Youth Organization Partners
Wellness Facility Partners
Community Partners
The Rhythm Collective is a community-driven drumming program that brings people of all ages and abilities together across Northeast Ohio to foster connection, self-expression, and healing. Its inclusive approach makes rhythm accessible to everyone—regardless of background or experience—through ongoing drum circles, workshops, and events designed to support emotional well-being, reduce social isolation, and celebrate cultural diversity.
Programs take place in a variety of settings, including community centers, schools, disability agencies, and mental health recovery spaces. By blending traditional rhythms with modern facilitation techniques, The Rhythm Collective creates joyful, therapeutic environments that nurture personal growth and build social connection.
Serving communities in Cuyahoga, Summit, and Portage counties, with continued expansion into surrounding areas, the program prioritizes at-risk youth, adults navigating behavioral, mental health, and rehabilitation needs, and individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, including those with mobility, sensory, or communication challenges. Through its engaging and adaptable curriculum, The Rhythm Collective is helping to close the gap in access to creative, therapeutic experiences for individuals of all abilities.
Rhythm Collective Branches
Rhythm Leaders
A youth and young-adult leadership program for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college-level learners. This interactive rhythm experience builds confidence, fosters community engagement through creativity, cultivates social emotional learning, and builds leadership and mentoring skills.
Rhythm without limits
A disability-centered adaptive rhythm program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This interactive rhythm experience fosters inclusive participation, supports self-expression and emotional well-being, cultivates social connection and self-confidence, and promotes life enrichment through accessible music-making.
Rhythm & Restore
A rehabilitation and wellness rhythm program supporting older adults and individuals in recovery, rehabilitation, and wellness settings. This interactive rhythm experience fosters connection and belonging, supports emotional well-being, cultivates mindfulness and nervous system regulation, and promotes restoration through rhythm and movement.
Meet Our Program Partners
After School Programs
Trust Drum Circles partners with youth-focused organizations to deliver robust and meaningful drumming curriculum that fosters emotional expression, builds confidence, encourages teamwork, and supports mental and behavioral health.
- Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
- And More!
Wellness Facility Programs
Trust Drum Circles collaborates with support agencies and organizations that serve adults with diverse needs in both residential and day program settings. Its interactive drumming experiences are thoughtfully designed to enhance cognitive function, support emotional regulation, and foster meaningful social connections. Trust Drum Circles currently works directly with three organizations that serve adults with disabilities, providing consistent, inclusive programming that supports therapeutic and social goals.
- Stewart’s Caring Place
- HELP Foundation
- And More!
Community Partners
Trust Drum Circles partners with a wide range of community organizations to bring energizing one-day drum circle events to their spaces. These interactive experiences spark joy, build connection, and create a sense of belonging for participants of all ages and abilities. Whether held in schools, community centers, or outdoor public events, our drum circles leave a lasting positive impact on those we serve.
- Healthy Communities Research Institute at Kent State University
- Autism Society
- And More!
Our Goals
Fostering Inclusivity and Personal Growth
Encouraging Creativity and Self-Expression
Supporting Emotional and Social Wellness
Maddie mossman quote They create spaces where individuals can express themselves, reduce stress, and build community. If you're looking for a fun and unique way to unwind, boost your mood, and connect with others, check out Trust Drum Circles!”