Percussion Workshop

Activity description

Immerse your team in a whirlwind of rhythmic energy with this interactive percussion experience.
Guided by passionate artists, participants become musicians for a day and create a festive, unforgettable group performance.
No musical talent required, just fun, movement, and a powerful sense of unity.

What does it impact ?

• Strengthening communication and sense of belonging: Shared rhythm builds immediate synergy among participants, promoting active listening and group cohesion, without needing to say a word.
• Promoting well-being: Drumming helps release stress, boosts endorphins, and brings participants into the present moment through collective energy.

What should the organizer prepare?

• Reserve a room large enough to accommodate participants and instruments.
• Provide chairs if needed, depending on the setup.
• Encourage participants to wear comfortable clothing.
• Plan for a 45 to 180-minute session.
• Confirm technical requirements if opting for the show format.

How to achieve our goals on the big day ?

• Create sub-groups to form different “rhythm sections.”
• Have each group come up with a short rhythm to present to the rest of the team.
• Invite a manager to improvise a solo to break the hierarchy in a fun way.
• Close the session with a big collective jam where everyone plays together.
• Include sharing moments between segments to express feelings or reactions.
• Record the final performance to keep a team souvenir.

When is the right context for this activity ?

• When the team is experiencing fatigue or disengagement.
• To energize a company day or internal event.
• When new members join the team.
• After internal tensions or conflict to rebuild a positive climate.
• Before launching a collaborative project that requires strong synergy.

Other benefits

• Accessible to all, regardless of age or experience.
• Can be adapted for indoor or outdoor settings.
• Provides an immediate energy boost for the team.
• Creates strong, lasting collective memories.

See what others have done 👋

• A tech team in Montreal enjoyed the percussion workshop so much that it became a weekly ritual! Every Friday after 4 p.m., they gather in the meeting room to jam. This informal moment quickly became a highlight that strengthened their bonds and uplifted the team’s spirit.
• A professional services firm in Europe hosted a series of interactive percussion workshops for their executives. The goal: build trust, flexibility, and confidence in uncertainty. Result: participants reported proudly stepping out of their comfort zones.
• During a session in a design startup, one participant got carried away and began singing a popular tune over the rhythm. Within seconds, the whole group joined in! The session ended in laughter and a wave of collective joy that left everyone smiling.
• A logistics team from a global pharmaceutical company started the taiko drumming workshop reluctantly but gradually fell into sync. They overcame the initial awkwardness and delivered an impressive group performance.
• Since their last team activity, a customer service team in Quebec City regularly kicks off spontaneous jam sessions at the office. It just takes one person to start tapping on a lunchbox, chair, or pen, and everyone joins in! The vibe shoots up and the stress melts away.