WORKSHOPS

 

FEEL THE BEAT-PROGRAM

BEAT FACTOR DRUM CIRCLE CLASSES

PRESENTED BY BEAT FACTOR MUSIC

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 Bookings now open.

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

TWO LOCATIONS:

  • POINT COOK AREA
  • BEGINNERS  LEVEL
  • HOBSONS BAY AREA

  • INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL
  • (more info below)

GROOVE OUT ON

AFRO RHYTHMS

BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS

CUBAN RHYTHMS 

MIDDLE-EASTERN RHYTHMS

BEGINNERS & ADVANCED LEVEL

BOOKINGS AND REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2023

Please register by email. Fees includes use of drums and  handouts.
 

OUR MOST RECENT DRUM WORKSHOP

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 Bookings now open.

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

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POINT COOK AREA

Thursdays – 7.30pm to 8.30pm

BEGINNERS  LEVEL

Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook-

BEAT FACTOR DRUM CIRCLE CLASSES

Beat Factor Drum Circle class sessions presented by Beat Factor Music. 
Beat Factor Drum Group’s Ensemble Director Rod Pilois will host  drum classes on hand and stick drumming, focusing on various styles such as Afro, Middle-eastern, Cuban and Samba drumming styles.
 
WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLE DRUM SESSIONS

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

Classes start from Thursdays 2 February 2023 at  Saltwater CC.

Start Date: February 2nd Bookings for 2023 now open

DAY & TIME: Thursdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm

LOCATION: Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook

COST: $100 for 4 weeks or $30 for casual class
 
DISCOUNTS: For Family discounts please contact us
All drums supplied or BYO

For registrations and Paypal payment please click on our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/point-cook-drum-circle-class-sessions-tickets-503274526657

or please contact us directly;

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

HOBSONS BAY AREA

Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL

Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton

The course is aimed at people of intermediate and advanced skill levels, from  musicians, hobbyist to seasoned and experience players. Attendees will have full use of all percussion instruments, written handouts for practice and a certificate of completion. 
 
The course is an excellent opportunity for both intermediate and advanced participants where they will learn  African, Cuban, middle-east and Samba rhythms and will be held at Woods St Art Space, Laverton. Registration is just $120 for the 4 week course and will include:
• Certificate of completion
• An opportunity to perform with Beat Factor Drum Group at future events (optional)
 
(Places limited to 15  participants)
For bookings and registering please click on the link below:

Bookings essential: Feel the Beat- Drum Classes

For more information, or to book directly with no booking fee, please send us an email or contact us and we will send you an application form.
info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: 0411 028 077
 

Start Date: From 7th Feb

DAY & TIME: Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.45pm

LOCATION: Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton

COST: $120 for 4 weeks or $35 for casual class
All drums supplied or BYO

More workshops details below:

 
For bookings and registering please click on the link below:

Bookings essential: Feel the Beat- Drum Classes

For more information, or to book directly with no booking fee, please send us an email or contact us and we will send you an application form.
info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: 0411 028 077
website link:
 
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  • DRUMMING FOR BEGINNERS

    Adults- Teens- Kids

    NEXT INTAKE FOR ENROLLMENTS ARE OPEN NOW

  • NEW BEGINNERS CLASS

  • SALTWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE, POINT COOK

  • Starts from Thursdays 2 FEB- DEC

  • EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR NEW  CLASSES
  • Please note we require at least 4 participants to run classes

NEW TO DRUMMING THEN TRY OUR NEW BEGINNERS  CLASS: Adults-Teens-Kids

FROM FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER, 2023

FOR THOSE WITH NO OR  LIMITED DRUMMING EXPERIENCE.

Where: Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook.

Starts from Thursday 2 FEB-8 DEC

$15-$20 Kids- Teens

$25 for Adults

$100 for 4 week sessions per person-Adults

Or $30 one off Adult or casual class per person.

Please note minimum of 4 students required to run the classes

When: Thursdays 7.30pm – 8.30 pm

The 4 week course is ideal for those with have some or limited experience in African drumming and stick drumming and who want to try out or refine their skills and technique in their drumming.

Learn the basics of African and Samba drumming in a safe, fun and creative environment. All genders welcome. We support LGBTQ

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

(Places limited to 12-15 participants-Please note minimum of 4 students required to run the classes)

Please Register for classes: No walk in’s on the day.

Bookings now open.

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

MORE WORKSHOP DRUMMING CLASSES: (See below)

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR  ALL CLASSES, BOOKINGS & INFO

Email: info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: + 61 411 028 077

 

Rod Pilois

Rod Pilois is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and music educator. Rod has played with a number of artists from various musical styles and background, from Rock, Jazz, Latin, Reggae & Ska. Projects have been from independent bands to commercial outfits and has performed with other musicians and artists overseas.

Brought up in Melbourne from an early age, his drumming experience began in Primary School, where he played in the drum corps, marching the students to their classrooms every morning.

Rod later attended the prestigious, College of the Arts, Melbourne, where he completed his Bachelor of Music Performance Degree. He later attended Monash University, where he obtained his Graduate Diploma of Education. Since then Rod has worked for the Education department for the last 20 years teaching Drums, Bass, guitar and running percussion ensembles and rock bands in schools. Since obtaining his Masters Degree in Music Technology from University of Newcastle, Rod has trained students in Certificate III music in music performance, song-writing, electronic compositions and music business.

Out of his passion for drumming and teaching, he started a community drumming group (Beat Factor Drum Group) in the West where his students have performed at various multicultural arts Festivals and Pop Up Parks performing African and Latin drumming. Rod has also performed at past major events, such as Australian Grand Prix, Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, AFL Grand Final Parade, Moomba Parade, Fringe Festival and at various corporate events in Melbourne.

Bookings now open.

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

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Community Launch Day- Altona Meadows Library- May 2022

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Outdoors workshop in the Park-(returning  soon)

Our beginners class is family friendly

 

 $5-10 drum hire

Workshops for Adults:

A great way to learn new skills and for wellness.

Rod directing the group.

Workshops for Youths

A great way to work as a team and show respect.

Jamming in African Beats

School workshops

From the classroom to performance stage.

Workshops for girls only

A great way to build confidence and feel the power of drumming.

Workshops for boys only

Building trust, respect and relationships.

Workshops for Kids

Having fun and feeling the beat.

 

Great to see the young ones getting into it

info@beatfactormusic.com

Mobile: +61 411 028 077

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