Drumming keeps your brain fit –
at any age.
This is demonstrated in the recent ORF segment "Drums for Every Age" on the "Consciously Healthy" program. And that's exactly what we at DRUMSTAR have been teaching for over 10 years.
DRUMS WHATEVER THE (DRUM) CAN DO
Drum lessons for young and old
ORF 2 · Consciously Healthy · June 13, 2026
The program will be available for a limited time in the ORF TVthek after broadcast.
What science says
Playing the drums has been proven to be healthy.
Trommeln ist weit mehr als ein Hobby. Es ist ein vollständiges Training für Körper und Kopf – und der ORF hat es jetzt auch ins Fernsehen gebracht. Unser neuronales Netzwerk kommt in jeder Lebensphase in den Groove.
DRUMS WHATEVER THE (DRUM) CAN DO
Drum lessons for young and old
Drumming is more than just music.
It connects mind, body and emotions.
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Better connected
Drumming strengthens the neural connections in the brain and increases efficiency.
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400–600 kcal/h
Heart rate similar to endurance sports – fitness included.
😌 Switch off
Rhythm takes you out of your head.
You count, you play, you feel — and suddenly you are completely in the moment.
"Drumming has been proven to keep our brains fit and also increases our enjoyment of life. Age plays absolutely no role here. Our neural network really gets into the groove at every stage of life."
ORF 2 · Consciously Healthy · June 13, 2026
Your next step
Feel your own rhythm.
No prior knowledge is required.
No drums.
No perfect coordination.
Just your hands — and a few minutes of your time.
Choose your entry point now:
Level 1 Program
6 months ・with feedback
DRUMSTAR Mastery combines a clearly structured online course with personal 1:1 lessons.
For adults who don't want to learn drums just any old way, but in a clear, structured way with a real plan. You learn at your own pace online and receive the clarity in personal lessons that is often lacking on your own.
School founder
School founder
Matthias
Has been playing drums for over 30 years, more than 300 concerts (tours in the USA, Europe and Asia), studio musician, textbook author, qualified drum teacher (completed studies), has been giving drum lessons for 20 years and has been running the DRUMSTAR drum school for 10 years.
