Workshops
Our Drum and percussion workshops are designed to give people more insight into the cultural back ground of the instruments and there use in Traditional music. Our aim is to teach rhythms and drumming skills in a similar way to learning it from a traditional drum teacher.
We hope to promote the awareness of other cultures and promote awareness of Africa, its people, culture and its music.
During a workshop people can learn about the different techniques used to produce different sounds and rhythms with there instruments.
Again all of this is done through a relaxed and fun hands way, involving the entire group.
We use allot of different methods of ear training and rhythm games to boost co-ordination and increase unity in the group.
Our workshops are very suitable for groups who would like to take on a programme of workshops or have a session which lasts for several hours.
We provide groups with ( artist in residence programmes ) which give each group a number of workshops (1 class per week ) over a term or 6 weeks, this allows its participants to really develop there skills on a number of different instruments and enjoy a fun and educational weekly activity.
Some schools find workshops a great way for students and teachers to learn how to play a variety of rhythms and arrangements on several instruments together and create music.
Students and teachers have an opportunity to learn about Africa, its geography culture and music.
Teachers have the chance to learn some valuable techniques, tips and tricks for teaching percussion and using percussion and drums in there classes.
Some special needs groups and care facilities use percussion workshops as a weekly music therapy session, enjoying playing music together while also learning some traditional arrangements and song.
Groups can also prepare a performance piece for an upcoming show or event - awards nights - cultural shows - community festivals ect. After completing a number of workshops.
Workshops are also very suitable for people who have an interest in learning more about playing particular instruments and developing good technique and knowledge of traditional rhythms and songs from Africa.
During a workshop a group can have the opportunity to view some DVD footage, slide shows and maps to gain an insight into how traditional music is performed and the different regions of the world where theses instruments and music originate.
All of our workshops are tailored to suit the age,group size, time frame and the physical abilities of each group to make sure the event is as enjoyable as possible.
