Fri, May 16
|Rockville Science Center
Hand Drum Workshop: Brain Works!
Unleash your rhythm with a Hand Drum Workshop that will also show you how this fun activity can benefit your brain and reduce stress! Ages 8 - adults.
Time & Location
May 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
About the event
Friday, May 16
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
Are you ready to find your rhythm and embrace the art of hand drumming as a way to reduce stress and strengthen your brain? Before we get into the drumming, a neuroscientist will explain how hand drumming engages both hemispheres of your brain boosting memory, focus and problem-solving, then our talented instructor (also a scientist) will guide you through various rhythms and beats, helping you find your groove. Please bring your drum if you have one and let's make some noise together. We will provide a drum if you don't have one.
Did you know?
Hand drumming offers numerous scientific benefits for the brain, body, and emotional well-being. Research shows it enhances neuroplasticity, coordination, and cognitive function; like boosting memory, focus, and problem-solving skills. It also reduces stress, anxiety, and depression by lowering cortisol levels and promoting a…