Matthew Hodgins is a Canadian percussionist and music producer with classroom experience, who for 16 years has taught and performed extensively in England and British Columbia. Both in practice and in research, Matthew has developed truly thrilling workshops which will blend music, voices, numeracy, physical skills, invention and expression, which also include his valuable set of drums. This service delivers immaculate djembe drums to the hands of your students and then teaches groove-techniques which culminate with performances. Matthew unifies the hearts and minds of children with his inspiring teaching and rapid results. In addition to being listed in the ArtStarts Artists in the Classroom Directory he was selected in 2014 for the Vancouver School Board Artist in Residence Program. Equally available to Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.