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Meet the Founder

Janice Essam

Janice Essam is a drummer, facilitator, and storyteller with a passion for rhythm as a source of connection, healing, and joy. She is the founder of JanJan Drumming, offering uplifting, inclusive drumming experiences for all ages and backgrounds.


With over 20 years of experience,  Janice brings deep musical knowledge and a heart-led approach to her work. Her sessions blend rhythm with purpose, offering space for release, self-expression, and community.


Diagnosed with ADHD just weeks before her 60th birthday, Janice brings the power of lived experience to everything she does. Drumming has been a lifeline in her own journey, helping her manage stress, stay grounded, and thrive. Today, she shares that same tool with others—especially those navigating neurodiversity, trauma, or big life transitions.

Her work spans a wide range of settings:

  • Wellbeing workshops for stress relief, anger management, and emotional regulation
  • Storytelling drumming in nurseries and primary schools
  • Workshops in secondary schools, colleges, and community groupssupporting neurodiverse individuals, people with dementia, and those with additional needs
  • Drum circles for connection and creativity
  • Team-building sessions for the corporate world
  • Children’s birthday partiesfull of fun, rhythm, and energy
  • Live drumming at ecstatic dance events, collaborating with DJs to create immersive musical journeys
  • Future outreach with women’s refuges and prison settings, where rhythm can be a tool for healing and empowerment


Whether she’s drumming with toddlers, teens, professionals, or elders, Janice creates a safe, spirited space where everyone is welcome. Her sessions are infused with warmth, energy, and the simple, powerful belief that everyone has a beat, and every beat matters.

Life Long Learning....

Always learning, always playing...

As a djembe player, I believe that the journey of exploring rhythm and technique never truly ends. Staying open to new ideas, traditions, and methods enriches my playing and teaching. I also believe that lifelong learning is essential in whatever you do in life. This commitment to growth ensures I continually evolve as a musician and share the deepest, most authentic drumming experience with my participants. 

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I believe that the journey of exploring rhythms and techniques never truly ends.

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