About this session
One beat is simple. A whole room finding the groove together is something else.
Drumming Workshop is an energetic, beginner-friendly music session. Participants learn approachable drum and percussion patterns, respond to rhythmic cues and build a layered group groove.
The facilitator starts with pulse, sound and call-and-response, then gives different parts of the group different rhythms to hold. Drums and percussion are provided. No musical experience is needed.
What your people take away
- Play real drums and percussion together
- Learn pulse, sound and call-and-response
- Hold a rhythm within the group
- Build a layered group groove
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What each length covers
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Find the pulseParticipants find the pulse, learn basic sounds and practice call-and-response.
- Find the pulse
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Find the pulse.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Build the grooveBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also hold different parts and build a layered group groove.
- Find the pulse
- Build the groove
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Find the pulse and Build the groove.
Half day
Half Day — Half-Day Drumming and Percussion LabMore time on technique and ensemble playing, plus rhythms created by the group and a final performance.
- Find the pulse
- Build the groove
- Create and perform
Covers all 3 parts.
What’s covered
Find the pulse
Every length- Pulse and soundParticipants learn basic drum sounds and keep a shared pulse.
- Call and responseThe group answers rhythms from the facilitator.
- Follow the cuesEveryone learns simple signals for starting, stopping, louder and softer.
Build the groove
90 minutes and longer- Layered partsSections of the group hold different rhythms, from a steady pulse to a bass pattern and short answers.
- Listen as an ensembleParticipants practice keeping their part while hearing the whole room.
- Dynamics and spaceThe facilitator shapes the groove with louder, softer and silent moments.
Create and perform
Half day only- Create your own rhythmsIn the half-day lab, small groups create rhythmic ideas of their own.
- ImprovizeParticipants try short improvizations within the groove.
- Final group grooveEveryone brings their parts together in a final performance.
Tools and materials
- Drums and hand percussion, provided in person
- Instrument allocation plan
Who it’s for
- Team socials and celebrations
- Conference energizers
- Wellbeing days
- Team off-sites
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Drumming Workshop
How long is Drumming Workshop?
Drumming Workshop runs as 60 minutes, 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 60-minute session covers Find the pulse. A 90-minute session adds Build the groove. A half-day session adds Create and perform.
Can Drumming Workshop be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Drumming Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Drumming Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.