The Story Behind Us

Est 2011

Drum on the Box, Live out of the Box!

BEAT'ABOX GROUP is a social enterprise driven by a team of creative music educators and performers since 2011. We use music as a platform to nurture young talents, uplift communities, and empower leadership in hope of making Singapore a vibrant and inclusive society. We are constantly bringing people from all walks of life together through rhythm and creative drumming!

Our Team

Our team of MOE-registered, AMIS-certified and NAC-AEP approved music educators, and professional performing artistes, have over 20 years of collective experience in drumming up school programmes, corporate teambuilding, elderly-friendly programmes, and performing live for a variety of events. Experience, Energy, and Passion - we have it all.

Our Founder/Chief Educator

Arthur Choo

Arthur is an established Singaporean music entrepreneur-educator with over 20 years of teaching and performing experience. Fondly remembered as the man who started with one cajon, he founded BEAT’ABOX in 2011 with the ambition to create a vibrant arts scene in Singapore. Over the years, BEAT’ABOX GROUP has grown to become Singapore’s leading Cajon powerhouse, delivering over 500 performances and workshops to more than 100,000 participants across the region.

As a business owner, Arthur is attuned to current affairs and environmental issues. He recognises the importance of spearheading sustainability efforts, especially for a small country like Singapore. After months of R&D, he successfully piloted the first series of green drums and launched Singapore’s first innovative-recycled drumming group, Green Drumming. After an electrifying debut performance at Singapore Expo in 2019, Green Drumming continued to make a sustainable statement at numerous prolific events including Singapore Countdown, Chinese New Year, National Day Parade, and F1 Grand Prix. Today, Green Drumming has evolved into a full-fledged creative service provider for performances, school programmes, corporate teambuilding and community initiatives.

In 2020, Arthur emerged as one of the winners for the Singapore Young Entrepreneurs Award (SYEA) Quality Education and Responsible Supply Chain categories. During the pandemic, he pivoted BEAT’ABOX Group and Green Drumming to provide online tutorials, empowering over 500 students to stay socially engaged through rhythm.

In 2023, Arthur attained a Doctorate in Philosophy (Social Works) and is currently taking his Doctorate in Business Administration.

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) now making waves across industries including the arts, he is inspired to bridge the gap between technology and humanity. He recently founded A.I.R Technology Pte Ltd, an innovative company specialising in developing rhythm-based mobile applications with a mission to foster greater inclusivity in society. The company’s first rhythm game application, Air Drumming is currently under development.

What We Stand For

Our Purpose, Passion, and Path

Our Mission

Make rhythm possible for everyone by inspiring creativity, fostering community and promoting sustainability.

Our Vision

Be the leading rhythm-based edutainment provider in the world where music unites, inspires and drives positive change.

Our Journey

From one cajon to Singapore’s rhythmic powerhouse, we have been drumming for over a decade and contributing to a more vibrant, inclusive and sustainable society.

Our Timeline

The Rhythm of Our Growth

2011

Founded BEAT'ABOX group with a mission to inspire and empower everyone through rhythm.

2012

First official public performance and setting the tone for our future growth.

2013

Bringing over 1,000 individuals together at Singapore's Largest Cajon Festival, BOX'OUT.

2014

BOX'OUT returns for second edition, bigger and better, we brought together a larger audience.

2015

Celebrating Youth & Music at SHINE Festival, Representing Singapore at Sacheon Percussion Festival, and BOX'OUT's Final Edition

2016

Performed at President Star Charity ShowCelebrating the new year with Singaporeans live at MediaCorp Countdown Party

2017

BEAT’ABOX had the honor of performing at the prestigious Crescendo Musical, an event that brought together exceptional talent from across the region.

2018

Expanded to include corporate teambuilding and community outreach programs.

2019

Spearheading sustainable arts with Green Drumming by BEAT'ABOX, Celebrating Chinese New Year with Singaporeans live on MediaCorp Ch8.

2020

Hyping up the crowd live at Singapore Countdown Party

2021

Released "Together Now" music video with 500+ youth talents, surpassing 100,000 views. Partnered with NAC to create a 5-episode Cajon tutorial series, engaging youths during the pandemic.

2022 & Beyond

Empowering over 100,000 Singaporeans from all walks of life, ages, sectors with rhythm! Drumming up joy and fun with schools, corporates, government organisations, NGOs