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Join our African Drumming Classes for Adults and Teens (10 week term)
Looking for a way to release mid-week stress and to have some fun? How about developing better mind and body coordination and building new neural networks? Maybe find your groove and even your rhythmic flow state! What about just connecting with other like minded people and becoming part of a fun and active community?
Look no further! Our 10 week African Drumming Course is the perfect way to achieve all of that and more.
Beginners welcome. Hire drums available.
Now at Two Lake Macquarie Locations!
We are two convenient Lake Macquarie locations! Toronto (Wednesday) and Speers Point (Thursday) with a combined group class in the first and final week on Thursday at Speers Point.
All classes are 6:15 to 7:45 (90 minutes), there may be an adjustment of time for the final class.
When and where?
The first and last classes of the term are a combined class at Speers Point Public School on Thursday night.
| First class | Thursday
1 May |
Speers Point Public School |
| Final class | Thursday
3 July |
Speers Point Public School |
Classes 2 through to and including 9 are at your nominated location:
| Wednesdays
7 May to 25 June |
Toronto Public School |
| Thursday
8 May to 26 June |
Speers Point Public School |
Students that can’t make the first or final class at Speers Point or any other class for that matter, are welcome to make it up in any other week at any location. Just let us know, at least a few hours beforehand, so that we can manage numbers and hire drums.
What happens in a class and throughout the term?
At the beginning of the term we will have a brief introduction, run over the basics, some background and technique. This is useful even if you’ve drummed before since revision and self analysis of your technique and playing style is critical to ongoing development, and a beginners mindset is always fundamental to learning.
Most classes start with some sort of warm up, maybe a game or body percussion or a djembe warmup to learn new phrases and develop endurance.
We then move on to the learning rhythms and will cover 2 to 3 rhythms throughout the term, dependent on the complexity of the rhythms. Most of the rhythms we teach are traditional West African rhythms as taught to us by our teacher and Master drummer Bangoura Ke (Mohamed Bangoura).
When the schedule permits, we end the term with a combined end of term performance, bringing all the classes together and inviting friends and family to come and see what we have learnt, and to join us in the joy that is African drumming and rhythm. This is a low key, relaxed and extremely fun event.
What resources will you provide and how can I practice?
Comperhensive online learning and practice resources!
For those that are keen for a bit (or lots) of practice, we have comprehensive online resources in our Learning Hub to assist and guide you. Each rhythm we teach is documented and detailed in videos that you can play along with and learn from in our online Learning Hub. This is great if you want a bit of revision or skip a class.
People join drumming classes for various reasons, some are keen to learn and develop their skills, some just want to connect with others, some just want an evening every week for themselves where they can zone out from the pressures of life. We understand this and although home practice is highly recommended for your drumming development, it’s not essential and you can participate in classes without it.
What if I miss a class?
If you miss a class, then you can make it up at one of our other locations. We generally try to keep the content aligned between locations, but there may be some difference, not to worry though regular practice is more important than the exact content, so we encourage you to take up this option. If you can’t make it to your scheduled class then come to one of the others that week, if you can’t make those then come to two the following.
You can also go over all the material taught in class in the Learning Hub.
What are the benefits of group drumming?
Group drumming has been shown to:
- Improve cognitive function and build new neural networks
- Stimulate the memory centers in the brain
- Improve coordination and mind body connection
- Get the heart pumping and blood flowing
At the same time you will:
- Meet new people and build social connection
- Learn about West African rhythm and culture
- Improve your sense of rhythm
- Step out of your comfort zone
- Take a holiday from the everyday pressures of life
- Find your rythmic flow state
I’ve never drummed before, is this for me?
This class is accessible to drummers of all levels including beginners. Never drummed before? Although attending a beginner workshop prior is desirable, it’s not essential. We will walk you through the basics and we have great online resources to help you start your journey.
Get started!
So why wait? Join us to experience the joy of African drumming. Let the rhythm move you and become a part of our vibrant drumming community.
Please read the terms and conditions regarding booking, cancellations and refunds before booking.
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