 Pritam has worked alongside many Local Education Authorities including Birmingham, Sandwell and Derby to name but a few. We work with children across all ‘Key Stages’ including post 16. We are fully aware of educational demands, including “every child matters”, and we encourage every individual participates in our activities.
 The workshops are interactive and cover all aspects of Indian music including demonstrations on the various percussion instruments and singing with the Harmonium.
Through our organisation 'drumatised' we offer workshops on drumming traditions from around the globe which include; African, Egyptian, Indian, Caribbean and Latin drums. Both pupils and staff are encouraged to participate during the workshop sessions.
 Through these workshops we have discovered that it helps participants improve concentration, alertness and coordination. The workshops are also designed to give the children an opportunity to learn and share in other cultures and traditions. Working in a group environment has a positive result, which helps boost self-esteem and confidence.
Please view more information below on our workshops and requirements. If there are any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to cater for
your individual needs.
Please note:
• Evaluation and consultation can be arranged in advance of the workshops.
• For school and college workshops a member of staff must be present at all times.
• All our staff are CRB checked.
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Areas of Speciality (click for further details)
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Children's Centres
Caring and Sharing Sessions
No. of Students: up to 30 or 1 class.
Can arrange to work with bigger groups
Duration: up to 1 hour per session
Objectives:
Working with early years groups, 0 - 5yrs. These sessions involve parents and children playing together in a group on various Indian percussion drums. This session introduces the different drum textures, high and low pitch, fast and slow and hand coordination.
Outcomes:
Sharing and working together, understanding differences of sound and culture as well as basic elements of music. Parents and children participating are given an opportunity to play the instruments together in a group. Gain an insight to the cultural and traditional diversity of Indian music, through an enjoyable, interactive and informative workshop.
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Introductory/Discovery Sessions
No. of Students: up to 30 or 1 class
Duration: up to 1 hour per session or 5 x 40mins sessions in one school day
Objectives:
Explain the origins of Indian music; demonstrate the ancient, folk and modern drumming styles on various drums used in Indian music. Teach basic counting technique and divisions of Taal. Fundamental elements of rhythm are included through rhythmic games.
The Harmonium is used to demonstrate Indian scales, Raaga. A brief and precise explanation of this ancient art is fascinating concluding with all participants singing an Indian Raaga.
Outcomes:
Using teamwork in a positive environment, basic fundamentals of music and composition are understood. Participants are given an opportunity to play the instruments. Gain an insight to the cultural and traditional diversity of Indian music, through an enjoyable, interactive and informative workshop.
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Assemblies
No. of Students: N/A
Duration: Up to 45mins
Objectives:
Explain the origins of Indian music; demonstrate the Ancient, folk and modern drumming styles on various drums used in Indian music. An inspiring demonstration on the Tabla is given with explanation of reciting, developing each finger and counting patterns. Rhythmic games are an interactive element clapping a rhythm whilst reciting Tabla compositions. The Harmonium is used to demonstrate Indian scales, Raaga.
A brief and precise explanation of this ancient art is complete with fascinating facts. Concluding with all participants singing an Indian Raaga. Both pupils and staff are involved with the demonstration and participation.
Outcomes:
Using teamwork in a positive environment, a more comprehensive music piece is created. Creativity and performance skills are developed. This gives the participants a more in-depth understanding of the music tradition, cultural and traditional diversity of India, and looks at the development of Indian Music through an enjoyable, interactive and informative workshop.
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Arts Award Adviser
The Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders and gain national qualifications at levels 1, 2 and 3. The Arts Award is on the National Qualifications Framework and is accredited by NDAQ (National Database of Accredited Qualifications).
Arts Award advisers are the key part of the award. Supporting young people throughout the award, from initial planning stages to completion. Young people make their own decisions about their work, what they want to achieve, which artforms they will explore, etc., but will be given advise to them using our expertise.
Examples of how an adviser will help a young person: • Discussing and evaluating skills
• Discussing a range of opportunities
• Agreeing that the challenge meets the criteria
• Suggesting possible formats for presentation
• Arranging trips to events and visiting artists
• Discussing aims of projects
• Suggestion possible evaluation methods
• Advising on project delivery
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Residential Workshop
No. of Students: up to 30 or 1 class
Duration: 3 to 5 days continuous or 1 day/evening a week for 6 to 8 weeks
Objectives:
Explain the origins of Indian drumming Traditions highlighting the progression and development from the Ancient period through to the Modern period. Participants are taught the various playing techniques on different drums of India. The participants are encouraged to create a performance piece, using the elements taught, based on a theme.
Outcomes:
Using teamwork in a positive environment, a more comprehensive music piece is created. Creative and performance skills are developed. This gives the participants a more in-depth understanding of the music tradition, cultural and traditional diversity of India, and looks at the development of Indian Music through an enjoyable, interactive and informative workshop.
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Tabla Tutor Course
No. of Students: up to 6 in 1 group
Duration: 20 minutes weekly sessions. Up to 8 sessions in 1 day for 6 to 8 weeks
Objectives:
To follow a introductory course to Tabla playing, a uniquely designed Tabla Manual entitled Tabla Tutor Volume One, written and developed by Pritam Singh. Weekly exercises, learning to read and play Indian notation. Learning various composition types in a natural progression leading to a performance on completion.
Click here for more information on Tabla Tutor Volume One
This course is innovative and inspiring as it has proven results nationwide. It is delivered in a precise and concise manner of practical and theoretical knowledge. The progress of the student is evident and measurable. To inspire and introduce an ancient drumming tradition to non-ethnic origin proving music is a universal language.
Outcomes:
By learning this new art form, coordination skills are improved as well as learning to multi-task. Discipline and concentration are key elements improved through the course. Creativity and performance skills are developed. This gives the participants a more in-depth understanding of the music tradition, cultural and traditional diversity of India, and looks at the development of Indian Music through an enjoyable, learning course. Develops confidence and an awareness of cultural diversity.
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Teacher Training
Designed and Delivered by Pritam Singh 'Fundamentals of North Indian Music'
This one day training course has been especially designed for music teachers and musicians, of diverse backgrounds, to outline the fundamental principles of North Indian music.
There is no other Indian music training course tailored towards western music teachers. The course is supplemented with a comprehensive information pack which includes; practical worksheets to use in school music lessons.
This course can be arranged through LEA, school or organisation.
Details of this course can be obtained by email
'Train-the-Trainer' and 'Mentoring'
Here we offer 'Train-the-Trainer' and 'Mentoring' sessions, giving guidance and advice to teachers and artists who wish to take up, or are already delivering specialised workshops.
Lectures
Lectures for exam students are tailor made which follow the national curriculum. These are available to GCSE students through to Post-Graduate academics. Lectures include:
• The Evolution of Eastern
• Drumming Traditions
• The History of Indian Music
• Music and Spirituality
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Other Services
Corporate
Pritam offers arrange of diverse workshops or performances for company seminars, AGM's, team building and away days. Here, an interactive performance is followed by workshops which develop team building skills through participation.
Consultancy
A range of consultation sessions can be arranged to discuss strategies of developing Indian music courses in education. Design coursework, examinations, external examiner are all part of developing and improving the quality and standard of teaching practise.
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