A Story of Passion
Trust Drum Circles was born from a deep love of rhythm and a belief in music’s power to unite and heal. Since 2022, we have empowered communities by using rhythm to support health, build connection, and celebrate cultural traditions.
As a mobile, inclusive arts and wellness organization, we offer adaptive drum circles and music-based programs that foster growth, joy, and belonging. From financial literacy and disability-inclusive wellness to instrument access and youth empowerment, our programs use rhythm to inspire people of all ages and abilities.
Trust Drum Circles is more than just a program—it’s a movement dedicated to redefining how music and rhythm can enhance lives and transform communities.
What We Do
Answering the Need
Trust Drum Circles is answering the growing need for inclusive, therapeutic programming by providing accessible drumming experiences that support emotional wellness, social connection, and self-expression for individuals of all abilities.
In doing so, we have developed adaptable programs and curriculum that we proudly share with community partners to amplify impact and expand access.
Serving the Community
Trust Drum Circles offers a variety of services aimed at bringing the transformative power of music to your daily lives. From interactive drum circles to private parties, community events, and customized programs, each experience is designed to foster connection, self-expression, and emotional well-being for people of all ages and abilities.
- Interactive Drum Circles
- Drumming Lessons
- Free Drum Circles for Disabled Populations
International Projects
Through impactful international collaborations, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for African drum makers, artists, and young adults in orphanages across Cameroon, Kenya, and Tanzania. Through engaging drum circles, hands-on drum-making workshops, and cultural art promotion, we spark change—one beat at a time.
- 1000 Drum Project
- Trust Drum Circles Network
Answering the Need
Trust Drum Circles is answering the growing need for inclusive, therapeutic programming by providing accessible drumming experiences that support emotional wellness, social connection, and self-expression for individuals of all abilities.
In doing so, we have developed adaptable programs and curriculum that we proudly share with community partners to amplify impact and expand access.
Serving the Community
Trust Drum Circles offers a variety of services aimed at bringing the transformative power of music to your daily lives. From interactive drum circles to private parties, community events, and customized programs, each experience is designed to foster connection, self-expression, and emotional well-being for people of all ages and abilities.
- Interactive Drum Circles
- Drumming Lessons
- Private Parties and Events
International Projects
Through impactful international collaborations, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for African drum makers, artists, and young adults in orphanages across Cameroon, Kenya, and Tanzania. Through engaging drum circles, hands-on drum-making workshops, and cultural art promotion, we spark change—one beat at a time. Our projects are intentionally designed to expand access and opportunity, offering platforms where individuals can express themselves, share their art with the world, and build connections across cultures.
- 1000 Drum Project
- Trust Drum Circles Network
Youth Organizations, School programs & Camps
Rhythm-Based Learning That Builds Connection
Participant-led drum circles support social-emotional learning, collaboration, and self-expression. Students engage through rhythm, movement, and cultural exploration while building confidence, communication skills, and a shared sense of belonging. Learn more
intellectual & developmental disability
Inclusive, Adaptive, and Research-Backed Engagement
Designed for all abilities, Trust Drum Circles creates accessible, choice-driven musical experiences that foster connection, emotional regulation, and joy. Sessions align with peer-reviewed research and documented outcomes across IDD communities. Learn more
Hospitals, Nursing & Rehabilitation Facilities
Connection, Cognition, and Quality of Life
Adaptable drum circles provide meaningful engagement for hospitals and residents of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Sessions support cognitive stimulation, movement, social connection, and music therapy while honoring each participant’s pace and ability. Learn More
Correctional/Juvenile Detention Centers
Building Skills Through Structured Rhythm
Rhythm-based group sessions support self-regulation, attention, and positive peer interaction. Participants engage in a constructive outlet that reinforces structure, accountability, and teamwork in secure environments.
Corporate Functions and Retreats
Strengthening Teams Through Shared Experience
Interactive drum circles encourage collaboration, communication, and stress relief in real time. Drum circles reveal how individual strengths contribute to collective success, building cohesion, trust, and effective teamwork that translates beyond the session.
Festivals & Community Events
Collective Rhythm, Shared Energy
From small gatherings to large public events, drum circles invite participation rather than observation. The result is an energizing, inclusive experience that brings communities together through music, movement, and shared rhythm.
Community Impact Through Rhythm
Participants
Drums Donated
Counties Served
Program Partners
The Science Behind Rhythm
- Ascenso, Sara et al. “Promoting well-being through group drumming with mental health service users and their carers.” International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being vol. 13,1 (2018)
- Perkins, Rosie et al. “Making music for mental health: how group drumming mediates recovery.” Psychology of well-being vol. 6,1 (2016)
Meet the Supporters Who Make Our Work Possible
Rhythmic Highlights
Meet Our Founder
Maseh Nchang is an accomplished international drummer and therapeutic drumming professional, recognized for founding Trust Drum Circles. Originally from the U.S. and influenced by African musical culture during his upbringing in Cameroon, he returned to Ohio in 2017 to earn both a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Ohio Dominican University, focusing on Finance, Accounting, and Fine Arts.
Maseh is dedicated to the therapeutic use of music, having completed training in music therapy and Integrated Community Drum Circle Facilitation in the U.S. and Canada. His mission revolves around utilizing rhythm as a universal language of healing, focusing on the mental health benefits of therapeutic drumming and its economic development. Maseh is also a board member of the Northeast Ohio Healing Arts Alliance.
