Beat Your Own Drum

The BMF invites children 6 to 14 years of age to take part in a drumming workshop led by percussionist Jimmy Hagan. Children will have the opportunity to play the djembe, a traditional percussion instrument from West Africa. 

During the session, children will use games and phonetics to help build rhythms and techniques. They will work together to learn different polyrhythms to play together as a group. At 1pm, the participants will have the exciting opportunity to perform what they have learned in the Family Concert alongside BMF Artists.

Jimmy Hagan teaching for Grow Music Dundalk.

Jimmy Hagan’s interest in African drumming began during his time in the USA, studying under Guinean Djembe Masters of Chicago Drumming Community. In 2002, after returning home to Ireland Jimmy continued his musical education specalising in the pedagogy of drumming. With over twenty years teaching experience African drumming in various settings such as, large and small groups, one to one, and special needs groups, Jimmy has become one of the most sought-after professionals in his field. Jimmy travels around Ireland and the UK giving masterclasses and workshops in drumming while also working with the Education Authority Northern Ireland and Grow Music Dundalk teaching Djembe, Samba, Drum Kit and Tuned percussion.