Workshops
Immersive and creative cultural experiences. Hands on technique playing multiple percussion instruments, Authentic World rhythms, fills and thrills, musical expression & improvisation, dynamic and vibrant! Building community ONE BEAT at a TIME.
Workshops can be experienced as:
– One-Off workshops for One Hour or more.
– A Full Day of workshops in a school or festival event
– A multi-day residency in a school – finishing with a performance by the students for parents & caregivers.
– Or as part of an Event Day; that starts with an interactive SHOW for the whole school, followed by multiple Drumming workshops.
Additional Percussion:
Body Percussion – learning to use the oldest Drum Kit in the world! Your Body! Stomping, Clapping, Tapping, Jumping – For many cultures, Body Percussion is an important part of their heritage – We incorporate various Body Percussion techniques in our workshops.
Boomwhackers – Crazy tuned tubes! Fun, colourful and melodic – these tubes are played by hitting and jumping in time together. And they always bring a smile to everyone.
– One-Off workshops for One Hour or more.
– A Full Day of workshops in a school or festival event
– A multi-day residency in a school – finishing with a performance by the students for parents & caregivers.
– Or as part of an Event Day; that starts with an interactive SHOW for the whole school, followed by multiple Drumming workshops.
Additional Percussion:
Body Percussion – learning to use the oldest Drum Kit in the world! Your Body! Stomping, Clapping, Tapping, Jumping – For many cultures, Body Percussion is an important part of their heritage – We incorporate various Body Percussion techniques in our workshops.
Boomwhackers – Crazy tuned tubes! Fun, colourful and melodic – these tubes are played by hitting and jumping in time together. And they always bring a smile to everyone.
Cajon
Fully interactive hands-on AFRO-PERUVIAN Cajon drumming workshops. The energy & passion of Fiesta captured within the fiery rhythms of Flamenco. The “Cajon” is a versatile percussion instrument, originating in Peru, often referred to as ‘A drum kit in a box’. Already an important instrument in Spanish Flamenco music. This instrument is becoming more widely used in many musical settings from Pop, Folk and Country music. The Cajon is still widely undiscovered and these pioneering workshops are the perfect introduction to this accessible, inspirational & Fun Afro-Peruvian drum.
African
Fully interactive hands-on AFRICAN drumming workshops. African community & spirit captured within the vibrant excitement of playing multiple rhythmic patterns on authentic west African drums & percussion. The Djembe drum has been an important part of West African life for centuries. An ancient instrument used to celebrate, communicate and inspire in all the aspects of African life. Played in times of peace and war, planting and harvesting, birth and death. Through these workshops you will experience the drums and percussion that are the heartbeat and soul of many African communities.
Samba
Fully interactive hands-on BRAZILIAN SAMBA drumming workshops. The colorful, carnival atmosphere of Brazil captured within the pulsating rhythms of Samba! With a rich and diverse history that has it’s roots in West Africa. Once outlawed. Through the resilience and resistance of the people – Samba is now the official music of Brazil. This powerful-sounding music, with it’s many forms of drums and percussion is the heartbeat of Rio’s Carnival, and has become extremely popular and influential all over the world. Experience Samba!
Workshop For
Schools
Community groups
After School Programs
Festivals
Events
Corporations – Teambuilding
Teachers Teambuilding
Benefits
Educational
Teambuilding
Develops social skills
Enhances self-esteem
Increases creativity
Raises energy
Decreases stress & relaxes
Improves motor skills
Cross-cultural experience