Rhythmweave was established in 2000. Since then, we have worked with hundreds of schools and organisations. Although much of our work has been in the public sector and in educational or therapeutic settings, our approach is equally relevant in the workplace. Organisations and managers who value and support their staff or volunteers can expect increased loyalty, co-operation and productivity.
Rhythm and music based team building events provide an opportunity for groups to participate in a unique, fun event which can help to break down resistance to training, challenging the passivity of traditional 'chalk and talk' methods.
They allow participants to create a significant outcome - a piece of music based, not on previous knowledge or skills, but from co-operation and listening to each other.
It's fun, easy to learn and everyone starts on the same level
It provides a concrete experience of the benefits of working as a team
It promotes confidence and self-esteem
Drumming allows participants to vent frustration and stress and still engage their creativity
Contact us to talk about your requirements. We can tailor a workshop to meet your organisation's needs from a one-hour 'Energy Jolt', to a whole or half-day event to address specific issues such as communication problems or organisational change.
Steve Hignett, B.A., Cert. Perf. Arts
Following a career in IT, Steve works as a freelance musician, teacher and facilitator. His passion for making music has developed over 30 years: he has performed in bands playing funk, samba, salsa, reggae, rock and African music. He loves drumming and song because of its special ability to engage people of any age or ability in expressing themselves in this joyful, life-enhancing form of making music.
He facilitates a monthly Community Drumming Circle in Rochdale and leads Pandemonium, the Rochdale samba band.
Chris Bennett, M.Sc. (Health Ed.) B.A.,Dip. Humanistic Psychology
Chris has a background in public relations, training and counselling. She has worked as a Health Promotion Specialist in the NHS and has taught communication skills and groupwork skills to people from a variety of backgrounds. She has a particular interest in the ways in which music (especially drumming) can enhance health and healing. She plays with Pandemonium samba band.