Rhythmicity; inspiring drumming workshops for business and schools

Rhythmicity in Primary Schools

What is the single most exciting characteristic to find in a child?

One answer that has come more and more to the fore in recent years is controlled creativity, and our aim is to see children develop this ability at an early stage.

Those who are later able to express it, whether through sport, playing an instrument, writing poetry, acting on stage, or any other endeavour, are often the ones that have that something extra that takes them further forward in the world.

We all want young people to be energetic - to want to be part of the movement of life. But as educators we also want that energy controlled so that the child is able to use it in beneficial and positive ways.

In our workshops our name for this positive use of energy and rhythm is Rhythmicity – the combination of rhythm and electricity.

What’s the benefit in teaching and learning?

We use drums and other percussion instruments to energise, educate, motivate, and promote successful teamwork.

In our work the children learn that their natural energy and enthusiasm needs to be merged with the rest of the group. Their self-expression must become part of the group – but still retain its individuality.

In terms of teaching and learning the child learns how positive this energy is, but how much more useful it is when combined with control and co-operation. Life, we come to learn, is not just about ourselves – it is about ourselves in league with everyone around us.