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Drum Class / Events

Drum Class and Events

Do you want to learn how to drum but don’t know where to begin?

Experience Olympia’s most popular hand drum class!

This is where we learn how to play together!

Topics include…

Effective group drumming
Exercises for timing and speed
Poly-Rhythms and Improvisation
Proper hand drum techniques
Community Drum Circle Confidence

This is a universal style of hand drumming.

This means that the class focuses on those aspects of drumming that are universal to most any drum or drumming tradition that utilizes hand drumming.

Students are not bound to any specific tradition and learn how to create their own rhythms as well.
Although the class is primarily taught on djembe drums (provided), the goal of the class is to teach people to play any hand drum with confidence and flare in any situation (drum circle, on stage, alone, etc.).
Most of all, the goal is to get people to truly enjoy the art of drumming!

Class Description

Drumcircles encourage participants to express their creativity and develop skills in social and emotional development as well as musical and rhythmic understanding. A drumcircle is accessible to all participants at any level of entry.

This class is geared towards those who have little or no prior drumming experience, but also accommodates intermediate players.
We cover basics such as: holding and striking a drum properly, basic coordination drills, easy rhythms, and playing as a group.
Drums are available to use if you do not own one.
Those with prior experience will be given more challenging rhythms and playing techniques.

When
6:30 pm Thursday

Where
Yenney’s West Side Store
1404 Harrison Ave
Olympia

Cost
Only $25 per Month – (first class FREE) Drop in classes are $10 per night so the monthly rate is quite a money saving deal.

We guarantee a fun learning experience.

“Great class! Very fun, educational and therapeutic. Thanks!”
Marsha Venables

Want to get involved but don’t have a drum?
Not a problem! We can provide you with a authentic African Djembe.

Teaching at The Seattle World Rhythm Festival – April 2010

Here is a video of Michael and Bill doing a hand drum demonstration at the weekly drum class in Olympia

Here is a video of Michael and Bill doing a hand drum demonstration at the monthly Traditions drum circle in Olympia

Drumming Reduces Stress

“You keep doing this and I’ll keep coming”
Cathy Ross, Music Teacher

In this introductory course we will cover…