African Drums Workshops
Drumming workshop for schools
Duration
Up to 8 sessions
Group size
30 children per session
Welcome to our Hands-On Drumming Sessions! Join us for an immersive experience where discover the joy of drumming, regardless of your skill level. Koroleko Moussa will the children through engaging rhythms and techniques, ensuring a fun and energetic environment. Get ready to unleash your creativity and connect with others through the power of music!
Bring the vibrant sounds of West Africa into your school with an exciting, interactive African drumming workshop led by Koroleko Moussa, an experienced drummer, musician, and maker of traditional West African instruments.
Our workshops offer children a unique opportunity to discover the power of rhythm, explore African musical traditions, and experience the joy of making music together.
We can begin the day with a lively African drumming demonstration, introducing children to the powerful sounds of the djembe and other traditional instruments. This energetic introduction gets everyone involved and builds excitement for the day's activities.
Hands-On Drumming Sessions
Following the assembly, Koroleko Moussa leads interactive drumming sessions, teaching children traditional West African rhythms and introducing them to the cultural stories behind the music.
Every child has the opportunity to participate, develop their rhythmic skills, and experience the excitement of playing as part of a group.
We provide drumming equipment for up to 30 children per session, allowing everyone to take part in this engaging musical experience.
A Grand Finale Performance
To celebrate the children's achievements, the day can conclude with a lively group performance. Children can showcase the rhythms they have learned, share their experience with teachers and classmates, and celebrate what they have accomplished together.
Who Are Our Workshops For?
Our workshops are suitable for primary and secondary schools, special educational settings, and other educational environments. Activities can be adapted to suit different ages, abilities, and experience levels.
No previous musical experience is required. Every child is welcome to join in!
What Children Will Gain
-
Musical skills: Discover rhythm, timing, coordination, and musical expression.
-
Cultural learning: Explore the musical traditions and heritage of West Africa.
-
Teamwork: Learn to listen, cooperate, and create music together.
-
Confidence: Experience the satisfaction of learning a new skill and performing as a group.
-
Creativity: Express themselves through rhythm, movement, and sound.
The Power of Rhythm in the Classroom
Our interactive djembe drumming workshops are backed by neuroscience and educational research to supercharge student engagement. Studies show that active rhythm training sharpens neural timing, directly boosting a child's classroom focus and auditory processing. By engaging visual, auditory, and motor pathways simultaneously, drumming provides a "whole-brain workout" that improves executive function and behavior. Group drumming triggers interpersonal synchrony—releasing endorphins that build trust and increase peer-to-peer classroom participation by up to 50%. Because rhythm is a universal language, it bypasses academic and language barriers, offering a fully inclusive experience where every child can confidently participate. Bring a burst of focus, attendance, and joy to your school day!
Pricing
School Drumming Workshop Packages
All instruments (Djembe drums) are provided for every student.
-
Half-Day Workshop — £600
-
Ideal for up to 3 session groups (e.g., morning or afternoon blocks).
-
-
Full-Day Workshop — £800 (Best Value)
-
Ideal for up to 5–6 session groups, assemblies, or whole-school performance finales.
-
School Cluster & Referral Discounts
Are you booking as part of a school cluster, or were you referred to us by another school? We offer a 30% discount for cluster bookings and successful referrals.
To claim your cluster discount code before booking, please email us directly at [Your Email Address] with your school name and details.
Book Together & Save: The School Cluster Deal 🌟
Do you have a sister school, a neighboring academy, or friends in a local school cluster?
Book your workshops together and unlock massive savings.
-
Refer a School, Get 30% Off: If you refer a neighboring school and they book a workshop, both schools receive up to 30% off their total booking fee.
-
How it works: Simply mention your partner school when filling out our booking request form, and we will apply the cluster discount to both invoices.
School Cluster & Referral Offer: Terms & Conditions
• Eligibility: The 30% referral discount applies only when a new school explicitly names your school as the referrer during their initial booking inquiry.
• Booking Window: To qualify for the discount, both the referring school and the referred school must secure and confirm their workshop dates within the same academic year [or term].
• Maximum Discount: The 30% discount is applied to the base workshop fee (£600 half-day / £800 full-day) for one booking per school. It cannot be combined with other promotional offers or travel-expense subsidies.
• Geographic Limits: For schools located outside a [insert number, e.g., 30-mile] radius of our base, additional standard travel fees may still apply, though the core workshop price remains discounted.
Balafon, Djembe & Drums Dance Class
Koroleko Moussa
Provides comprehensive full-day and half-day drumming workshops designed for participants in schools, festivals, and private events, both within London and in surrounding areas. The workshops are centred around themes of fostering connections and community through the medium of drumming, as well as exploring the profound healing potential of sound through a historical and harmonious lens. Additionally, participants will engage with therapeutic concepts and self-expression facilitated by traditional West African instruments,
such as the Kora, Djembes, Dum dums, Shekere, and Balafon.
The sessions are conducted by Koroleko Moussa, who comes from a lineage of Bwa Bwa Griot storytellers, musicians, and artisans from Burkina Faso and Mali. Having been immersed in this rich musical heritage from an early age by his father and other family members, Koroleko possesses over 25 years of experience as a professional musician, educator, and master craftsman proficient in West African instruments.
Participants can expect the following provisions:
- Appropriately sized Djembes for all attendees
- Each session accommodates approximately 30 participants
- The duration of each session is 45 minutes
Throughout the workshop, Koroleko will present an introduction to the history of several traditional West African instruments that he has meticulously crafted, which includes:
- Kora (African harp)
- Balafon (African xylophone)
- Djembe (drum)
- Doum Doum (African kick drum)
Instruments provided encompass Djembe African Hand Drums, allowing participants to engage in the creation of their own drumming and singing experiences.
The workshop activities encompass:
- Global Rhythm Sampler (10 minutes): Participants acquire short rhythm patterns from three to five distinct cultures.
- Cross-Cultural Ensemble (15–20 minutes): Participants collaborate to amalgamate various cultural rhythms into a unified musical piece.
- Rhythm Stories (10 minutes): The workshop employs rhythm to enhance storytelling, imagination, and personal expression.
