Steve Parker

I have had percussionitis since childhood.

Early 1990’s started drumming properly.

Learned hand drumming and some drum kit playing.

Began to see the effect that rhythm has on people.

Studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming and became more interested in how people interact.

When not rhythmologising people I am an arboricultural consultant - so you know that we have the business experience to deal with the administration of your event.

In 2000 I was fortunate to attend a drum circle of over 100 people facilitated by Arthur Hull – this was the way to let people express their rhythmical spirit! A new path in my life had been lit up so I went off and trained with Arthur Hull - and I have followed this up with additional training every year since.

September 2002 - employed by Education Leeds to run a weekly Drum Circle at Horsforth Music Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is still going strong with now an extra group for advanced players.

December 2002 formed Active Rhythmology as a business to take the positive effects of group drumming and rhythm activities further – corporate events, festivals, schools, community groups, parties, etc.

January 2003 took on the monthly Harrogate Drum Circle and then in March 2003 started Kirkstall Community Drum Circle that met weekly in Leeds, West Yorkshire - unfortunately both are now closed for reasons out of my control.

Active Rhythmology continues to attract a wide range of clients and now that son Oliver is available full time we have a team that provides a special service.

Oliver Parker

I started playing hand drums when I was 7 years old.

Learned to play a drum-kit and have played in several local bands as time permitted.

Studied magic and became a junior member of the Northern Magic Circle, winning awards in competitions. Currently a member of the Bradford Magic Circle and now concentrate on close-up magic so if you need a close up magician at a wedding, dinner, ball or function please take a look at my website: Yorkshire Magician - Wedding Magician in West Yorkshire.

Developed an interest in break dancing/b-boying and train several times a week - it is a good rhythmical workout that compliments the group rhythm making with Active Rhythmology.

I am part of the Masterz Crew who provide professional breakdance performances at all kinds of events. Visit Breakdancers for hire for more information.

Have assisted with drum circles and similar activities since 2002 and learned a lot from my father. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 I trained with Arthur Hull and will continue to develop my skills with further training.

Geographical Area Covered

We are happy to rhythmologise your group wherever you are in the country so if you want to use drums, percussion or Boomwhackers to energise, build rapport, educate or simply have fun please contact us for a free quotation.

Based in Horsforth on the north west edge of Leeds, Active Rhythmology is ideally placed to provide your corporate team building activity in Leeds or Bradford and the surrounding North, East, South and West Yorkshire towns and cities of Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon, York, Selby, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Halifax, Keighley, Skipton and Ilkley.

Good road routes also allow easy access to Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Warrington, Liverpool, St. Helens, Wigan, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Southport, Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Kendal, Thirsk, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington and surrounding areas.

Active Rhythmology do travel all round England, Wales and Scotland - so if you are in London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow or anywhere else in the UK we can make your event fun, memorable and interesting – just pick up the telephone or send an email so we can talk about planning for your success.

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