Testimonials
“Thank you so much for an amazing enrichment experience for the children at Maidenbower Infant School. Your workshops were engaging, exciting and so much fun for the children (and the staff!). Even after a jam-packed day of workshops with all of the classes in the school, you also managed to deliver an inspirational assembly at the end of the day where all of the children and staff left buzzing about music and beatboxing. We had lots of very excited children leaving school to tell their parents what a great day they had (and also to beg them to attend your club!). We will be definitely looking to book you in again with us next year. Thanks again!”
Lea Kelly (Assistant Head at Maidenbower Infant School)
“Amazing workshop. Our school loved rapping to The Gruffalo with Ollie. His workshop got all the children buzzing, including our reluctant readers. What a good way of telling stories, and adding rhythm to learning. Highly recommend!”
Sarah Boghurst (Year 1 class teacher and Reading For Pleasure Lead at St. Peter’s Primary)
“Thankyou so much for today, our students absolutely loved your sessions. Hope to see you again in the future.”
(Kerry Lusted, Well-being Mentor, Philpots Manor School)
“My daughter loves Ollie's lessons.
He inspires her to never give up and make great sounds and music.” Sadie Goff
“My sons love Ollie's weekly sessions...it's lovely to see them having fun and creating rhythms on anything they can get a sound out of!” Carolyn Mohan
“Ollie’s passion and enthusiasm for what he does is infectious and I know the children will always have a brilliant session with him.” Cherie Harvey
“Tomas experienced a zoom class via his school today and absolutely loved it.
So much so, he asked to be signed up to weekly classes.” Esther Bruhn
“Love your passion.” Anke Keitel-Dimitriou
“Brilliant motivational classes with very positive messages about respect. Ollie you are great with kids and my son enjoys you beatboxing.” Agnieszka Kaminska
“We look forward to it every week and everyone can join in.” Sarnia Scott.
“The best and most positively encouraging percussion and music session out there!” Friedel de Beer
“Fantastic Birthday Party and after school classes for my 7yr old and his friends. He enjoys every class.” Vikki Turney
“My daughter, Araba (8), has absolutely loved Rhythm Masters. She loves working with Ollie. She has been equally engaged on line. Now her brother is also enjoying the session. Ollie is clearly a talent musically but also has the skills to engage the children. We all think Ollie is cool! Thank you for the sessions Ollie.” Natasha Quarm
“Ollie’s sessions are super. So engaging and above all fun! I love the themes of kindness, perseverance and happiness that permeate the sessions and Ollie really builds self esteem and independence. I thoroughly recommend.” Lucy Laing
“Thomas (8) really enjoyed the Rhythm Masters classes at school, its great that he can continue them on Zoom as he looks forward to them each week.” Rachel Stevens
“My son (9) has gained a real love of music since a Rhythm Masters course so have just signed him up to the 10 week course. Thank you Ollie.”
“Rose (8) enjoys her Rhythm masters classes, they are great fun, and it is helping to build her confidence.” Sarah Jeffreys
Jemima (8) Loves these classes!” Selena Bevis
“My son (6) loves Rhythm Masters! Ollie is so engaging with the children, and they love learning new rhythms and beats.” Heather Hillier
“Thomas (7) had a great time and has asked to sign up for more lessons! Thomas isn’t usually able to attend school clubs because of my job, so being able to do this from home is great!” Hilary Naylor
“The kids, Jessica (6) and Reuben (9), had a great session, thanks! They are looking forward to the next!” May Bound
“George (6) loves Rhythm Masters and absolutely loves his Rhythm Master mic too!” Heather Alice
“My kids (6 and 11) are loving the Rhythm Masters Zoom experience! Each week they learn something new and they can’t wait for more!” (Gill Maccey
“My child (8) has grown so much in confidence and creativity in these Zoom classes. It’s wonderful how they can make music out of anything!” Bill Townsend
“Thank you for such a great class. My children (5 and 9) are so happy and positive at the moment. They love it! These Zoom music classes have really given them something to look forward to every week!” Jennifer Good
“The kids, Jessica (6) and Reuben (9), had a great session, thanks! They are looking forward to the next!” May Bound
“George (6) loves Rhythm Masters and absolutely loves his Rhythm Master mic too!” Heather Alice
“My kids (6 and 11) are loving the Rhythm Masters Zoom experience! Each week they learn something new and they can’t wait for more!” (Gill Maccey)
“My child (8) has grown so much in confidence and creativity in these Zoom classes. It’s wonderful how they can make music out of anything!” Bill Townsend
“Thank you for such a great class. My children (5 and 9) are so happy and positive at the moment. They love it! These Zoom music classes have really given them something to look forward to every week!” Jennifer Good
“Ollie’s Rhythm Master’s club provides an opportunity for all children to take part and explore rhythm in a fun and educational environment. The children always have such a fantastic time and love having the opportunity to explore lots of different drumming techniques and rhythms using a wide variety of resources from djembe’s to broom handles!
Rhythm Master’s is an excellent way to develop and enhance the schools’ music curriculum in such a fun and inspiring way. Every school should have a club like this.”
Caroline Underwood, Music Specialist, Gossops Green Primary School)
“They all absolutely loved the music making! Thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon- even my husband Tom loved it and he normally tries to avoid James's birthday parties!!
James was thrilled with the tutorial as well and is full of new ideas to try out!
I think it's fair to say that you inspired everyone that was there!” (Nikki Seaman)
“Ollie ran an awesome anti-bullying day at Twineham; the pupils found the workshops inspiring, up-lifting and powerful. The children learned powerful and positive messages whilst enjoying superb singing activities, lifted by Ollie's innovative use of technology to really engage the pupils. Thank you Ollie for a brilliant day that reinforced our messages in a way that will stay with the children for a long term because of the joyful workshops they shared with you.’
(Scott Reece, Headteacher at Twineham CE School)
“I just wanted to write to thank you for your amazing workshops today. They really blew us away and it was the talk of the school. The children were all so engaged and hanging on your every word. It was incredible how they could all play their own instruments and how you brought the stories to life for them. I have had amazing feedback from the teachers who have been to speak to me to say ‘Wow you should have seen Riley this morning. He was so excited and engaged’. I think the teachers also had a great time. It is so lovely that you allowed the children to really express themselves and fully lose themselves (in a good way). A lot of our children have fairly limited experiences so it was so lovely to see them having such a great time. I can safely say we will definitely be asking you back if you would like to come.
Thanks from me and the 400 children who had the pleasure of being in your workshops today.”(Rebecca Conwell, Early Years Lead, Brettenham Primary School)
“It's always a treat to welcome you back to Southway each year. The children and staff were once again wowed by your energy and passion for such an important topic. You brilliantly highlighted the importance of team work, friendship and that they themselves have the power to make a huge difference. Thank you once again and see you next year!”
(Catherine, Vice Principal, Southway Primary
School)“Best party ever! Something different, great fun and left the kids and adults buzzing!”
(Jennifer Siwicki)
“A huge thank you for Maya’s party today, she had a fantastic time as I’m sure you could see. The kids loved it and lots of parents said how much they enjoyed it too.
Definitely a party to remember! “
(Jo Walton)“Rhythm Masters is the best club in the world.”
(Emma Tough, Pupil)
“Ollie is cool and I think Rhythm Masters is the best.“
(Finley J, Pupil)
“Rhythm Masters is the best club I’ve ever been to.”(Shanaya Lee, Pupil)
“The whole school is talking about your wonderful visit. Everybody loved it! The school is buzzing, the girls loved the books and the teachers were ALL incredibly impressed with the whole day; your musical skills, your classroom skills, your interaction with the girls and ability to quickly adapt if necessary, not to mention your infectious enthusiasm and energy. It was an incredibly positive experience for the Prep School, so thank you very much indeed.”
(Mrs Ceri Hughes, Librarian at Notre Dame Prep School)
“Ollie came to entertain at my daughters 5th birthday party, we had around 25 kids from age 1 to age 8 and they all joined in, he was great and the kids loved him! As did the grown ups! I would recommend him to anyone wanting to take the stress out of their kids birthday party! Lovely chilled guy, and a great entertainer, we can’t thank you enough!”
(Sarah Thomson)
Thanks again Ollie!' Ollie visited us at Twineham and treated our children to a truly inspiring and up-lifting assembly. I was amazed that in the space of 20 minutes he had our whole school singing, clapping and tapping out beats with confidence and joy. Ollie's use of digital multi-track looping, voice transformation and beat boxing brings something dynamic, modern and exciting to the school music experience. We can't wait to book Ollie in again to run a workshop - the children got so much from his visit with a feel-good experience that boosted our well-being, teamwork and energy levels from the very first beat!'(Scott Reece, Headteacher at Twineham CE School)
“Ollie was one of the best extra-curricular investments and enrichment days we have had! We faced Ollie with the challenge of engaging 200 KS2 pupils the week after SATS and then another 100 very excitable KS1 pupils in the afternoon and he blew us a way by making every single child a part of the session and left them raving about it for days (as well as the teachers!) It was inclusive, exciting, interactive and pitched perfectly! Ollie really considered what we need and was incredibly flexible in the organisation and planning! Thank you! We would recommend to anyone!”
(Sian Elston, Head of COIN Centre
Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre)
“It was an absolutely fantastic day, I’ve had so many positive comments from staff, children and even parents, who have said their children went home buzzing about your workshop.
What a great talent you have and your sessions were extremely engaging for all ages, relevant to our healthy living week and much fun was had by all.”
(Tracy Hemsley, Sports Lead, Crawley Down School)
“Can I say how brilliant Year 6 thought Ollie Heath's ‘Shakespeare’s Star Wars’ workshop was. He made World Book Day Highly engaging! “
Tammy White, Literacy Lead, Bush Hill Primary
“As parties go it was an absolute gift because you had them in the palm of your hand for a full hour! Dan loved it! I’ve had lots of messages from his friends’ parents too saying how much their kids enjoyed it. From my perspective it was wonderful to see the whole group totally engaged and enthralled the entire time - there was music made and just the right amount of moving around and lots of laughter! Loved seeing them work together and see what sounds and rhythms they could make. Dan thought it was the best birthday party ever and is already planning on booking you for next year!”
Emma McCarthy (Parent)
"Thank you for the day and making it so bespoke to sport, our commonwealth week and our focus on enriching teamwork. The children (and adults) loved the participation, fun and energy that you brought to our school. We are hoping to continue this through a 'Rhythm Masters Club' next term."
Mrs S Kirby, Head teacher, Warnham C E Primary School
"Ollie’s enthusiasm for music, along with the way in which he talked to and inspired the children, was second to none. He led the assembly with great presence and panache and the entire hall of over 200 people were hanging on his every word, children and adults alike. In particular, the engagement of some of our more vulnerable children was incredible. We have several children who can find concentration a struggle, as well as those whose self-confidence and self-esteem are low, for a range of complex, emotional reasons. Ollie’s workshop sessions and the performance to the school were so inclusive that no child let anything stand in the way of being completely involved. I spent the rest of the day dancing and singing, having been completely inspired by what I had seen and heard that morning, and not necessarily always in my head. Ollie’s energy for learning through music was utterly infectious and I would have no hesitation in recommending him for a visit to every school in the country. We will certainly be inviting him back."
Sarah, Head of Domansland Primary School, East Grinstead
“The children absolutely loved the workshops! A perfect introduction to our new book. It was great to see the children enjoying themselves and learning in an exciting and creative way. They are still talking about it now!”
Grace Jeal, Year 5, Teacher/English Coordinator, Wisborough Green Primary
Your workshops were an energising and exciting experience for all the children. The atmosphere around the academy was buzzing during the day, and the use of music was an amazing way to embed the idea of Growth Mindset and positive learning with the children. The sessions were inclusive of all learners and the children are still talking about the sessions even now."
Christie, Head of Southwater Academy, Horsham
"Rarely have I seen a young audience so engaged and enraptured. Your beat-boxing and story-telling session was a real highlight of the day, and provided the perfect contrast to the other children’s activities that were included as part of BookFest at The Hurlingham Club in London. Thank you so much for your willingness to participate and your total professionalism as a guest presenter- I’m not surprised that you are in much demand."
Laurence Croneen, Founding Director of Deeper Blue Limited - Europe & Asia
"Thank you for coming and supporting us in our RRSA knowledge. It was a great experience, so different and very inspiring."
Marta Weimann, Rights and Responsbilities Lead, Egremont Primary, Liverpool
'Ollie's African drumming workshop with our children was fantastic! We used it as part of our fabulous finish and the children loved having the opportunity to use different instruments in many different ways. The children were amazed by what Ollie could do and lots of them now want to be musicians in the future! Very inspirational, Thank you!"
Emma Grimsdale, Teacher, Peacehaven Heights Primary School
"Thanks again for your visit this week. The children are still buzzing! Every now and then I catch them singing your song too – brilliant!"
Catherine Monk, Vice Principal, Southway School
"Thank you so much for yesterday - the school is still buzzing…."
Rachel Nunns, Head teacher, Castlewood Primary School
"Your energy and enthusiasm are so infectious and the children had a really super time. A wonderful way to finish Anti- Bullying week."
Sally Johnson, Twyford Prep School
"Thank you for raising our spirits and adding to the happiness and enjoyment at North Heath Primary School."
M Gildea, Head Teacher, North Heath Primary School, Horsham
"We had such a wonderful day with Ollie, he tailored the music to meet our children's needs and made it fun and exciting for all to take part. All the children and adults were so engaged!!! We had wonderful results with our children's writing after Ollie's sessions as he brought the stories to life and gave the children strategies to remember their content through catchy tunes and easily remembered rhymes. A day that we have all been talking about for weeks afterwards, come back soon Ollie!!!!"
Marie Barkley, Class Teacher, Year One, Sudbury Primary School, Wembley
"The young people LOVED it and got loads out of it, with even some unlikely characters getting totally involved! It was fun, informative and engaging and we’re so pleased you could come to work with us and our young people."
Rose Abram, NCS Project Officer, Groundwork South (Sussex & Surrey)
"It was the best show of my life! Reading is so much more fun to music!"
Aron, Aged 6, Sudbury Primary, Wembley
"I would like to thank you for making our sons birthday party a memorable one. A group of 11 year old boys were buzzing after the party. Comments from the children........ "that was epic!" "That was the most awesome thing I've done!"
Rachel Brock, Head Teacher, Escots Primary, East Grinstead
"Thank you so much for the workshop. It was brilliant! The kids really enjoyed themselves, as did the parents coming to watch! Creating the poem gave them good ownership of the song as they recognised their hard work and they loved creating the volcano sound scape. We've recommended you to the other teachers within the school. I know that for us, the workshop really worked for our Active Planet topic."
Sarah Bretland, Head of Year 3, Blackwell Primary, East Grinstead
"Ollie’s visits to OLQOH are always eagerly awaited, by children and staff alike. Be it to teach us African Drums, Beat Box or for a special Themed Day, we always have fun, learning and working together."
Tobias Melia – Head Teacher, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Primary School, Crawley
"Thank you so much for coming along to the Sussex School Games today. Amazing (as ever), and exactly the start to the day that we needed. Your performances are absolutely unique and certainly have the WOW factor for the children (and the adults actually)! Thanks again Ollie!"
Ed Bartram - Events Officer, Active Sussex
"Thank you for taking part, you were brilliantly engaging with the children and I've had excellent feedback about your workshop."
Aisling Zambon - Head of Entertainment, Funk the Family Festival
"Hey @ollie_heath just saw you at @FunkTheFamily, best set I've seen at a festival, my 15month year old loved it too!"
Russell Greenwood
"I wish we could be in your class forever! I will never forget you. I used to be shy but I feel so much more confident now! You are a spectacular Teacher and I have learnt a lot from you."
Willow, Age 8, Westdene Primary, Hove
"The children loved their One World Week drumming celebration with you!"
Carole Tobin, Headteacher, Roxeth Primary School, Harrow
"The best workshop I have ever been to!"
Kaleb Montreal, Age 8, Greenway Academy, Horsham
"It was such a great experience for all the children and really made our Book Week fantastic!"
Judith Clarke, Literacy Leader/Teacher, Rusper Primary
"Thank you for your brilliant work with Rhythm Masters. They SO enjoy their sessions with you & it was great to see their enthusiasm & confidence on stage - their parents clearly loved it!"
Emma Bright, Music Teacher, Westdene Primary, Hove
"All the year groups said how brilliant it was and the children loved it!"
Rosie Loftus, Literacy Leader/Teacher, Halsford Park Primary
"Every now and then you feel your school come together as one. Ollie’s workshops did that for us at North Heath. We had 420 pupils and 30 staff engaged in meaningful, creative learning provided by a teacher at the top of his game. We’d recommend a day in the company of Ollie without reservation. Truly inspirational."
M Gildea, Headteacher, North Heath Community Primary School, Horsham
"I first started going to Ollie’s drumming workshops when I was 4 years old. I enjoyed it so much I continued to go to holiday workshops and after school clubs until I got to high school where I carried on drumming and am now at a grade 5 level. Ollies workshops really helped my confidence to grow and improve and as I continue learning with him I developed as a person and really discovered my passion for music. His musical teaching techniques really clicked with me and had me in awe as i learnt to not just drums but also my human rights. Learning social skills through body percussion have really come in useful in later life! Without Ollie's workshops I would not be the person I am today."
Morgan Moutney-James, Aged 16
"I just wanted to let you know that all staff are raving about their Rhythm and Rhyme workshops. All the children really enjoyed themselves and the staff too. Children who can be difficult to engage impressed their teachers with their interest and enthusiasm. They are saying it's the best workshop we've had in a long time.Thanks so much Ollie - I hope you'll want to come back again - I know you do lots of different workshops."
Jane Ansell Oaks Primary, Hillingdon
"32 attended the session from 25 different schools. 31 attendees rated the session as outstanding and one as good. Comments made included : Excellent! Really exciting and fun, Practical - filled with lots of ideas to take back to the classroom, Interactive & enjoyable with some great ideas, Wow!, It was EPIC!"
Teresa Farrow, CPD Lead Central Bedfordshire Teaching School Partnership
“The Primary School PE Co-ordinators were totally engaged and bowled over by the energy and quality on show. It was great to see how Ollie’s passion for music and learning could be tailor made for all types of curriculum demands.”
Steve Hill (East Grinstead Youth Sport Development Officer and Head of PE at Imberhorne School)
"Amazing!!!! I still remember everything I learnt from when I was 8! "
Kelly Cellini (Aged 21)
"I really like your narrations and the music and it was also the best part of my day!"
Charlie White (Aged 9)
“Ollie’s Rhythm Master workshops aim to promote self-belief in children whilst teaching the rhythmic arts. It was a fantastic way to start the musical year and the children were buzzing with the pace and dynamism of Ollie's sixty-minute workshops throughout the day."
Mark Travers (Head of Hurst Prep Music)
“Thank you for an incredible workshop Ollie. You were amazing. All the children loved the sessions. It was inspiring, the sound was incredible and the children clearly loved it. We will certainly be getting you back as often as possible!”
Jaqui Mariott (Head of Cheam School)
"Ollie had the children in the palm of his hand from the moment they walked into the hall. His adapted beat box vocals amused the children having been made personal to our school. Looking round the hall there were beaming faces and participation everywhere (from adults and children alike!) Fun was had by all and the children were talking about this for the rest of the day."
Nicola Woods (Head at Leechpool Primary- Horsham)
“...250 deputy heads were shaken out of their post-lunch slump. It was a definite highlight of the conference.”
Pam Langmead (EPHA Manager)
“Ollie’s skill, energy and ideas made the kids both excited and enthusiastic about maths.”
Alex Wingham (Deputy Head of St. Martins School)
“I have never seen so many children and staff transfixed at any one time! Ollie is an incredibly talented musician who brings the curriculum bang up to date with an approach to music that our children can completely bond with and relate to. Engagement, enthusiasm and involvement are the key to Ollie’s success – he had the whole school working as a team within 15 minutes! An absolute must for any school!"
James Crump - Head Teacher (Heron Way School - Horsham)
"Ollie's sessions were full of energy, creativity and enthusiasm. He inspired all children, regardless of ability to create exciting rhythms within the context of values. The children felt energized and full of confidence after a wonderful day."
Simon Cannon - Deputy Head (Greenway School - Horsham)
“What a brilliant session. We were all (children and staff) enthralled. A contemporary approach to the anti-bullying message so valued by the school. We would recommend this to all schools. Thank you.”
Alison White - Deputy-Head (Hertford Junior School -Brighton)
"Motivational and brilliant! Fits in fantastically with school ethos and PHSCE.”
Andy Pinnock - Music Co-ordinator- St. Luke’s Junior School(Brighton)
“What I really like about it is the fact that it not only encouraged the children to be active but it promotes the skills of listening, teamwork,, perseverance and much more. A must for every class in every school.”
Nicola Shattock - Deputy Head - Surrey Square Juniors (London)
“The best assembly I have ever seen!”
Teresa Day - Deputy Head - Leechpool Primary School
“First class! Thank you for inspiring us. Staff welcomed the refreshing change from the 3R's!”
Andy Bartron - Deputy Head - Windmills Junior School (Hassocks)
“Excellent! Terrific to work so effectively with 450 children aged 4-11. All really engaged and thoroughly enjoying the experience.”
Jim Pearson - Head Teacher - North lancing School (North Lancing)
“A fantastic way to put across delicate issues about bullying. The children were really motivated and inspired. I am sure they will use the catchy action against bullying phrases in the playground!”
Kaye (Deputy Head) - Crawley Down Village C of E School
“An excellent assembly! I've never seen so many children totally involved!”
Clare Harrison - Class Teacher- Langley Primary School (Crawley)
“Excellent way of encouraging team work - co-operation skills. Getting children to think beyond the obvious. Promoting good behaviour for learning. We would like to expose many more students to these sessions.”
S.G. Smith - Assistant Head - Littlehampton School
“I think today was the bestest day of my life!”
My age is 8 and I am a boy! The Mill Primary School (Crawley)
“Brilliant! I cannot praise you enough.”
Mrs Kirsty Bentley Music Coordinator - Leechpool Primary School (Crawley)
"It’s Wow factor with vision immediate results and long term benefits...I am still seeing the effects of Ollie’s work with us 3 years later.”
Jessica Naish - Project Director of Sherman Theatre - Cardiff
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Jennie Lawes - Aloe Vera
“Great fun! MAde me awake and smile lots.”
Virginia Keefe - Palmeira Practice
“Very enjoyable and effective.”
Graham Maheux - The Utility Warehouse
“Brilliant! Great energy and pace. Brought everyone in. Huge fun! Well worth while and we’re all working better together already!”
Alistair Sawday - Alistair Sawday Publications
“It was a good wake up call, gave energy and refocused us all in the morning.”
Jason Matthews - Perfect Print