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Point Cook Drum Circle Class Sessions

Presented by Beat Factor Music

Join us for our monthly Drum Circle class sessions at Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook.

Last Thursday of the month.

2023 Sessions: Next session:  22 June

We provide all drums, bells, Shakers, Djembes, Darbukas, Caxixis, Surdos and Dun Duns or feel free to bring your own drum.

Our experience teacher is fully qualified and has the ability to teach diverse levels, from beginners to experienced drummers.

Whether you’re comfortable playing simple parts or to try out our more advanced and complex parts, we cater for you, so you can join in the class.

Drum Session
Drum Circle Class Session

The class has a supportive and friendly atmosphere for anyone with all abilities who wants to drum, groove out on Afro, middle-eastern and Samba rhythms and feel great.

All are welcome.

Please note a minimum of 5 people required to run the classes. Places limited to 15-20 participants.

Places are limited, so bookings and registration required.

Please click on Eventbrite link.

or for weekly class sessions, please contact us below.

  • WHEN: Thursday 22 June 2023
  • WHERE: Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook
  • TIME: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
  • COST: $15 per person – $25 (Adult & one child)
  • DISCOUNTS: For families, please contact us.

MOBILE: +61 (0)411 028 077

WEB: www.beatfactormusic.com/workshops

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FEEL THE BEAT- DRUM CLASS

FEEL THE BEAT- DRUM  CLASS

PRESENTED BY BEAT FACTOR MUSIC

2023 CLASSES STARTING FEBRUARY.

DRUMMING FOR BEGINNERS

ADULTS- TEENS -KIDS

All levels Welcome – All Drums Supplied

TWO LOCATIONS:

1. WOODS ST ARTS SPACE, LAVERTON-THURSDAYS

2. Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook-TUESDAYS

(7.30pm to 8.30pm)

Please contact us for Registration 

COST: FROM $15-KIDS & TEENS

FROM $25 ADULTS

Contact

Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group
Mobile: +61 411028077
Email: info@beatfactormusic.com

(No walk in on the day)

NEXT INTAKE FOR ENROLLMENTS ARE OPEN NOW FOR FEBRUARY TO MARCH SESSIONS

Where: Woods Street Art Space, Laverton

44 Woods St, Laverton, Victoria, Melbourne

2023 Classes: 

Next Class Starts: Tuesday 7 Feb TO 28 FEB

Day & Time:Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.45pm

All Drums supplied or BYO

  • Come and learn drums and play African and Samba rhythms
  • Share in the music and culture and have fun the same time
  • Open to all levels of experience
  • Easy Step by Step learning
  • 4 Week course concludes certificate of Completion
  • $120-for 4 WEEK course
  • Places limited, please book in early 
  • All attendants must book and register to attend classes
  • No Walk ins at venue on the day will be allowed

For more details on our Beginners and Intermediate classes

Please visit: https://www.beatfactormusic.com/workshops/

FOR  REGISTRATIONS AND INFO:

Contact

Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group
Mobile: +61 411028077
Email: info@beatfactormusic.com

NEW  BEGINNERS  CLASS STARTING FROM 2 FEB 2023

Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm 

SALTWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE, POINT COOK

1- Beginners & Intermediates

Learn African and Samba drumming in a safe, fun and creative environment.

The classes are designed for beginners through to those who have some experience in drumming and who would like to learn new rhythms and refine their skills and technique.

The classes are for those who want to discover their inner rhythm and creativity, learn new skills and be challenged, improve their coordination, muscle memory, flexibility, and overall well being while drumming to awesome music.

 

The drumming class is uplifting & engaging

Fun and great for your mental health and well-being.

NEW  BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE CLASS STARTING FROM OCTOBER 4TH -25TH

Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm 

WOODS ST, ARTS SPACE- LAVERTON

Contact

Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group
Mobile: +61 411028077
Email: info@beatfactormusic.com

To find out more or make a booking, please visit: https://beatfactormusic.com/workshops/

 

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Wyndham Learning Festival, African & Samba Beats-2 Sept-Now On line


AFRICAN & SAMBA DRUMMING CLASS  (NOW ONLINE)

2 September, 7.00pm-8.00pm on Zoom.

Connect with your community for your wellbeing and have fun.

PRESENTED BY BEAT FACTOR MUSIC

Join us for this Free On-line Community Drum class, as part of the Wyndham Learning Festival.

No Drums-no problem, participants can try out their rhythmic skills on tables, chairs, buckets, pots and pans, utensils, pencils & pens, rulers, body percussion and anything that they can use around the house as a drum.

BYO drums: Djembe, congas, bongos, snare drum, any hand or stick drum, hand percussion, or any other creative percussive instrument to the session, all welcome.

This class is designed for beginners through to those who have some experience in drumming. No musical ability is required.

Participants will learn African to Rock- Hip-Hop rhythms, warm up exercises, set rhythmic parts, sound textures and creativity through drumming.

The drumming class is uplifting & engaging

Bookings required:

This event is being presented by Beat Factor Music with the support of the Wyndham Learning Festival.

Registrations on Eventbrite

or through Wyndham Learning Festival Facebook page: 

Please contact us if this is of interest to you and we would be happy to guide you through and make some interesting percussive sounds together.

For more information on the Free drum class

Please email info@beatfactormusic.com or bfmusic15@gmail.com

Contact Rod- Ensemble Director, Drum Educator,

Mobile: 0411 028 077

Web: www.beatfactormusic.com

‘Happy Drumming’

Rod Pilois_ Ensemble Director

If you need more drumming in your life

Our regular face to face classes are held on 

WHEN: Tuesdays-NOW ONLINE

TIME:  Beginners Class: 6.30pm to 7.15pm

Intermediate/Advanced Class: 7.30 to 8.30pm

WHERE:Saltwater Community Centre, Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook/CURRENTLY ON-LINE

For Expression of interest and booking,

Email: info@beatfactormusic.com

ALL DRUMS & PERCUSSION SUPPLIED

FEES APPLY:

BYO: Drums & Percussion (if preferred)

info@beatfactormusic.com

bfmusic15@gmail.com

Mobile: 0411 028 077

 

 

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DRUM JAM#2-FREE

AFRICAN BEATS

PRESENTED BY BEATFACTOR MUSIC

WHEN: Saturday 16th Jan – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

WHERE: Saltwater Reserve, Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook

BYO: Drums, Percussion, Sticks, Straps, Seat & Water

DRUM HIRE: $5-$10 Per Drum

Please note, due to COVID, registration is required via Email below

info@beatfactormusic.com

bfmusic15@gmail.com

Mobile: 0411 028 077

Once registered, we will send out meeting location of the Drum Jam and any other important details of the event.

Please join us for a fun and musical afternoon.

About the Free Class:

The drumming class is uplifting, engaging and fun.

Participants will learn African rhythms, technique, warm up exercises and creativity through rhythm.

Experienced players and those with no experience are all welcome. BYO: Djembe, congas, bongos, darbuka, etc…

 If you don’t have a drum, use a bucket, chair, box or simply tap on your legs.

Connect with your community for your wellbeing and have fun.

Social distancing required – Hand Sanitizers provided

Supported & Permission granted by Wyndham City Council.

‘Happy Drumming’

Rod Pilois

Ensemble Director

Beat Factor Drum Group

Please note:

Beat Factor Music reserve the right to cancel the event:

  1. If not sufficient participants are registered prior to the event
  2. In case of bad or severe weather warnings
  3. New Health and Safety concerns according to the Health authorities
  4. That it is unsafe to go ahead with the outdoor event

BEAT FACTOR MUSIC – JANUARY 2021