BoomShop Drumming

14/09/2023

22 years ago I walked out on my last day of high school dressed as the statue of liberty wearing a white sheet and a tin foil crown. That dorky young statue could never have dreamt of the life that lay ahead of her. Today, I had the honour of returning to CLC to run a drumming workshop for the support staff.  To see the old buildings and smell that familiar eucalyptus brought me right back. 

So, so very much life has happened since I walked those corridors slightly uncomfortable in my own skin. I feel grateful both for how those years at the school formed me and also for how much I've grown in myself since then. Being able to be back there, fully embodied and sharing a passion of mine with people doing such important work was an utter joy 💖

14/04/2023

✨New Weekly Classes✨

I'm so excited to be starting weekly drumming classes on Monday nights from May 1st in Briar Hill. African drumming is joyful, energising and highly addictive.

If you or anyone you know living in the area is interested in trying something new (or maybe you've played before and always wanted to play again!) please message me to book in.

$25 per class or $90 for a 4 class pass.
$20 concession
Bookings essential!

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27/03/2023

Each of my drums comes with an adorable, colourful drum protector (thanks to ) and nearly every time I run a workshop, regardless of the age of the participants, people can’t help but try on these little hats. It makes me laugh every time, even if it does mean hanging more washing on the line! As much as I love drumming, I love the people I get to meet through drumming- playful, open and full of joy.

If you’re interested in bringing some extra joy into your workplace or friendship circle, or if you just want to try on a fabulous new hat, please message me or check out www.boomshop.com.au

♥️Emily

22/03/2023

I recently ran a couple of drumming workshops surrounded by towering gum trees during a Mountain Fest. It is always such an honour to be present at these events- the singing, the joy and community are just so special. There's another couple running this year, the next on 16th-18th of June. Put it in your diary if you love to sing and can spare/make the time! ♥️

27/02/2023

This is Pete.
15 years ago I walked into a music store in Frankston and started tapping on some drums. The girl at the counter said, "my friend's dad, teaches African drumming if you're interested." I was definitely interested, so went along the next Tuesday night a little nervous but mostly excited. While I'd had a djembé for years, I'd never played in a drumming circle. The difference was completely mindblowing! As soon everyone started playing I felt my heart light up and energy soar. I knew deeply in that moment that I'd found a new passion, or it had found me. My teacher, Pete, was this enthusiastic, kind, incredible musician who made everyone feel so welcome. I continued to follow this passion for 6 years under his guidance, all the way to when I travelled to Africa to learn from drumming masters in Ghana. From there, after travelling Europe I returned home to purchase 20 drums so I could teach people in Melbourne and share my passion like Pete had helped me.

Last week I returned to Balnarring to that same class as Pete has just begun teaching again. It was an honour to be back there in his presence!

You never know where a visit to a music shop may take you! Follow your curiosity in life and lean in to the slightly scary/slightly exciting ideas you may have.

Perhaps you could even book a drumming workshop for a group of friends and share this joyful, therapeutic experience that I felt during my first (and every subsequent) lesson with Pete.

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08/02/2023

Body percussion is always a welcome addition to a drumming workshop. Not only is it great to give everyone's hands a rest, it is also a fun reminder that we are an instrument all on our own. We can make so many sounds simply by tapping, clapping and yapping; and when all these different sounds come together in a flow, it is just magic.

If you would like to add a little magic to your event visit boomshop.com.au or email [email protected]

01/02/2023

I ran a drumming workshop for a dear friend's hen's day many years ago. During that session, we applied the words "Hana is the best, we love her" to one of the rhythms I was teaching. Since then, nearly every time I teach that rhythm, those words get into my head. Sometimes, I tell the story and we just end up chanting that as we play. I wonder if Hana can tell in those moments that a group of random people far away are chanting her name with drums in a circle once more. 😂


If you or anyone you know has an event coming up where you'd like to drum and chant your love for Hana, let me know. Anywhere, for all ages ❤️ www.boomshop.com.au

30/01/2023

I have the ultimate privilege of running a couple of workshops at this event over the first weekend in March. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in singing to come along to this joy filled retreat. Best nourishment for your soul! ❤️

18/01/2023

I finally got around to making an Instagram page! If you have Instagram and would like to follow me to see a post once every few months when I remember to post something, that would be most appreciated. It would be nice to have at least one more follower than my mum, though if is just you Kathleen, I'll still be happy 😁

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04/12/2022

Are you looking for something a little different for your staff or family Christmas party this year? Or just looking for ANY idea, due to the fact that you’ve left your planning to the last minute as you’re like me and it’s still July in your mind? Fear not, BoomShop Drumming has a solution for you. We will bring some drums to your workplace/venue/home and help create some festive joy and lasting memories for you and your community. PM me for more information or visit boomshop.com.au

30/11/2022

I had the most wonderful time running a workshop at the CLC Christmas market. So many happy little faces looking up at me as we made crazy noise and (at some points) cohesive rhythms together 😁. Such energy! It is truely special how music and self expression draws people in, creating joy and shared experience as community. ✨🪘✨

10/10/2022

So excited to be running another workshop at Mountain Fest! If anyone fancies a weekend of soul enriching singing, you should get on board this beautiful event. Whether you're a solo performer, are in a choir, or just sing in the shower, this weekend truely is fun and recharging 💖

Returning for back-to-back Mountain Fests is the incredibly generous and spirited Emily Walter. Her drumming workshops are so much fun! Tickets and more info here: melbournesingingevents.com

07/10/2022

I just ran another workshop for the delightfully life-loving (say that 3 times fast) red hat ladies. It is so inspiring and important to have role models in older generations and these women and their sense of adventure and comradery are definitely that for me.

What an honour being able to share the joy of drumming and witness it bubble up and out of people who hadn't quite known what to expect before they began 💖🪘💖

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03/10/2022

I had the privilege of running a mini workshop for some beautiful people over the weekend in the most glorious sunshine. One participant brought her husband along, surprising him with the workshop as a gift to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. It was such a special day 🥰

Drumming really is an awesome tool for connecting people, both strangers and old friends alike. If you have an event or a celebration, no matter how big or small and would like to add a little extra joy with some drumming, I'd love to be involved! PM me or go to www.boomshop.com.au ❤️🪘❤️

09/08/2022

Are you running an event where you wish to cultivate some joy? I would be happy to help. Anything from birthday parties, corporate wellness days or just “something different” as a catch up with old friends, I can bring the drums and run a workshop for you and your people.
Why?
Drumming makes me say things like, “shimmy shim shim shimaaah” which, when roughly translated from my inner child’s unique dialect means, “this is the besssst.” I love sharing this feeling with people and witnessing groups bond over it! ❤️🪘www.boomshop.com.au

11/07/2022

Business is back open and BoomShop is blooming! It was such fun running a couple of workshops at Melbourne Singing Event's 'Winter Mountain Fest'. Drumming really does shake awake our child within and bring the joy. There's been no better time to warm up our hands and our hearts! If you have an event coming up where you'd like to add a bit of movement and bliss, please be in touch! Open to all ages and abilities ❤

06/07/2022

I feel so grateful to be able to play this game of Tarago drum Tetris again. I had the most beautiful workshop yesterday with the YMCA running a session for some children with different abilities. At one point during the session a young man walked over to me with a big grin on his face, took my hands and turned around to sit on my drum, then pulled my hands around him in a hug. The staff were fairly quick to assist him back to his seat as I giggled a lot and accepted their (unnecessary) apologies. Whether he wanted to be as close as possibly to the source of the rhythm - or just be cheeky, I’ll never know but this moment of connection was so organic, funny and precious. Drumming is such a versatile tool to foster joy and connectivity and can transcend age, ability and language. ❤️❤️❤️