provided by Our World Festival and fun facilitation activities by . Bring the whole family to celebrate with us!