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Our multi-cultural drum and dance incursions, give the learner an experience of Southern and West African singing, dancing and drumming as well as modern rhythma-culture.

The Rhythm Fix school incursion can be chosen from 3 options listed below or a combination of each. Once decided, head to the contact page form giving us details of the services you require and of prefered days and times, hit send and we'll soon be in touch with a quote.

"Thank you once for the wonderful lunch time entertainment and engaging performance yesterday at our Harmony Day picnic and celebration. I have worked in schools for over 20 years and I can say in all honesty that it was the BEST incursion I have ever seen. The way in which you presented such a range of cultural music diversity in such an engaging an uplifting way, was remarkable. So many people have shared such wonderful positive comments today regarding your performance. Thank you once again! It was lovely to meet you and hope that our paths may cross again in the not too distant future"!

Sarah Durham. Deputy Principal. Parkwood Primary School

1. The Drum Circle

The drum circle is a modern phenomenon of in-the-moment music making where participants of any age are encouraged
 to explore their rhythmic spirit on a variety of drums and percussion including Dun Dun (bass drums with sticks), Djembes (West African hand drum), Bongos, bells, woodblocks, tambourines and shakers.
They are seated in one big circle (or a number of concentric circles for bigger groups). Our skilled facilitators then guide the group through volume, tempo, timing and seating changes as well as sculpting out sections  of the circle by pitch, timbre, gender and type of instrument.
 Students love the rhythm games, chances at soloing and dance-offs that occur within the heat and heart of the drum circle.

2. The Drum Workshop

The drum workshop is a riveting cultural experience of traditional West and South African drumming techniques, language, history and rhythms.

Our teachers are the real deal who drum for both love and profession.
They have a perfect mix of patience and passion, effortlessly imparting their knowledge in a fun and easy way, nurturing students toward understanding the importance and relevance of rhythmic entrainment, team work and group dynamics.
Everyone gets their own djembe drum to learn on.

The students aquire confidence, self facilitation, playing, performing and listening skills. 
Come and walk for awhile along the drummers path with us.

3. The Interactive Concert

The whole school takes part in this popular Rhythm Fix Duo booking as a one off day incursion or as a culmination of a six week course.
Our Duo perform African and contemporary songs in harmony and drumming on bass drums, djembe drums and thumb piano through our PA system.
       Select students are invited up on stage to perform in an impromptu interactive show on djembes with the duo to the school.

We get the whole school up and dancing to the beat!

"The passion, energy and exceptional competence of the Rhythm Fix-ers had our kids here at Spearwood Alternative School, who are savvy enough to be critical and hold great expectations of those with whom they work at anything, all immediately focussed and feverishly responding.

The gentle and strong direction, clarity of communication and positive expectation conveyed so respectfully by the members of Rhythm Fix hit exactly the right note for the kids to release their own energy and enthusiasm. A sense of discipline and determination was quickly developed and demonstrated – and then there was the dancing!

Seeing and hearing children in drumming circles together with their classroom teachers and dancing together in community was the sort of experience to make your heart sing!

Watching accomplished and avid teachers such as Martin and Alastair change and adapt their approach to the ages and natures of different groups is pure delight.

We are delighted to have entered into relationship with them and have plans for a future resonating with a regular Rhythm Fix!"

Denise Stone, Princapal Spearwood Alternative School

In our incursions students can learn culturally specific rhythms on the popular djembe drum, traditional dance moves and gain knowledge of African culture and insight into the dynamics of a percussion ensemble.

Personal skills developed include; patience and listening, cooperation and teamwork, and non-competitive self empowerment.
We can provide performances, workshops, drum circles or a combination of all where the whole school is involved. 

 Our facilitators are experts at making kids feel confident and included.

All facilitators have Police Clearances and Working with Children Permits.

“Rhythm Fix has been an asset to WAM’s Smarter than Smoking Schools Program in 2007/08. Their interactive, informative and engaging performances and workshops have received uniformly positive feedback from participating schools”

Hamish Jacobsen, Education Officer, West Australian Music Industry Association

"Thank you for an absolutely wonderful concert and workshop.  

The staff and students looked as though they were having a fantastic time. 

I know I was especially playing the drums. It was awesome!"

Joanna Raston, Music Specialist, Cottesloe Primary 

"It was a great incursion. Teachers and kids commented on how much they loved it.  The main reason from teachers was that everyone was involved they weren't just observing.  The kids loved being able to go a little crazy.  Both Martin and Warren were terrific and entertaining.  Thank you so much for adjusting your normal program to fit in with our financial limits.  It worked really well.  One of my gorgeous, but more reserved students came up to me with a great big smile and said that was the best day she had ever had"

Benean, Brookman PS

"Hi Martin just wanted to let you know how we really enjoyed the guys' visit. Everyone loved it and the staff,and parents were very impressed"

Liz Packwood - Warriapendi Primary

“Unlike other visiting drumming groups each child had their own drum and, as such, were able to experience the session at a very hands on level which appealed to all our students from kindy through to year 7”

Jemma Tremby, Deputy Principal, Lancelin Primary

"Rhythm Fix performed for Nollamara Primary School as part of our Harmony/NAIDOC week celebrations and wowed the whole school community with their skill and talent. The high energy performance had every student’s attention captured for the whole performance. The real value of the performance for our school community was the way Rhythmfix tailored their performance to include a group of our own students. Rhymfix came to the school and ran two one hour workshops with a class of students. These students then performed with the group.  I highly recommend this group for incursions and workshops for school communities who want to celebrate the richness of life in WA"

Helen Williams, Nollamara Intensive English Centre

“Lots of students came to see me after their departure and asked me "when they would come back" or if "they could come here everyday"... which is a simple testimony of how much they appreciated this excellent workshop!”

Emmanuelle Dupart, French Language Assistant, Boyanup Primary, WA