RETHINKING RHYTHM

UK Ambassador NeuroBeat

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.

Mental Health Drumming 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. 

Autism & Women's Health Advisor

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.