Sound Healing with the Drum

Certified by the College of Sound Healing. CMA (Complimentary Medical Association) and TSA (Therapeutic Sound Association) approved.

Working with Drum is an incredible journey which opens a world of rhythm, heart, healing and connection. This training course aims to give you the confidence to use your drum, rattle and other medicine tools for self-healing, healing the Earth and others and to develop yourself with the wisdom of the Medicine Wheel.

The Sound Healing with the Drum Practitioner Diploma Course takes place over a year in five weekend modules. Completion of this training will give participants the information, knowledge and tools required to become a specialist Drumming Practitioner. The course is certified by the College of Sound Healing and is evaluated and approved by the CMA (Complimentary Medical Association) and the TSA (Therapeutic Sound Association).

In many cultures the shamanic drum continues to be used to help heal individuals and hold the social fabric of communities together. This course reawakens you to this healing potential for the benefit of all. You are encouraged to develop through dedicated practice and autonomous study, a deep and personal understanding of yourself as an effective practitioner. Seeing your place in the world and offering your service.

The course is based on the frame drum and rattle. You may use a drum and rattle you currently work with (subject to approval of suitability) or as many do you may wish to make your own Drum and Rattle. Please let me know if you would like to do this as a date can be arranged prior to your training.

Provisional Dates 2026

Location: Pershore, Worcestershire. This is a non residential course and you will be sent information about the local area and places to stay.

May: Drum & Rattle making (optional)

13-14 June 2026

4-5 July 2026

12-13 September 226

7-8th November 2026

9-10th January 2027

Cost

The cost is £1100.00. A deposit of £250 is taken on booking to secure your place with full payment due prior to the course starting. Payment plans are also available on request. Drum & Rattle making is an additional £300.

Diploma Requirements: Homework will be given after each module to support and extend your knowledge and experience and you will also need to complete your case studies. There is also a practical assessment in Module 5 where you will be required to give a group sound healing with the drum session. All assignments and case studies need to be completed for the final certification.

In addition to the core curriculum, students will need to complete two one day Sound Healing Workshops or one two day Sound Healing Workshop to receive their Practitioner Training Diploma. Forthcoming Workshops are listed on the College website Workshop Dates page and in the Workshops Diary.

College Membership
At part two of the Practitioner Training Course you will need to become a Student Member of the College of Sound Healing. Student Membership is £40.00 and has a duration of two years. On completion of your Training, you can become a Member of the College of Sound Healing (MCSH) and the Therapeutic Sound Association (TSA). The cost of College Membership is £50.00 per annum if paid before April 1st, or £70.00 if paid after April 1st.

Anatomy And Physiology
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and hold a current first aid certificate. The First Aid Plus Online Course covers you for 3 years and costs only £35.

CPD
After qualification, College members are expected to do a minimum of 16 hours a year Continuing Professional Development. Please check the College website for available courses and options.