Beats for the Brain


Experience the joy and health benefits of drumming! Our online class is a simple, effective way to improve focus, memory, and physical coordination. Enjoy a relaxing, friendly environment where you can connect with others and learn easy rhythms using everyday household items as your instruments. We will even explore using the power of our own voices to complement our rhythms. 

You’ll fee the positive effects of music on your mind and body. All levels are welcome, no prior experience is needed - just a willingness to have fun!

We know not everyone has a drum, so here are some alternatives you could use instead:

“Drum” - you could use a table, the floor, a box, inflatable ball, books, or a hand drum/upright drum

“Bell” - you could use a can, tin, or glass bottle and tap them with a "stick"

“Sticks” - you could use 2 chopsticks, pencils, pens, or spoons to tap along together or on your "drum" or "bell" 

“Rattles” - use a small container, bottle, or box filled with rice, beans, beads, or other small items and put a lid on top to shake to the beat

     Or 

You! Use your body as the instrument such as tapping your legs, clapping, or tapping your feet or heels

This class will be hosted through a platform called JackTrip Labs, instead of Zoom. More instructions will be provided in the booking confirmation email.

Dates: Tuesdays
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online on JackTrip Labs (a link will be provided; please see below for instructions on how to navigate the platform)
Instructors: Rishima Bahadoorsingh