Drum Circles

 
Community Drum Circle at Green Heiress Holistic Health

Community Drum Circle at Green Heiress Holistic Health

 

Drum Circles with Music for Life of Pittsburgh
We offer facilitated community drum circles at Green Heiress Holistic Health, Rooted in Sound and 10.27 Healing Partnership as well as throughout the Pittsburgh community!

The Power of Rhythm
Humans are naturally rhythmic beings. From the steady beat of our heart to the cycles of the seasons, rhythm is woven into every part of life. Across cultures and throughout history, the drum has been used in healing, ritual, celebration, communication, and transformation. Today, drum circles continue this tradition while finding new life in hospitals, schools, corporations, memorial services, community centers, and anywhere people gather.

Why Drum in a Circle?
Group drumming brings people together in a safe, welcoming space to share rhythm and connection. Benefits include:

  • Self-expression and stress reduction

  • Community building and family bonding

  • Improved mood and reduced burnout

  • Enhanced immune response

  • Exercise for body, mind, and spirit

  • Joy, creativity, and FUN!

Types of Drum Circles

  • Cultural & Educational – Learning traditional rhythms from around the world

  • Meditative & Intentional – Circles for relaxation, trance, or personal growth

  • Community & Freeform – Simply gathering to make music and connect

  • Facilitated Circles – Guided by a trained leader to ensure a rewarding experience (commonly used in therapeutic and professional settings)

Drumming for Health & Healing- Drumming can support the following and more:

  • Emotional release and stress relief

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication

  • Relaxation and rehabilitation

  • Self-esteem and social connection

  • Group focus, energy, and creativity

Specialized approaches, like Conscious Drumming (developed by James Borling and Robert Miller), provide a structured, supportive way to address deeper issues and to witness and honor each participant’s truth in a safe community setting.
With consideration given to both the process of ritual and the need for rhythmic structure and containment, the Conscious Drumming model is a model that may lend support to a variety of situations from memorials to celebrations.

Our Experience
Locally, Robert and Stephanie Miller have facilitated drum circles with:

  • UPMC Health Plan

  • Oncology Nursing Society

  • Allegheny County DHS Office of MR/DD

  • Jewish Association on Aging

  • Duquesne and Slippery Rock Universities

  • Community Life of Tarentum

  • Manor Care

  • 10/27 Healing Partnership

  • Friendship Circle

  • The Awakening Center

  • Several local libraries

…and many more.

Robert and Stephanie are also available to present workshops on the benefits and applications of group drumming for organizations and events.

📧 To learn more or schedule a drum circle tailored to your group, please email:

  • Bob at bob@musicforlifepgh.com

  • Stephanie at stephanie@musicforlifepgh.com

Special thanks to photographer Nicky Dunlap for capturing many of the images below at Awaken! 2019, created by Kim Chestney of Mystic Studios. To contact Nicky, visit bellamusa.wordpress.com/contact.