News and Testimonials
Drumming is good for you!
African Drumming is one of our most popular workshops here at The Music Workshop Company. Workshops are based on traditional drumming circles creating a positive, inclusive space in which to explore the music and culture of Africa, boost self-confidence and develop key skills. Our workshops are suitable for everyone, from school children to big business and is a fantastic, fun team building exercise and sessions can be structured specifically to develop communication and performance skills, or to focus on African culture, rhythms and music. Learn more about the benefits of African Drumming.
We're writing a Blog!
As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, we are commencing a blog to share our experiences, give you ideas for musical activities and to write about projects we do. Read more ...
Music Education Expo 2013
We had a really enjoyable and busy time at the Expo, meeting customers and friends and making lots of new contacts. To those who stopped by our stand, thank you! We couldn't do it without you.
Grace's Space - World Percussion for Charity Launch
Thank you so much, we were delighted with our Rhythms from Around the World workshop .... It was a great way to break the ice and begin this exciting new chapter at Grace's Space. I'm sure you'll be hearing from us again in the future. Through the launch we were able to start building a rapport with the children and we got some very good feedback from parents, helping us to plan and structure future sessions.
Scott Bodily, Grace's Space, March 2013
Dundale Primary - Composition
The whole experience was excellent. The pupils were so engaged and enjoyed the experience. The whole project was planned and delivered well.
M Richmond, Dundale Primary, January 2013
Thomas Deacon Academy - 'Musical Future' Rock School
We were using the workshop to encourage more uptake in our exam classes – the workshop leaders were SO enthusiastic the students really enjoyed the 3 hours. An excellent and professional service. The students (and teachers) really enjoyed the workshop.
Ruth Fehrenbach, Thomas Deacon Academy, January 2013
Fairchildes Primary School - Samba Workshop
The workshop leader was brilliant and so enthusiastic! We had a great afternoon. The leader really worked our Gifted & Talented pupils and they enjoyed every minute of it; they were really stretched. We would definitely recommend The Music Workshop Company to others.
Jo Hussey, Fairchildes Primary, March 2012
Music Learning Live 13-14 March 2012
The Music Workshop Company has spent the last 2 days at Music Learning Live 2012. We had a great event and came away having met current and hopefully some new customers, as well as meeting new contacts in the industry, so well worth it.
The lucky winner of our Prize Draw was Bensham Manor School, who have won a Free Workshop of their choice. Congratulations! Everyone who entered and signed up for our mailing list is entitled to 10% discount on any workshop booked before the end of this academic year (2011/12).
RSA Insurance Group
" We wanted something to get everyone energised and excited – and the quick 20 minute warm up really did this... A reliable company that delivered what they said they would."
Esther Holt, RSA Insurance Group, February 2011
Nelson Playscheme
The children enjoyed using the ‘foreign’ instruments and exploring how they could make music with them. They were allowed to go about it in their own way, as the session was less structured than it would have been in a formal education setting which matched the environment we were in. The music leader was very knowledgeable and very patient with the kids … enjoyable, satisfying and informative.
Mark Palmer, Nelson Playscheme, August 2010
Kids Company
We (Kids Company) have used the Music Workshop Company on many occasions this year to run workshops in Primary Schools that we work in and have been delighted with the service they provide. They are an extremely professional and efficient organisation and I have always been most impressed by the workshop leaders' flexibility and enthusiastic attitude when leading the workshops.
We have had both 'World Percussion' and 'African Drumming' workshops … we have worked with ages from as young as year 1 up to year 6 and in all cases found these workshops especially effective in confidence building and team work.
Louisa Mitchell, Corporate Volunteers Co-ordinator, KIDSCOMPANY, July 2010
Churchers College
Excellent service – our year 9 pupils were enthused and motivated by the experience.
Ben Gudgeon, Churchers College, July 2010
Strike a Chord Music Project
The tutors’ approaches to teaching and learning were consistently supportive with our project ethos and style of working with the young people. The diversity of exercises offered learning for the whole group, ensuring everyone was involved and focused. The enthusiasm and encouragement from the tutors played a huge part in this … fantastic educational fun.
Heather Batchelour, Strike a Chord Music Project, May 2010
Farsight Leadership
Overall it was excellent. The workshop leader was a great facilitator and got everyone engaged in the activity … was very flexible … when the time available had to be compressed… it was a pleasure working with the Music Workshop Company.
David Parkinson, Farsight Leadership, March 2010
