Samba Sessions

All Big Groove workshops are tailored to the specific needs of your group. I take into account the ages of those attending, previous experience and any additional needs a group may have.  I have taught all ages from 3+ and with group sizes as small as 5 and as big as 70.  I have also worked with groups of adults and children with additional support needs.

Workshops are great for nurseries, schools, community groups, charitable/voluntary agencies, team building events etc.  Older children and adults participants can choose to specialise on one of the samba instruments: bass surdos, fast caixas (snare drums), high-pitched tambourims, melodic ago-go and cow bells, or cracking repeniques. Younger workshoppers use my fun-to-bash tom drums, where everyone plays the same bass patterns together.  A fun, creative and great stress-busting activity or why not work over a number of weeks and then perform at a local event or concert.

I am also available to teach new pieces to samba bands wishing to expand their repertoire. 

Womens Workshops

There is a strong tradition of womens' drumming together in Scotland.  If you're a group of women why not have a Big Groove workshop at your event?  Great for International Womens Day events, team building days, staff energisers or for your birthday or hen party .  A whole load of women drumming together is a fabulous and powerful experience.

Childrens Workshops suitable for ages 3+

Fun is guaranteed!  Using my fun-to-bash tom-tom drums we play some simple rhythm games before learning a easy samba-based groove.  Up to 30 children can take part. These sessions are ideal for nursery groups and primary schools.  Older children will learn a basic piece of samba, using the powerful sound of the Big Groove tom drums.  This tune can then be expanded by adding a separate introduction, ending and breaks on top.  The group will be grooving along within 15 minutes.  Up to 30 children can take part.  Sessions can last as long as you can!