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Stay Healthy with the Beat

Stay Healthy with the Beat: traditional African drumming with wellbeing tips

Rhythmic Sound for Health & Wellbeing

Traditional African drumming and practical wellbeing guidance for care homes, schools and community settings, led by Dr. John Nutekpor.

Sessions combine rhythm, movement and basic health tips so groups can take part together, seated or standing, with no musical experience required.

  • Delivered on-site with all instruments provided
  • Adaptable for mobility, sensory and cognitive needs
  • Culturally-safe, respectful facilitation
  • No experience required

What sessions support

What sessions are designed to support in care, education and community settings.

  • Physical wellbeing

    Drumming and movement that can support energy, posture and coordination.

  • Mental wellbeing

    Sessions paced to support focus and a steadier mood.

  • Emotional wellbeing

    Room to take part, express, and build confidence in a group.

  • Social wellbeing

    Playing together so people can connect without needing a shared language.

Watch the programme

A short look at rhythmic sound for health and wellbeing with Dr. John Nutekpor.

How delivery works

  • Who it serves

    Care home residents, school and university groups, community participants, rehabilitation and disability settings, and Higher Education Authority (HEA) institutions.

  • Evidence-informed practice

    Rooted in evidence linking rhythmic engagement with mood, cognition and social wellbeing, delivered with clinical coordination.

  • Session structure

    45-60 minute sessions, weekly cadence, delivered in circle or seated format to suit the room.

Programme options

Most partners start with a taster, then the 8-week standard. Asking about a length opens contact with that interest selected.

Standard

8-Week

Our standard programme: deep enough to see meaningful change, practical for most care and community schedules.

Ask about 8-Week

Introductory

4-Week

A short structured engagement to introduce rhythmic wellbeing to your setting.

Ask about 4-Week

Advanced

12-Week

A full therapeutic engagement including baseline and outcome reporting.

Ask about 12-Week
Book a Taster Session

Questions

Practical answers for planning a session in your setting.

Book a taster for your care home or community

A short on-site session for care homes, schools, universities and community groups across Ireland.

A free 45-minute on-site session with all instruments provided. No prior experience is needed.