African Drumming Classes, Beginners August 2024

Name: African Drumming Classes, Beginners August 2024
Start: 2024-09-23T18:30:00+09:30
End: 2024-09-23T19:30:00+09:30
Location: Spicer Uniting Church

Schedule

Mon Sep 23 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

Spicer Uniting Church | Adelaide, SA

7 week block of classes for new players and folks with some basic experience and familiarity with the djembe drum. Over the course of the term you'll learn how to sit comfortably with your drum, how to play the basic sounds and how to start speaking the language of djembe music. We also do fun and slightly challenging warm-up exercises to help develop your musical timing and physical dexterity. Drum hire per class is available at checkout.
You're welcome to do the first class on a casual basis before committing to the term. The $25 cost, which includes drum hire, will come off your term fee.
We cover one rhythm per term which will normally include learning two djembe parts and a musical break. Most importantly it's a fun and relaxed class with a focus on simply enjoying the musical vibe.
Video support materials of the term content are provided to help with practice and learning.
Location: Spicer Uniting Church (Matthew room), 44a Fourth Ave, St Peters
When: Monday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Dates: August 12 to Sept 23 2024
CONTACT AND BOOKINGS:
Adrian Grigg: ph 0421 850 625 or via Facebook Messenger
COST:
7 week term with drum hire: $175
7 week term without drum hire: $150 (you need an adult sized djembe)
Tickets available at:
https://www.trybooking.com/CUBZN
See below for full description of class structure and T&Cs

CLASS OUTLINES:
BEGINNERS (Level 1)
This class is designed both for new players and those who've had some formal instruction in playing djembe and West African percussion. Over the course of the term you'll learn how to sit comfortably with your drum, how to play at least 2 of the 3 basic sounds and how to start speaking the language of djembe music. We cover one rhythm per term which will normally include learning two djembe parts, a musical break and some simple solo phrases.
I provide video material via YouTube to help remind you what we've done each week so can do some practice between classes if you'd like, or even just watch the videos as a little memory jog.
Classes are supported by a small backing ensemble who play the dunduns to provide a backing track to our grooves.
I have drums available for purchase ranging from $270 for entry level, or you can also book a hire drum.
Terms and Conditions:
If you purchase the ticket option to bring your own drum, it must be an adult sized djembe or similar. Bringing along your kid's toy bongos won't do!
If due to serious ill health or other extenuating circumstances you're not able to continue with face to face classes after or before commencing the term then we can talk about a reasonable resolution, which may include course credit or refund of the unused amount.
To create the best learning environment class size will be capped