Sometimes, a client wants to pack as many new experiences and challenges into a day as possible. With that very brief, I sat down with Chris Cordery, Director of Aurora TDS Limited, to create a program of non-stop surprises for a long-term client of his. Having understood what the group had done in the past [Continue Reading]
Drumming for Beads of Courage
Recently, we had the privilege of attending a summer picnic for a children’s charity called Beads of Courage (UK). This opportunity came about from a friend who works closely with this incredible organisation. Not knowing how it would be received or how we might fit in, we were asked to bring some drums and an [Continue Reading]
Remembering Remo Belli at the London Drum Show
There is no doubting that this year has seen the passing of too many of the world’s most loved creative artists, including David Bowie, Prince, Maurice White, Glen Frey, Keith Emerson and Bobby Vee. Recently, another music legend died, who is not quite so well known. Remo Belli, founder of the Remo Company, has had an [Continue Reading]
Drumming on Channel 5’s Saturday Show
“Musical play may boost understanding and long-term learning in babies” was the Guardian’s headline that caught the eye of Channel 5’s Saturday Show team last week. This led to a researcher finding our details and calling to see if we would like to be a part of the show. They loved the idea of having [Continue Reading]
Quality Instruments for Quality Team Events
In a world where your car, kitchen appliance and laptop seem to have a working shelf life of a couple of years, it is staggering these days to find something that actually lasts! This week, I want to praise the world’s largest drum company REMO, which has been supporting us for over 20 years. REMO has [Continue Reading]
Drumming for Disadvantaged Children
Yesterday, we were able to help a local charity. The Sports Connections Foundation is a group of current and former professional sportsmen who are committed to helping educate thousands of children every week, in fun and practical ways. Sport is used to teach about global citizenship, hardship and poverty that other children face throughout the [Continue Reading]
Team Building Can Be Transformational
Last week, we were in the middle of a three-day conference in beautiful Cornwall. We were employed by the DCH Group, which provides, manages and builds affordable homes for a wide range of people, and have done so for over 40 years. We delivered drumming workshops. DCH Group had taken the brave decision to go [Continue Reading]
NHS Team Building
Another busy week has flown by, spent delivering a wide variety of large and small team building events all over the country. Final preparations are being made for an event in Spain next week, and we are also finalising details for a huge 800-person conference opener too. In the middle of all this, we delivered [Continue Reading]
Two Very Different, But Similar, Drumming Experiences
Wednesday was a typical day in my life. I arrived at a lovely conference venue in the country. I parked effortlessly and then was greeted with many smiles and a selection of teas or coffee. I then relaxed in a comfortable lounge before my drumming team building session started. Thursday however, was very different. Just [Continue Reading]
Happy Birthday Drumming Blenheim CDP!
Back in November 2012, we had the opportunity of working with the charity Blenheim CDP. This London based organisation works tirelessly to help alcohol and drug users to rebuild their lives, and also supports their families. On that event, we delivered three short team building drumming sessions for 30 to 40 participants. The reaction was [Continue Reading]