Outdoor Classes – Dec 2020 to March 2021
African Beats -Drum Jam – Saltwater Reserve, Point Cook, our first session will be on Saturday 16 Jan, 2021 – 2.00 pm to 3.00pm
BYO Drums or contact us to hire drums
Register Here
New members/students, please register your interest here and we will let you know where to meet us and details of the free outdoor class for the community.
COVID-19: As restrictions start to ease our On-Line lessons will still be available by Zoom
New Members: FREE On-line Session.
If you would like to join us on-line to get a feel of the drum group live and what we do. Please contact us and we will give you the link to join on Zoom.
Email: info@beatfactormuisc.com
Welcome to our new page where you will find more details about our new initiative in helping to develop skills in African, Latin, Middle-Eastern and World drumming.
The classes promote healthy living by having fun through drumming, as well as meeting and interacting with like minded residents in the community.
Please contact Rod for details.
BEAT FACTOR DRUM GROUP -ON-LINE VIA ZOOM
2020 Term 4 Dates: (Oct- Dec)
ON-LINE LESSON AVAILABLE
Monday 19 October to Friday 11th December (8 Weeks)
Our face to face lessons in African Drums will hopefully resume from November 23, outdoors for Group Lessons 60 minute sessions.
ON-LINE LESSON WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE
BOOKINGS: 0411 028 077
info@beatfactormusic.com
Live in Action
Mondays: 7.00 to-8.00 pm Beginners All ages
Tuesdays: 7.30 to 8.45pm- Intermediate
Fridays: 5.30 to 6.30 pm -African Drumming for kids & Youths
Fridays: 7.00 to 8.00 pm – African Drumming for Adults/Seniors
Bookings required for ON-line or Face to Face lessons.
Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: 0411 028 077
Look forward in keeping in touch with our regular students and meeting new ones as well in new ways of learning and playing music together.
Drum & Dance
Combined performance from Beat Factor Drum Group & Astara Belly Dancers
Point Cook Pop Up Park
Caribbean/Samba drum piece
Photos of recent performances at Point Cook Pop UP Park with The Astara Belly Dancers. February 28, 2020
Click the Link below for a Video of our Community Drum Jam
2020 Dates:
Term 3:
Beat Factor Music Studio – Point Cook or On-Line Lessons via Zoom
Starting July 14 to 18 September.
Term 1:
Saltwater Community Centre – Point Cook
Tuesdays 11 February- 24 March– 7.00 -8.30pm
Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Fridays 21 Feb to 27 March- 6.30 -7.30pm
(12-18 Years)
Fridays 7.30 -8.30pm Adult Class
Launch of New Point Cook Classes
As part of our launch of the new classes at Point Cook -we are having a FREE Drum Jam again on March -See Below
Community Drum Jam (FREE) Saturday 14 March Point Cook Pop Up Park- BYO drums- Drum Jam with Beat Factor Drum Group. Sign up or contact us for more details. info@beatfactormusic.com or Mobile: 0411 028 077
Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Registration and bookings required – Mobile: 0411 028 077
Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Fridays -Our Youth class -6.30 to 7.30 pm $10
Fridays -Intermediate/ Advance Class 7.30 to 8.30 pm $15 for first class, then balance of Term payments required if you wish to continue.
Minimum of 4 people required to run the class.
Beat Factor Drum Group
Move to the Beat
African – Samba – Calypso – Afro-Cuban
Tuesdays 7.00 – 8.30 pm Fees Apply
Saltwater Community Centre
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
info@beatfactormusic.com www.beatfactormusic.com
Contact Rod- 0411 028 077
Ensemble Director/Music Educator
Upcoming performances:
Point Cook Pop UP Park:
Beat Factor Drum Group -28 Feb 2020- 8.15 pm to 8.30pm
Community Drum Jam – 29th Feb 2020- 2.00 pm to 3.00pm
Community Drum Jam – 14th March 2020- 2.00 pm to 3.00pm
Tarneit Night Market:
Beat Factor Drum Group – 28 March – 7.15 pm
Come along to the Pop Up Park, and hear and see some great African and latin rhythms along from Beat Factor Drum Group and join in the drum jam with the group on Feb 29 and March 14.
The Beat Factor Drum Group
Workshops & Performances
Our FREE Class – Tuesday 3/9/19 as part of The Wyndham Learning Festival was a great success. Great to see some newcomers trying out on the percussion instruments and our regular members as well. Thanks everyone for attending Please see some photos below.
Saturday April 27, Point Cook Pop Up Park
with AJP -Trio
3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Saturday March 30, Point Cook Pop Up Park
with AJP -Trio
3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Saturday March 10, Point Cook Pop Up Park
Point Cook Pop Up Park
with AJP -Trio
3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Photo Gallery: March 10- PCPOPUP
Saturday February 23, Point Cook Pop Up Park
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Video & Photo Gallery: February 23, PCPOPUP
Getting the Young ones and adults involved to the beat.
Photo Gallery: Sunday January 27th
Werribee Pop Up Park
Station Place, Werribee
Videos of Beat Factor Drum Group with Brazilian Dancers
Sunday December 2
Encore Events Centre, Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing
4.00 pm to 8.00pm
Video link of performances:
Melting Pot V1.0 – Indian fusion with Samba
Friday December 7
Red Arcade Event
4.30 to 6.30 pm
28 Watton St, Werribee
Saturday December 15
Beat Factor Music Concert
Special Invitation only
Celebrating all of our students work during the year in Drum-kit, guitar and bass.
Featuring Drum solo items
Rock Bands
Jazz.Funk Bands
African Drumming – Beat Factor Drum Group
Special guest performers
Presentations & Christmas Raffle Draw
Food & refreshments after the concert for all.
September 15, 2018.
Emerge Cultural Network Gathering for artists and community members from Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds in Wyndham and surrounding areas.
Rod from Beat Factor was invited by the Leadership Network, sponsored by Multicultural Arts Victoria, to speak on his background, music education and his music business, Beat Factor Music. Other discussions were on setting goals and planning strategies in order to build on your Arts business in the Wyndham area.
- Met artists and community leaders from our neighbourhood;
• Rod Pilois from Beat Factor talked about his journey setting up a music business in Wyndham;
• Shared a meal and made new connections;
• Found out about upcoming opportunities.
Participants at the FREE drum class on Tuesday 4 September, 2018 as part of the Wyndham Learning Festival week.
Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook.
Please call us or email to register your interest in the workshop/Classes
0411 028 077
Email: beatfactor@internode.on.net
Weekly Drum Workshop/classes now running at Saltwater Community Centre
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
Term 4 Dates:
Tuesday 9 October to Tuesday 4 December
From 7.00 to 8.30pm
Point Cook Pop Up School Event – Point Cook Town Centre
September 1, 2018.
Rod with Roger and Praveen
Come and join in the fun, relax and re-energize yourself after a hard day at work. African Drums & Latin Percussion.
All instruments supplied.
Below are some photos from our August Drum Classes.
We welcome Tejwant and Anam.
Roger, Tejwant, Rod, Praveen & Anam from our Beat Factor Drum Group Class.
Not to mention our two Loyal students Praveen and Roger who have performed with the Beat Factor Drum Group a number of times now. Performances: Pop Up Park Point Cook, Saltwater Mid-Year Concert
Video: New Rhythm just learnt of African Yakani rhythm from the gang.
Point Cook Pop Up Park Performances – March 17, 2018
(See below for details)
SALTWATER_JANUARY Drum wkshops
Aims:
- Create a fun, challenging and rewarding experience in a safe and non-intimidating environment which inspires learning
- Provide a hands-on intercultural experience through drumming
- Introduce African and other world drumming cultures to our community in Wyndham
- To work collaboratively with organizations and community networks to develop and enhance the Arts through drumming activities.
- Drumming workshops will offered to all ages, from those new to drums to those who have a sense of rhythm and who would like to play.
- Workshops will cover drumming techniques and repertoire from around the world such as, African, Brazilian, Caribbean, Middle-Eastern to name a few.
- Authentic instruments (drums, bells, rattles) will be used in workshops
- No musical experience or ability to read musical notation necessary
- Teaching and learning will be through – ‘Listen’, ‘watch’ and ‘Play’
- Oral learning by sound syllables – ‘drum sounds’
- Drum grid tablature provided for those interested
Outcomes
- Comprehend and articulate the connection between culture and musical practice in West African and other world drumming traditions.
- Develop and enhance individual practical skills in rhythm.
- Develop an appreciation and critical understanding of complex rhythmic interaction in ensemble playing transferrable to a range of musical contexts.
Some young people taking part in our Free Drum Workshop at Point Cook during August 2017.
Contact Rod Pilois 0411 028 077
Email: beatfactor@internode.on.net