WHO WE ARE
NeuroBeat is a free platform that helps people use rhythm and drumming as a practical tool to improve brain health and overall wellbeing.
Think of us as a drum shop for the mind, helping you find your rhythm, tune your focus, and get your brain working at its best.
WHAT WE DO
We help people take an active role in their brain health, using rhythm, drumming and simple everyday practices.
We give you the tools to tune your focus, coordination and wellbeing, with support from a trusted community when you need it.
Everything is built around learning through play and experimentation, bringing together research, guidance and practical resources in one simple space to explore.
HOW WE DO IT
NeuroBeat is built around an experiment loop. Start by checking your brain health, choosing a goal, then following three steps:
Explore how rhythm can support you
Play through simple, practical activities
Reflect on what changed
Repeat the loop to find what works for you.
WHY WE DO IT
This is where it all began. Our founder.
Five years old. Christmas morning.
First drum kit. Pure joy.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to discover that same joy, and the health benefits that come with it.
We want to make rhythm accessible.
And make brain health simple, for everyone.
OUR TEAM
Rick Jupp
Steve Shotton
Steve Shotton
UK Ambassador
Former co-founder, co-songwriter and drummer for Elbow, Rick is researching co-ordination Neuroplasticity and how playing the drum kit can be beneficial in everyday life. In addition he runs drum workshops, masterclasses, pre-production feedback sessions as well as mentoring musicians, bands and artists at all levels.
Steve Shotton
Steve Shotton
Steve Shotton
Mental Health Facilitator
Steve is the founder of Rhythm Reaction who deliver therapeutic drumming sessions for people living with neurological conditions, physical impairment, or recovering from illnesses. Their goal is to help people realise their potential, improve self-esteem, confidence and communication skills.
Tanya Jones
Steve Shotton
Tanya Jones
Autism & Women's Health
Tanya is a director for The Rockworks Academy where they deliver therapeutic, educational and expressive music provision to vulnerable, hard-to-reach and disengaged individuals. She also tutored for the Clem Burke drum study in 2019, teaching a teenage student with Autism.
Stuart Lord
Steve Shotton
Tanya Jones
Founder
Stuart is a musician, designer and health advocate. After witnessing the power of rhythm in his own life and in the lives of others, he created NeuroBeat to explore how drumming and rhythm could be used as a tool for health and empowerment. He collaborates with researchers, practitioners and professional drummers to share this vision with the world.
THE CLEM BURKE DRUMMING PROJECT
Prof Marcus Smith
Prof Marcus Smith
Prof Marcus Smith
University of Chichester
Marcus founded the Clem Burke Drumming Project in 2008 along with Clem Burke (drummer, Blondie) and Steve Draper (Hartpury University) to explore the physical, mental and health benefits of drumming.
Prof Steve Draper
Prof Marcus Smith
Prof Marcus Smith
Hartpury University
Steve is an expert in the assessment of endurance exercise and developed the methods to assess oxygen uptake and energy cost in drumming. He is co-founder of the Clem Burke Drumming Project.
Dr Ruth Lowry
Prof Marcus Smith
Dr Ruth Lowry
Ulster University
Ruth's research interests focus on how physical activity can be used and measured to promote the health and wellbeing of a number of specialist populations. In July 2023, Ruth presented her research on the health benefits of Drumming at the Royal Society, Summer Exhibition in London.