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Our Professional Development workshops give educators practical tools in African drumming, songs, and percussion.

Designed to meet professional development requirements, these sessions build confidence, inspire inclusive learning, and provide classroom-ready activities that support student engagement and wellbeing.

Professional Development:
Songs, Rhythm games & Percussion

Inspire inclusive learning, engagement, and wellbeing in your classroom through interactive Professional Development workshops that explore African songs, rhythms, and percussion instruments.

Designed for educators from Kindergarten through Secondary levels, these sessions equip you with engaging games, melodies and rhythmic techniques you can immediately use with students.

You’ll leave with new tools, resources, and confidence to build rhythmic learning experiences.

PD workshops

Rhythm Games

2027 dates will be announced soon
10am-12pm (AEST): Games for Djembes
1pm-3pm (AEST): Games for Small Percussion

Games for Djembe
Explore fun and interactive games for the djembe that help develop auditory, visual, kinaesthetic, language and social skills.

You’ll come away loaded with plenty of great games and inspiring ideas that you can incorporate into your drumming sessions.

Games for Small Percussion
There’s lots of fun to be had with shakers, bells and other small percussion!
Explore a range of dynamic games that feature the use of a variety of percussion instruments.

These games focus on being creative, designing learning opportunities that are accessible to a range of students, and incorporating a variety of instruments into rhythm-based learning.

Rhythm Games for Therapeutic Outcomes

Online (Zoom): Saturday 28th November 2026
10am-3pm (AEDT), with 1 hour lunch break.

Rhythm is a powerful tool for supporting expression, connection and wellbeing.

This workshop explores Djembe and percussion-based games and facilitation techniques grounded in trauma-informed practice, designed to build self-awareness, emotional expression, communication and social connection.

The activities offer accessible, non-verbal ways to support participants in settings where words alone can feel difficult or insufficient, making this workshop especially relevant for those working in mental health, AOD recovery, youth work, disability support and community settings.

These tools help create safe, supportive spaces for participants to connect with themselves, others and the group.

This workshop runs as a single 4-hour session.

Drumming for All-Abilities

2027 dates will be announced soon
10am-3pm (AEDT), with 1 hour lunch break.

West African-inspired drumming offers a powerful social and psychological tool to that enriches learning and personal growth across various contexts.

The games and activities presented in this workshop are designed for carers, therapists, and educators, to help individuals enhance their capacity for building meaningful relationships through mindfulness and collaboration.

These tools can support emotional regulation by stimulating both brain hemispheres, which in turn reduces vulnerability to reactive inner states.

This workshop runs as a single 4-hour session.

See all upcoming dates

Rhythm Games
Online (Zoom):

2027 dates will be announced soon.

Rhythm Games for Therapeutic Outcomes
Online (Zoom):

Saturday 28th November 2026

Drumming for All-Abilities
Online (Zoom):

2027 dates will be announced soon.

Rates

Rates are per participant. Some workshops must be attended in full and are not available as single sessions – see individual workshop listings for details.

Full Workshop

4 hours

$260 + GST

Two full Workshops

8 hours across 2 separate days

$490 + GST

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Designed for both generalist and specialist teachers, our PD sessions will address the following from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

2.1 – Content and teaching strategies of the learning area.
3.3 – Use teaching strategies.
3.4 – Select and use resources
3.5 – Use effective classroom communication
4.1 – Support student participation
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice.

Professional Development Certificates and Accreditation

Certificate of Completion
A digital Certificate of Completion is provided, supporting teachers who wish to count these workshops toward their required PD hours.

NSW Teachers
We are NESA accredited.

Rest of Australia Teachers
Courses are applicable towards Professional Learning hours.

Book Your Own PD sessions – Online or in our St Kilda Studio

If you can’t make it to our group PD workshops, you’re welcome to book a session at a time that suits you

First hour
1 participant: $150 + GST • 2 participants: $270 + GST • 3 participants: $370 + GST

Each Additional Hour
1 participant: $150 + GST • 2 participants: $270 + GST • 3 participants: $370 + GST

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Rhythm Games for Therapeutic Outcomes

Saturday 28th November 2026

What would you like to get out of this professional development session?

Do you have an adult-size djembe for the course?

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Your teachers

Djulz Chambers

Djulz Chambers is a therapeutic rhythm facilitator, educator, and djembe practitioner with over 15 years’ experience delivering programs across education, AOD, mental health, and all-abilities settings in Australia. Her training began in 2005 while living with traditional communities in Northern Burkina Faso, shaping her understanding of rhythm as a tool for connection, regulation, and wellbeing.

She now works across schools, recovery, and community settings, translating West African percussion into trauma-informed, inclusive programs. Djulz delivers facilitator training nationally through African Drumming, creating engaging group experiences that support emotional wellbeing, social connection, and embodied learning.

Katrina Brooks

Katrina has been studying West Africa music for the past 6 years, finding a passion for community drumming and performing with others. Based in Melbourne, Katrina continues to study and perform with some of Australia’s most renown artists.

She is passionate about bringing drumming into education and wellness settings. She has two children aged 10 and 8 and sees the benefits of sharing percussion, song and dance with kids of all ages.

She has a deep love for West African culture and the traditions of the music and looks forward to sharing this with you!

Professional Development Resources for Teachers

For more resources, useful tools and rhythms, check out our Learning video library.

It’s a growing library of classroom activities, traditional songs, and percussion games, designed to support teachers at every level.

Alongside the video library, we also offer downloadable professional development e-booklets.

These resources include lesson plans and practical guides that you can use straight away in the classroom. They’re an easy way to extend your learning and build a library of PD materials to revisit any time.

How to Access Your Workshop Online

These sessions will be run via Zoom, a free and easy to use software.

Simply download Zoom, create a free account, and run a quick test to make sure your audio and video are working.

See full instructions

Desktop, laptop or ipad

Go to zoom.us on your device’s internet browser
On the top right of your screen there is a bright orange button that says “Sign up, it’s free!” Press this
Once you’ve created an account you can start using Zoom

Apple mobile device

Go into your app store on your phone and type in Zoom in the search bar
Look for the “Zoom Cloud Meetings” app and install it.
Once downloaded, you can either create a new zoom account or login with your existing account.

Android mobile device

Go into your Google play on your phone and type in Zoom in the search bar
Look for the “Zoom Cloud Meetings” app and install it.
Once downloaded, you can either create a new zoom account or login with your existing account.

Testing audio and video

Desktop, laptop or ipad

If you are having issues, you may need to update your webcam drivers. Once you’re logged in, follow these instructions to optimise your Audio for our sessions.
Click the Settings cog in the top right corner of the app’s home screen
Open the Audio tab and click the Advanced button at the bottom right. This will bring up three Audio Processing Options.
There are two background noise suppression options (persistent and intermittent), please disable both of them.
There is one other option: Echo Cancellation. This should be set to Audio.

Mobile device

Before your online class, go into your Zoom app on your smart phone and click on the settings cog at the bottom right of the screen.
Click on Meetings.
Make sure your microphone is always turned on and your video is always turned on.

FAQs

Can I count these workshops towards my required PD hours?

Yes – You’ll receive a digital Certificate of Completion.
Many teachers use this as evidence for professional development hours.
In NSW we are NESA accredited.
We are happy to assist and provide further documentation to support approval from your principal, or to help you submit your professional development hours.

Do teachers need musical experience to take part?

Musical experience isn’t required.
We guide you step by step, making it easy to join in and feel confident, whatever your starting point.

Do you provide teaching resources to use after the workshop?

Absolutely!
You’ll receive a session handout with the key activities, rhythms, and teaching techniques covered, so it’s easy to refer back in class.

Can schools book a private PD workshop for their staff?

Yes.
We offer on-site sessions at your school or online via Zoom.
Common formats include 60–90 minutes, half day, or full day. Pricing depends on group size and location.
Contact us for a quick quote.

What training is available if I want to become a drumming facilitator?

Our Facilitator Training Workshops offer hands-on learning, curriculum alignment, and ongoing support to prepare you to lead sessions confidently.
You’ll develop leadership skills, deepen your musical understanding, and receive a certificate upon completion. The training includes access to teaching resources and the flexibility to participate face-to-face or online.

Do you provide starter kits or bulk instruments for schools?

We provide special school rates on a wide range of percussion instruments and ensemble packs.
Whether you’re after a few djembes or a full classroom set, we can tailor a package to suit your needs and budget.
Our team can also send you the school catalogue or put together a quote to help with planning.

Have More Questions?

Get in touch with our team for personalised advice. We’re known for our quick replies!

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Professional Development:
Songs, Rhythm games & Percussion