Hills Community Drumming Circle

10/04/2026

New (to us) parts to an old favourite ...

Moribayasa is a rhythm from the Malinke people in northeast Guinea. It is traditionally played only when a woman is having a great illness or problem such as...

26/03/2026

April drumming in the Perth Eastern Hills, this coming Wednesday from 7:30pm (cyclone Narelle permitting).

9 Allpike Rd, Darlington.
BYO drum, or use one of mine.
Best of all, it's free.

05/02/2026

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Feel like your brain has 50 browser tabs open right now? 🤯

That relentless mental noise is exhausting. It keeps your brain stuck in a high-alert state.

But there is a natural reset button.

Rhythm.

When you engage with a repetitive drum beat, you aren't just making music; you are tuning your brain.

The rhythm acts as a guide, shifting your brainwaves from chaotic stress into focused calm. It’s one of the fastest ways to get "out of your head" and into the present moment.

👉 Share this science with a stressed-out friend or tag your favorite drum buddy below! Let's spread the calm.

Source: Will & Berg (2007). Neuroscience Letters.

08/11/2025

I forgot that I had saved this YouTube video some time ago.

A good watch.

Lots of great information on drumming as meditation, and the neuroscience of drumming, rhythm and music

Title: "The Drummer's Manifesto: Empowering Your Musical Brain for Optimal Health"Filmed at the California Southern University School of Behavioral Sciences....

06/10/2025

Some variations on an old group favourite.

The break is shorter, I like our longer version.

Many of the solos feel familiar...

Moribayasa is a rhythm from the Malinke people in northeast Guinea. It is traditionally played only when a woman is having a great illness or problem such as...

09/09/2025

13/08/2025

Pine-apple Pi-zza ...

18/07/2025

Next Friday, 8:30am Perth time.
Free!

Join this FREE video event with Larisa Gosla and learn how to use the frame drum and your voice as powerful tools for meditation, emotional release, and spiritual connection — awakening your creativity, calming your mind, and building confidence to express your true self.

17/07/2025

There will be no Hills Drumming on Wednesday August 6th.

Come along the the Darlington Community Garden on Sunday the 10th, around 5:30pm, for a community Drumcircle around the fire pit.

17/06/2025

Where has the month/fortnight/week gone?

Sorry about the short notice, but for anyone interested in a bit more drumming, tomorrow evening (third Wednesday of the month) from 7:30pm at my house, I'll be waiting ...

08/06/2025

Drumcircle at the Darlington Community Garden, tonight...

I bought extra drums and percussion. A good thing too as we had 14 players. Great to have some percussion in the mix too.