Drumming for Wellness
My Story
Hi, I'm Eddie O’Neill.
For over 25 years, I’ve been sharing the magic of rhythm with people from all walks of life — in schools, wellness centres, corporate teams, retreats, festivals, and community settings across Ireland.
I started as a professional musician, but what really moved me wasn’t just playing music — it was seeing how rhythm could bring people together, spark joy, shift energy, and support real healing and growth.
That’s why I trained as a group empowerment coach and fused my skills into a unique offering — using drumming and rhythm as tools for personal and collective wellness.
My Journey
As a professional musician turned wellness facilitator and empowerment coach, my life has been guided by rhythm. I’ve travelled far and wide, studying how rhythm and drumming can be used for healing and personal development. Over the years, I’ve combined my love of music with my passion for helping people grow — creating powerful group experiences that are uplifting, inclusive, and deeply human.
Whether I'm working with community groups, schools, holistic centres, or hosting public events and retreats, the heartbeat of what I do is simple: bringing people together through rhythm and helping them feel good — in themselves, and in each other’s company.
Why Drumming?
Hand drumming has been used for centuries as a way to connect people, calm the nervous system, and bring harmony to mind, body, and spirit. In today’s fast-paced world, we often lose touch with the natural rhythms that keep us grounded. Drumming helps us return to that pulse — our own internal rhythm and the universal one we all share.
Scientific studies and ancient traditions alike show the many benefits of drumming. It:
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Reduces stress and anxiety
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Boosts mood and energy
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Strengthens the immune system
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Encourages self-expression and creativity
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Supports emotional healing
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Builds connection, community, and belonging
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But beyond the research — I’ve seen it. I’ve witnessed the shifts. And after more than two decades facilitating group drumming workshops across Ireland, I can honestly say that rhythm has the power to transform lives.