24/06/2025
PLAYING YOUR DRUM
Lately, I’ve been noticing more messages suggesting that there’s a ‘right’ way to play your drum, or even that you need to be certified before you can truly connect with it. Some go so far as to say you shouldn’t birth a drum unless you already know how to play it ‘properly’. This saddens me as it reflects a rigid, limiting mindset, one that creates unnecessary barriers to something that should be accessible to everyone.
There is so much joy and magic in simply picking up a drum and letting it speak through you, no matter your level of experience. You don’t need to be an expert to feel its power. Worrying about whether you’re doing it ‘right’ only pulls you out of the heart and into the head, and that’s not where the drum lives.
Of course, it’s important to hold deep respect for your drum and for the ancestors and cultures who have carried these traditions for generations. Play your drum with reverence and an open heart and let the drum itself become your teacher. You may find that the very act of reaching for your drum already carries an intention, even before you begin.
If you feel called, you might join a local drumming circle to connect with others and grow in confidence, or even take a course to explore different playing styles and ways to deepen your relationship with your drum, but know this: none of that is required to begin.
Let your soul lead the way and, above all, enjoy your drum ❤️❤️❤️
