Off Beat - Beating Anxiety through Drumming

Off Beat is an 8-week introductory drumming workshop designed to help balance, manage anxiety, gain energy and confidence, and feel grounded through group drumming lessons. Each hour-long session will be co-led by both a professional drummer and a trained counsellor.

You will learn everything from how to hold sticks to basic drum patterns, as well the psychology behind the creative process: helping you translate each new skill you learn into a tool to help navigate those turbulent days.

You will leave each session with the confidence and the skills to take you further along in your musical education whilst also gaining a deeper understanding of how to manage anxiety. Sign-posting services will be available to help direct you to any further support you need regarding your mental health.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Hayley Cramer is a rock drummer and songwriter who is indeed a heavy hitter without sacrificing timing and groove. For the last 4 years, Hayley has held down the drum spot in hughly acclaimed rock band Pop Evil, touring the world and recording with the band on their self titled 2018 release. In 2019, Hayley was awarded #5 modern rock drummer of the year by the Modern Drummer magazine's readers poll.

Session drummer Siân Monaghan is passionate and commited to all her musical endeavours and has been named one of London's most skilled and inspiring drum tutors. Having recently won Americana Association UK’s ‘Instrumentalist of the Year Award 2020’, Siân is well known for working across styles with a range of artists including Jessie Buckley, Stick in the Wheel, She Drew the Gun, China Crisis and The Wandering Hearts. Her independent work has also seen her collaborate with electronica artists and producers all over the world.