Drumming For Well-Being Through Rhythm and Research
our mission
share
Share and translate research insights so everyday people can benefit and programmes can continue to improve, adapt, and respond to the people taking part.
design
Design accessible, person-centred drumming curriculum that supports learning, coordination, and confidence across different bodies, minds, and nervous systems.
empower
Empower everyday people to build confidence, self-trust, and improve their well-being through drumming, without pressure, performance, or traditional barriers.
create
Create peer-reviewed research that deepens understanding of how drum kit playing supports well-being in real-world community settings.
our mission
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our why
1 in 5 adults in the uk are living with a mental health problem
Among autistic people, around 70% live with at least one mental health condition. For older adults, 75% experience significant anxiety or low mood. Together, this shows how many people are living with ongoing emotional strain and need support that is accessible, practical, and sustaining alongside clinical care.
NHS Digital (2025); NHS England (2025); Centre for Mental Health (2024)
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I’m a professional drummer, educator, and researcher with over 20 years’ experience performing and teaching at a high level. I’ve worked with artists like the Pet Shop Boys, Zara Larsson, and Becky Hill, alongside a wide range of live, studio, and broadcast work. I grew up on a council estate and experienced abuse as a child, and drums became a place of focus, confidence, and joy when life felt unstable.
I’m AuDHD and have lived with mental health challenges, which directly inform my approach to learning. I’m currently in year two of a PhD exploring how drum kit playing supports well-being. I believe everyone can learn, build confidence, and support healthier, happier lives through drumming, and we need meaningful research to support this.
affy green
I'm an audhd, mixed-black, gay musician & educator
co-founder, programme director
I’m an educator, curriculum designer, and creative director with over 15 years’ experience developing programmes and creative work across education, media, and brand spaces. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Visual Studies, which inform how I distil complex ideas into frameworks that are accessible for people rocking with difference.
I built a career in the US as an award-winning commercial photographer and director, working with global brands including Nike, Adidas, and Google. That experience led to years of consulting for brands and creating internal programmes to support their teams’ resilience, mindset, and personal efficacy.
As a Gay, Mixed-Black, AuDHD-having woman, I’ve made a life and career navigating rigid systems and supporting others with the internalised shame that can comes with not fitting in. I believe each of us has unique gifts to share, and we can flourish in environments that empower and support our authenticity.
gia goodrich
co-founder, creative director
I'm an audhd, mixed-black, gay creative director & consultant
the communities we prioritise
Among autistic people, around 70% live with at least one mental health condition. For older adults, 75% experience significant anxiety or low mood. Together, this shows how many people are living with ongoing emotional strain and need support that is accessible, practical, and sustaining alongside clinical care.
Neurodivergent Youth & Adults
Among autistic people, around 70% live with at least one mental health condition. For older adults, 75% experience significant anxiety or low mood. Together, this shows how many people are living with ongoing emotional strain and need support that is accessible, practical, and sustaining alongside clinical care.
Older Adults facing Challenges
People with Marganalised identities
Among autistic people, around 70% live with at least one mental health condition. For older adults, 75% experience significant anxiety or low mood. Together, this shows how many people are living with ongoing emotional strain and need support that is accessible, practical, and sustaining alongside clinical care.
People with mental health conditions
Among autistic people, around 70% live with at least one mental health condition. For older adults, 75% experience significant anxiety or low mood. Together, this shows how many people are living with ongoing emotional strain and need support that is accessible, practical, and sustaining alongside clinical care.
