Studies find that participating in drumming activities leads to significant social and emotional improvements for the students involved. Research has provided support for the positive effect of drumming experiences on social behaviors, grief, self expression, self esteem, group behavioral issues, bimanual coordination, and learning for children and adults both with and without disabilities. For children with special needs, drumming can be a powerful tool to help them address needs in the areas of motor strength and control, speech and communication, social skills, emotional expression, and cognition. For those who seek to take advantage of the satisfying and therapeutic aspects of group drumming, we invite you to take your first steps to honing a musical skill of absolute enjoyment.