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 💖

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.

Boomshop.com.au

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]

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

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 💖🪘💖

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 ❤

25/02/2020

Introducing Sebastian, an avid (and disturbingly handsome) supporter of all things unique, rhythmic and joyful ❤️

When was the last time you and your friends did something new just for the fun of it? Boomshop Drumming workshops are easy to organise and are addictive, energising and memorable. Message me for more information or visit www.boomshop.com.au

13/01/2020

How Playing the Drums Changes the Brain

Did you know that drumming is good for you? 🤓🥁❤️

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/how-playing-the-drums-changes-the-brain-328265?fbclid=IwAR2xCeddKkC0n1BOza2LkVpI5qven8xGL9Hebk9gWTvAbc0NK4v0GTWM6p4

People who play drums regularly for years have differences in their brain structure and function compared to unmusical people, according to new research.

07/01/2020

Pep up the people at your picnic in the park with some percussion to propel your party from passive to pumping 🥁🎉

23/12/2019

Do you love music as much as this ladybird and I do? Do you enjoy having fun with friends? Could you benefit from the cathartic experience of hitting drums and making satisfying sounds? Contact me to discuss the options for running a workshop for you and some family/friends. It's so good to try new things! ❤️🥁🤯

18/12/2019

Looking for something a little more unique than smearing Nutella on nappies to brighten up your baby shower? I can bring some drums to your party and have you and your loved ones creating some positive vibrations to enhance your gestation. You're bubba-to-be will be kicking with joy! 🎊🥁🥳❤️

03/12/2019

Passion for Percussion! Drumming with Djembe with Emily - Laneway Learning Melbourne

Have some restless energy you need to shake off? Register for my workshop tomorrow night that I'm running for Laneway Learning. Drums are funnnnnn 🎉🥁🥁🥁💖

https://melbourne.lanewaylearning.com/classes/passion-percussion-drumming-djembe-emily/

Learn the basics of the djembe and explore the power of music in community. So simple, yet so very satisfying!

27/10/2019

Passion for Percussion! Drumming with Djembe with Emily - Laneway Learning Melbourne

Best remedy for Mondayitis? Hit a drum! Join me tomorrow night in the city, I'm running a workshop at Madame Brussels for Laneway Learning. Follow link below 💖🙌
https://melbourne.lanewaylearning.com/classes/passion-percussion-drumming-djembe/

Learn the basics of the djembe and explore the power of music in community. So simple, yet so very satisfying!

15/05/2019

Looking for new and unique ideas for birthday party activities? BoomShop drumming workshops are fun, no fuss and festive. We come to you and entertain your children/ teens while you sit back and enjoy a cup of tea (or join in if you feel like hitting a drum and offloading some built up party tension!) For more information head to www.boomshop.com.au 🎉❤️🥁🥁🥁

14/05/2019

Been having such a fun time running drumming workshops for the Doxa Youth Foundation! Incredible kids, volunteers and staff ❤️❤️❤️

Our Future Focus residential camp is the perfect place for young people in Years 7 and 8 to build teamwork skills, push their boundaries, pursue new personal development opportunities and make new friends. :-)

06/02/2019

It’s the new year, so time to think of new ways to rev up your team/colleagues or students. Act now before it becomes the mid-year and then the year's end and then too late again! A BoomShop drumming workshop takes less than an hour of your time, but the impact flows right on through. Unifying, energising, satisfying and fun, a drumming workshop is the ShakeAwake needed for inspiration and connection. We come to you, it’s almost too easy and convenient. Share this post with anyone who likes to think outside the box and isn’t satisfied with the status quo.
Thanks to for the photo, and being such a fun group to drum with! ❤️

12/11/2018

Music Matters :-)

30/10/2018

Passion for Percussion! Drumming with Djembe - Laneway Learning Melbourne

Excited to be running a class for Laneway Learning next Wednesday night in Brunswick! Get onboard 🤗🥁🔔

https://melbourne.lanewaylearning.com/classes/african-djembe-passion-percussion/

Learn the basics of the djembe and explore the power of music in community. So simple, yet so very satisfying!