Join us for our monthly Drum Circle class sessions at Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook.
Last Thursday of the month.
2023 Sessions: Next session: 27 July
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 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.
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2023 CLASSES STARTING JULY.
DRUMMING FOR BEGINNERS
ADULTS- TEENS -KIDS
All levels Welcome – All Drums Supplied
TWO LOCATIONS:
1. WOODS ST ARTS SPACE, LAVERTON-TUESDAYS-Intermediates-From 1 August, 2023
2. Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook-THURSDAYS-Beginners-From 13 July,2023
(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 JULY AND AUGUST SESSIONS
Where: Woods Street Art Space, Laverton
44 Woods St, Laverton, Victoria, Melbourne
2023 Classes:
Next Class Starts: Tuesday 1 AUGUST TO 12 SEPTEMBER
Day & Time:Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm
All Drums supplied or BYO
Beat Factor Drum Workshops
Join Beat Factor Drum for weekly workshops where intermediate to advanced drummers can explore an array of genres including Afro-Cuban, West-African, and Brazilian-Caribbean styles. Workshops run on Tuesday evenings between 7pm-9pm.
Don’t have any experience? A special beginner’s class is held on the first Tuesday of each month for anyone wanting to have a go. Next open session for newcomers on Tuesday 1 August from 7.30pm. $15 p.p
Bookings can be made direct or through Eventbrite.
Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group Mobile: +61 411028077 Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
NEW BEGINNERS CLASS STARTING FROM 13 JULY 2023
Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
SALTWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE, POINT COOK
1- Beginners
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.
Contact
Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group Mobile: +61 411028077 Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Emerge Cultural Network Gathering for artists and community members from Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds in Wyndham and surrounding areas.
On Saturday 15 September, 2018, 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.
Thanks to Miriam from MAV and other local artists who came on the day for their support.
The Beat Factor Drum Group performed recently at the Point Cook Pop Up Park on the 17th March at the Point Cook Town Centre.
Students from the community drum class at Saltwater Community Center along with some of the younger students from Beat Factor Music Academy joined forces to perform a number of African and Latin Samba drum pieces.
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