Proven cognitive stimulation, social connection, and joy for assisted living and senior care facilities across the Bay Area

Therapeutic Drum Circles That Transform Senior Communities

Over 40 years of experience bringing therapeutic drumming music to seniors, including those with dementia and language barriers.

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Why Senior Facilities Choose
Our Drum Circle Programs

  • Cognitive Stimulation - Enhances memory and mental engagement
  • Brain plasticity - Brings aliveness, invigorates and energizes
  • Physical Activity - Gentle (bilateral) exercise adapted for all mobility levels
  • Social Connection - Builds community across language and cognitive barriers
  • Emotional Expression - Reduces stress and tension, anxiety, and depression
  • Inclusive Participation - Works for residents with dementia, physical limitations
  • Staff Engagement - Include your team in the therapeutic benefits

Specialized Expertise in Senior Care

Daniel Hirtz has successfully facilitated drum circles for several decades in Europe and AZ. He has been serving the Bay Area for more than 3 years, including the most challenging senior populations:

  • Residents with dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Non-English speaking communities
  • Mixed mobility and cognitive levels
  • Currently providing monthly programming for ON LOK and other facilities
Daniel Hirtz featured in ON LOK News Spring 2023
Drum circles and communal music with Daniel Hirtz
Drum circles and communal music with Daniel Hirtz  CC 
Drum circles and communal music with Daniel Hirtz

Connection, Relaxation, and Joy

It is truly a pleasure to have someone as passionate and dedicated as Daniel host our drum circles. He creates more than just music- he fosters genuine connection, relaxation, and joy among our senior participants. I've seen firsthand how Daniel has a unique ability to bring out the personalities of participants who might usually be reserved or quiet. Many who tend to be more reserved during regular activities set that aside during his sessions, fully engaging and expressing themselves through the power of drumming.  The therapeutic benefits are clear- participants experience improved mood, reduced stress, and a renewed sense of purpose. His passion shines through in the thoughtful way he guides each session, making every person feel included and valued. He easily bonds with both participants and staff, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that brings smiles and satisfaction throughout our facility. Working with him is always a joy, and his impact goes far beyond drumming. It is truly a meaningful, memorable, and transformative experience that enriches our community in so many ways.
Iris L.
Activity Manager, On Lok

Confidence, Teamwork, and Creativity

Drumming with Daniel is one of our participants monthly highlights. We've seen how this engaging program promotes confidence, teamwork, and creativity, all while being a great workout! Daniel incorporates breathing and meditative practices into his drum circles as well, which provides our participants and staff with moments of calmness and serenity in our often-chaotic world. We look forward to many more drum circles with him; its been a transformative experience for our seniors."
Jeffrey Basile
Activity Therapist, Openhouse+OnLok Community Day Service Program

Schedule Your Free Trial Session:

The trial sessions are exactly like the full sessions but run just for 45 minutes instead of a full hour. 

I include a touch of performance art and sound therapy in my interactive sessions, incorporating modeling magnetic grooves, didgeridoo, singing bowls, temple bells, shakers, gongs, and more to keep participants inspired and fully engaged.

We bring professional percussion instruments for all participants, 45 minutes of a guided fun and therapeutic musical journey that culminates in everybody drumming together.

We use adapted techniques for various cognitive and physical abilities. We always create the opportunity for staff to participate and observe benefits, consultation about ongoing monthly programming, and no cost and no obligation.

Here is some of the gear I will bring to the trial:

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Ready to bring therapeutic drumming to your residents?

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Or contact us directly:
Text: (480) 269-7861
Email: office@danielhirtz.com

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