FEEL THE BEAT-PROGRAM
BEAT FACTOR DRUM CIRCLE CLASSES
PRESENTED BY BEAT FACTOR MUSIC
Bookings now open.
info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: +61 411 028 077
TWO LOCATIONS:
- POINT COOK AREA
- BEGINNERS LEVEL
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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
OUR MOST RECENT DRUM WORKSHOP
AFRICAN FESTIVAL-MARCH 2023- POINT COOK POP UP PARK.
Bookings now open.
info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: +61 411 028 077
POINT COOK AREA
Thursdays – 7.30pm to 8.30pm
BEGINNERS LEVEL
Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook-
BEAT FACTOR DRUM CIRCLE CLASSES
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 welcomeClasses 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
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
Bookings essential: Feel the Beat- Drum Classes
Start Date: From 7th Feb
DAY & TIME: Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.45pm
LOCATION: Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
More workshops details below:
Bookings essential: Feel the Beat- Drum Classes
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DRUMMING FOR BEGINNERS
Adults- Teens- Kids
NEXT INTAKE FOR ENROLLMENTS ARE OPEN NOW
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NEW BEGINNERS CLASS
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SALTWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE, POINT COOK
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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.
Mobile: +61 411 028 077
PAST WORKSHOP DRUMMING CLASSES:
Our corporate Workshops:
PLAY IT LOUD-SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Alton Library- January 2023
Odossey House- Discovery Program- November 2022
Creative Sessions at Werribee Plaza Library – September 2022
Team Building Sessions- Emmanuel College, Point Cook-July 2022
Community Launch Day- Altona Meadows Library- May 2022
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.

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

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.

Mobile: +61 411 028 077
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