Musicians Workshops

The Musicians Workshops category lists professional musicians who run hands-on workshops for specific musical instruments. Fun, with drums, guitars and multicultural/world instruments.

Also see Workshops, Team Building

This exciting, high-energy percussion and dance ensemble from Guinea, West Africa, is Melbourne’s newest African band. Muhanamwé, meaning "Culture”, was founded in 2007 by Guinean master drummer Aliou Sylla, with the vision of sharing the rich Guinean culture with the Australian people. Bringing together powerful rhythms, vocal harmonies and stunning moves, Muhanamwé brings to life the colourful and vibrant culture of Guinea, and a musical tradition that can be traced right back to the ancient Mandinké Empire of West Africa.

A musical experience for pre school children. A Swag Full of Instruments is a performance for those child care centres pre schools and kindergartens who wish to expose their children to the sights and music of the Oud from the Middle East, the Didjeridu from Australia, the Bodhrain and Irish Bouzaki from Ireland, the Acoustic guitar from America, Classical Guitar from Spain, Bombarde from Brittany Djambe from Africa Lagerphone from Australia, the Flute, the Octave Mandolin from Italy, the Spoons from the Universal kitchen and the Hammer Dulcimer from China through dance, songs and movement.

Music straight from the streets of Carnival- Alvin is the King. Alvins is the frontman of many bands (solo to 12pce) and Australia's premier steel drum musician, letting his velvet smooth voice and unique pan get the crowds dancin'. Specialises in corporate events, government events, festivals, concerts, educational performances and workshops with Banana Joe and tutoring.

Rhythm and Steel Workshops incorporating Steel Drums and Percussion Instruments. This is an interactive workshop with varios degrees of conatct for children of all ages and adults. Rhythm and Steel Workshops are a fun way to develop team building skills, raise self esteem, improve coordination and thrash out stress. The workshops will have partcipants wrapped in the atmosphere of the Caribbean, giving them a sweet chunk of the magic of calypso music thru percussion and the steel drum.

Having earnt the reputation as King of Calypso Alvin delivers a vibrant blend of favourite caypso tunes performed with a dash of informality, classic tunes to warm up the vocal chords,and a little Bob Marley to get the pulse racing. Music stright from the streets of Carnival. Alvin has done countless presentations and performances at many schools, well known venues, festivals and also film and television.

We have performed at private & public events, providing musical entertainment for functions ranging from weddings to dinner parties. If you would like a multicultural, unique corporate entertainment, we would be ideal! Our performances may be designed and co-ordinated to your preference. Contact us about your special occasion and we will ensure an unforgettable experience! We also offer workshops and classes in Chinese music, Mandarin and Chinese Calligraphy.