Music Services, Cambridge Instrumental Music Agency
“Thank you so much for making our training day today one of the best, I really enjoyed it.”
All feedback
Here you’ll find some general feedback and comments from participants about our courses, workshops and tutors.
You can also read feedback from participants describing in detail the full impact OVM and Ravin’s tuition has had on their personal & professional lives.
Government Department for International Development
“General feeling was very positive, when asked by the facilitator what they enjoyed most about our day and a half long retreat, the Drumswork team building activity was singled out for praise by several people (even some who ordinarily detest team building activities).”
James Clark Properties
“We all enjoyed the music we made together and the “buzz” lasted with us for several weeks! Great music and release and one of the best ways yet we have had as time together. This was exactly what we were after, all of us participating on a level and very enjoyable “playing” field. Great afternoon away from the building sites.” Ellen Clark, HR Leader
School of Management, Cranfield University
“An energising and inspiring end to our two-day conference. The workshop ran more smoothly than I dared imagine and was a real crowd-pleaser. As soon as people heard the force of the noise and exhilaration of themselves playing together they were hooked. A fantastically fun workhop that showed the power of team work.” Tom Mallens, full-time MBA student “It was a truly unique experience for me. They made possible what I thought wasn’t. They bought 150 people to play samba together in just one hour. It was one of the most exciting and fastest learning experiences ever.” Alexander Shaf, full-time MBA student
ODEON
“The client loved the event so thank you for your part you played in the day.” Julia Phillips (Brazilian carnival beats)
Mars Chocolate Factory
“They had a great time loved the event and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you.” Hayley Bennet-Wilson
Cancer Research UK
“The Drumswork session was very well received. Positive feedback has continued to come in, everyone had a great time. Thank you so much for your efforts; it was a great basis for the afternoon of work that followed.” Helen Small
Brook Street for Microsoft Telesales Team
“Thanks – Raz was awesome, and it was the perfect event for the group they absolutely loved it. I’m sure we’ll definitely work together again soon.” Matt Green (Brazilian carnival beats)
Moody’s, Canary Wharf
“Thank you very much for everything you have done in such a short notice to make the drum workshop a real success. It went fabulously and all the participants really enjoyed it.” Anne Li
Citrix Systems UK LTD
“We had amazing feedback from everyone who attended, so thank you again for your session, it was really well received by everybody.” Abby Smith
Nestle Beverage Division
“The day was a great success thank you, and the Boomwhackers were very well received – I heard a lot of laughter and noise so it was obviously a success! I look forward to us working together again soon.” James Creedy, Contraband Events on behalf of Kelly Dillet from JB Communication (boomwhacker energiser)
Kingston University – Human Resources Staff
“I really felt that the group came away very energised- so much so in fact, that the HR Director let us all go early, as he didn’t want to put a dent in the feel-good factor!” Jane Sloan, Organisational Development Project Advisor (Brazilian carnival beats)
Central Surrey Health (CSH)
“I just wanted to say a big thank you to Raz and the lovely lady who helped him (I’m really sorry but my memory’s terrible and I’ve forgotten her name!) for running a great 20 minute session yesterday. Unfortunately our awards over-ran so we had limited time but they rose admirably to the occasion and everyone really enjoyed the session.” Rebecca Jones (boomwhacker energiser)
Gatwick Airport Development Team
“Please accept my thanks for the great job you did with the team here in Gatwick last Friday. It exceeded my expectations. The whole team enjoyed the experience. You and your team did a fantastic job. It’s amazing what can be accomplished in such a short time.” Stephen Barker, head of Team Development, Oct 2016 “Thank you for this and also your superior effort yesterday. It was a great exercise; one that will help bring my team closer together and be more productive.” Raymond Melee, Development Director (Brazilian carnival beats)
Acadamy of Excecutive Coaching (AoEC)
“The samba drumming team-building session was fantastic – Ravin was great – everyone was buzzing by the time we had finished and please let him know we had a lot of great feedback from the staff. I would definitely use you again and recommend.” Inga Heath (Brazilian carnival beats)
Moet Hennessy
“Just a quick note to say a big THANK YOU for last night. The participants loved the session and you pitched it at exactly the right level. Thank you! Hope to work with you again soon.” Carrie Fitzgerald (Brazilian carnival beats)
Super Nutrients
“I just wanted to say a big thank you from the whole team for the brilliant afternoon yesterday. You were fantastic and so engaging, we all really enjoyed ourselves. We really, really appreciate it and will definitely be up for more carnival drumming in the future!” Lucy Carroll (Brazilian carnival beats)
Computacenter UK
“Our conference went really well, and everybody really enjoyed it, they absolutely loved the Boomwhackers it was a great way to get people involved and the two instructors were brilliant – we will definitely be using them again, there is still lots of talk about the event today! Many thanks for all your help and we will be in touch again next year” Mandi Gower (boomwhacker energiser)
Yorke Mead Primary & Maple Cross JMI Schools, Rickmansworth
“The feedback we had for the sessions was really good. Our leaders on site told us that he did very well in being able to engage the children that can be quite challenging at times. Knowing the children they were talking about means I can say that that is quite the achievement”. Simon Pollard (percussion)
Highfield Junior School, Bromley
“We had a great carnival day, thank you. Raz was very good at getting things organised and took charge of presenting to the children. Marcia and Raz taught them well so that they gave a great performance to parents. Children and parents enjoyed things very much. We, as teachers, were very impressed. Thank you.” David Kerry, Yr 5 tutor (percussion & dance)
William Ford School, Dagenham
“We had the dance and drumming on Friday and it was fantastic! The children really enjoyed it and thanks again for fitting us in, it was a great day.” Laura Bonfield (percussion & dance)
New Fosseway Special Needs School, Bristol
“Our key stage thought they were excellent, we are obviously quite varied in need but they appealed to all. The instruments were great and the man had a very soothing tone with the kids. The dance session was appropriate and accessible and there was a lot of smiles on the children’s faces. The art session was probably the least appropriate for our guys, just due to their poor fine motor skills, however the resources were good and the kids loved wearing their creations afterwards. Thank you for coming in and sharing your time with us.” Laura Hines, Head of key stages 1 & 2 (percussion, dance & visual arts)
Sauncey Wood Primary School, Harpenden
“Our school had a wonderful day exploring, drums, dance and masks for our Brazilian Carnival day. The teachers were knowledgeable, fun and engaged the children in a great learning experience. We would definitely book again.” Rochelle Cherry (percussion, dance & visual arts)
St Louis Primary School, Newmarket
“I wonder if you could pass on a huge thank you to Raz for a fantastic day today! The children absolutely loved their drumming experience and I was amazed at how quickly they were able to pick up on the drumming techniques with Raz’s instruction! I know that the children will look back very fondly on their day, so many thanks again. Please convey my sincere thanks to Raz for today’s drumming workshop. Our children really enjoyed the opportunity to make music with Raz and it was wonderful to watch them develop their skills over the course of the workshops.” Alice Lebbon, teacher (African drumming)
Surbiton High School, Kingston upon Thames
“It was brilliant! Wow, your guys were amazing and the end results were incredible! The workshops were all fantastic! Please pass on our thanks again to them all. I know it was a busy and tricky schedule but they were so good at knowing what they were doing and where to go which is incredibly helpful on these busy days!! Awesome – many thanks!” Daisy Sunda, Music Teacher/Event Organiser (African Drumming)
Hylands School, Romford
“Your team were absolutely amazing! They arrived very early to set up and were extremely friendly and enthusiastic. The children loved being ‘drummed in’ to the introductory assembly. The body percussion session by Ollie was so full of energy and a sense of fun; that he had the children captivated within moments. This continued to be the theme for the day. Well focused sessions full of information: the region of Africa where the drums were from, the different drum names, how they could be played to create different sounds etc. The team were a huge success and perhaps some of the children’s own word best reflect this. “Thank you for teaching me how to play the drum. It was 100% the best thing I had done that week” – Grace “I absolutely loved playing all the different instruments! Thank you so much for coming to our school.” – Louie After the half term holiday when telling the nursery children we were going to the hall a little boy asked “Are we having the drums today?”. He is a really quiet 4 year old who doesn’t really chat very much so obviously the day made a huge impact on him. Just to say a very big thank you for making our festival of culture so special and a most memorable day for all the children
Stagecoach, Twickenham
“Thank you for your email. Yes we were VERY pleased. The workshop was amazing and ran wonderfully. It was just what I wanted and a super end to the end of the year. Raz and Ella were amazing and I would like to pass on my thanks and apologies for not offering them more refreshments- it was a busy day! I will definitely use your company again! Thank you so much for all your help.” Sarah Chitty (percussion & dance)
Bridge Learning Campus, Bristol
“All the sessions were very well received and I had lots of positive feedback – the tutors prepared well for special needs, they listened to and worked with the pupils well and the children really enjoyed all the sessions! Thank you again for all three wonderful sessions!” Elizabeth Passingham (percussion, dance & visual arts)
Barra Hall Community Group, Middlesex
“I would just like to say a big thank you to you. You were very helpful on the day, especially considering the ‘come as you like’ feel of the day. All of the parents and children loved the event and quite a few have said it was the best activity of the programme, which is great!” Ryan Lowder (African Drumming)