We are in the midst of a revolution in movement science—a renaissance in understanding the connection between emotion and muscle memory. This is why professional drummer and innovator, Adam Gust, created the Somatic Drummer method. The word somatic means “of the body,” with a focus on tuning the nervous system to optimize presence, coordination, and flow.

Rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience, Somatic Experiencing, and embodied performance psychology, Adam is pioneering a new model to enlighten traditional drumming pedagogy. In this masterclass, Adam will guide participants through how emotional states shape motor learning (practice) and efficient recall (performance).