Perfect for everyone from the raw beginner, to the drum curious, to drum circle enthusiasts, to those with some djembe experience seeking fresh rhythmic music instruction with a solid foundation.
Enjoy learning to play the most popular hand-drum, the West African Djembe!
Explore techniques that make your drum sing.
Learn about the Power of the Pulse, the key ingredient behind playing rhythmic music in community, where all voices have a place in the circle.
Feel the magic of interlocking rhythm patterns and your relation to the whole, as you find your place within the unity of the beat.
Discover how organized group drumming calms the nervous system, clears the mind, energizes the body and inspires the spirit.
“Discovering the world of drumming, through your talent and enthusiasm, has been a wonderful experience.”
~ Bob, 2017
Other details:
❂ This Playshop can serve as pre-requisite for Sunday’s “Jola: a W. African Djembe, Bass Drum, & Percussion Workshop”.
❂ Welcome all adults, motivated teens, and youth ages 10+. No previous musical or drumming experience needed!
❂ Bring a djembe, ashiko or bougarbou if you have one.
❂ A limited number of djembe-style drums are available for in-class use for $5, for those who don’t have one. Available as a registration add on.
❂ Our number of chairs are limited, so you may be asked to bring your own folding or stacking chair. (Please clean the chair ‘feet’.)
❂ Wonderful, affordable overnight accommodations are also available here at Center Street Retreat. (Limited number). Available as a registration add on.
“Drumming helps to alchemize the intensity & density of individual & collective energies, into a lighter, higher vibration. So let’s keep drumming!” ~ Barbara Gail
Make a weekend of it!
︎ Saturday night’s inspiring “When the Drummers Were Women” art herstory slide show, where ancient artifacts of women drummers come alive in photographs from The Layne Redmond Collection. Followed by community drumming around an open fire outdoors!
︎ Sunday’s “Jola: W. African Drum & Percussion Workshop” from 2-5pm
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All tickets are sold a la carte, with discounts available for purchasing more than one of Barbara’s drumming workshops!
