Family "Drum & Beatz"
Bond through beats, unleash creativity together with your child(ren) and make unforgettable memories!
Description
Family Drum & Beatz is a new series of individually scheduled family drumming events at RIAM launching Sunday 13th of April. Registration for subsequent sessions will open on the Monday following each event.
Family “Drum & Beatz” is a playful way for children (of any age) and their parents/guardians to discover the world of music, through drumming and percussion, in a relaxed group setting.
Imagine a room full of drums and other percussion instruments, such as shakers and bells, waiting to be explored in a session of “in-the-moment” music making.
Join Drummer and Musician Educator Leonardo Cassandro on a fun-filled adventure for the whole family, experimenting with fantastic rhythms, call and response activities, and playing along to energetic music tracks. Discover new ways to tell your own musical stories, moving along to uplifting beats, letting go of tensions and gathering positive energy.
Experience a deeper bonding with your family members or other participants through joint music-making, carried by a common pulse and taking turns being led and leading yourself.
Family “Drum and Beatz” is not a course and you can’t make mistakes here, it’s all about celebrating group/family music-making and having a good time with your near/dear ones.
The planned dates for 2025 are:
Session 1: Sunday, 13th of April 2:00 - 3:45 PM - RIAM, Vernon Studio
Session 2: Sunday: 8th of June 2:00 - 3:45 PM - RIAM, Vernon Studio
Summer break in July & August
Session 3: Sunday 14th of September 2:00 - 3:45 PM - RIAM, Vernon Studio
Session 4: Sunday 16th November 2:00 - 3:45 PM - RIAM, Vernon Studio
(Each 90-minute session will include two short breaks at the half-hour mark).
Ticket Prices (per event)
Standard Ticket:
1 Adult (18+ years): €15
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Add-on options:
Adult (18+ years) +€7 (per adult)
Teenager (13-17 years*) +€3 (per teenager)
Child (3-12 years*) +€2 (per child)
Child (0-2 years*) free admission
* Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an Adult at all times.
Examples:
1 Adult + 1 Child (10 months old) = €15 (free admission for children under 3 years of age)
1 Adult + 1 Teenager + 1 Child (4 years old) = €15 + €3 + €2 = €20
2 Adults + 3 children (under 13) = €15 + €7 + 3 x €2 = €28
Prerequisites
Individual participants' age: min. 18+
Children under 18 years of age will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tutors
Leonardo Cassandro
Leonardo Cassandro is a professional musician and educator with over 15 years of experience. A graduate of BIMM Music Institute in Dublin, he brings a wealth of expertise in both performance and pedagogy.
Leonardo programs and delivers drumming, percussion, pre-instrumental, and early years courses for Music Generation. His work often focuses on engaging with communities facing significant challenges, including individuals with additional needs and groups affected by socio-economic hardships. His efforts aim to ensure that those often left behind have access to the transformative power of music.
He collaborates with the National Concert Hall, offering percussion workshops to diverse communities, inspiring a love for music nationwide. He is also involved in innovative initiatives like Music in Mind, promoting inclusion and accessibility in music, and Teen Spirit with Music Generation Kildare, providing young musicians opportunities to perform in prestigious venues like the Riverbank Arts Centre and the National Concert Hall.
As a founding member of the Orff-Schulwerk Association Ireland, Leonardo advocates for creative music education, organizing workshops and masterclasses with renowned experts. His teaching philosophy emphasizes performance-based learning and active participation, helping students deepen their understanding, build confidence, and explore creativity. He is passionate about using music to foster personal growth, community connections, and meaningful experiences.