“I’ve been very fortunate to have my passion in music transformed into a musical career as a music educator and performer, seeing others connect through the power of music”.

Rod Pilois- Educator/Performer

Rod Pilois

Rod Pilois is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator, ensemble director and music producer he seamlessly blends Pop, Jazz, Latin, Reggae and world music influences into his unique and authentic music.

Creative Development Grant -2024 Recipient

Supported by Wyndham City, Wyndham Arts & Culture

I’m very grateful and humble to have received one of seven Creative Development Grant recently from Wyndham City, Wyndham Arts & Culture. I feel excited, re-energised and with a sense of focus again.
Looking forward in developing some unique musical pieces on my own and with other artists , to share them at future performances. A big thank you to Wyndham City’s ongoing commitment to support local artists and development of new creative work locally.

Recipients of 2024 Creative Development Grants. Photo courtesy of Wyndham Arts & Culture.

Beat Factor Music Academy

As a music educator, Rod provides one on one music tuition in Drum-kit, bass, guitar and music technology to his growing list of students on a daily basis through his music tuition service, known as Beat Factor Music Academy.

(links to music academy lessons)

Radio interview on Southern Sound FM 88.3 promoting upcoming ‘Rhythm Jam’ drum workshop on September 26 at Kingston Arts. It was a privilege to be asked to help promote the school holiday program run by Kingston Arts and Kaleidoscope. Lots of fun and activities, from acting, craft, visual and music.

Community Drumming Classes

As an accomplished percussionist, educator and artist Rod Pilois from Beat Factor Music brings people together through the joy of making music. Rod’s passion for connecting with people of all backgrounds and skill levels, allows them to explore their inner-self and bring out the inner rhythm within the participants.

Community Drum Workshop- The Annex, Wyndham Arts & Cultural Centre.

(Links to our workshop page)

Healthy Living Article – Westside Living

‘Give Me a Beat’ Winter Edition 2021

Our adult students and community drum classes is featured in a special article in the Westside Living Magazine, by Provincial Media.. The main story was written by journalist Carol Saffer and photos by Angus Smith.

Photo courtesy of Angus Smith.

Feel the Beat-‘Star Weekly’ article on Drum Class and performance-2021

The article discusses Rod Pilois, an instrumentalist and music educator, organizing African and Brazilian drum sessions in Point Cook. Open to participants of all skill levels, the structured workshops aim to share Pilois’s extensive drumming knowledge. Attendees can learn to play the African dun dun drums, and sessions will take place on Tuesdays from March 2 to March 30 at the Saltwater Community Centre. The article also highlights the cost, COVID safety measures, and registration details, along with upcoming performances by Pilois and his students at local pop-up parks.

Rhythms of the world

Rhythms of The World ‘Wyndham Star Weekly’

The article is about Rod Pilois, a musician and educator, who is introducing diverse world rhythms, including samba, calypso, reggae, and African music, to Point Cook through his Beat Factor Drum Group. Pilois, with a background in music education and performance, shares his passion for music by teaching drums, guitar, and bass. The classes take place at the Saltwater Community Centre on Tuesdays until June 26, with a focus on fostering a love for global rhythms among participants