Passport Asheville: Dununs!!!
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Join us for a full-day drumming workshop with Robin "Bountou" Leftwich of Happy Beat Drumming. This engaging session is part of the Passport Workshop Series.
Designed for drummers of all experience levels, this workshop provides an in-depth exploration of dunun playing. Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, you'll develop stronger technique, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of both traditional and ballet/performance-style dunun.
Workshop Highlights:
*Traditional and ballet-style dunun instruction
*Dunun rhythm study
*Rhythm history and cultural context
*Technique refinement and sound development
*Rudiments and skill-building exercises
*Introduction to reading and writing djembe and dunun notation
*Supportive, hands-on instruction in a fun learning environment
What to Bring:
Please bring your djembe and any dununs you would like to play. All instruments should be in good playing condition. Participants are encouraged to bring full ballet dunun sets.
The Passport Workshop Series is designed to help drummers build confidence, improve technique, learn authentic West African rhythms, and enjoy the energy of group drumming. Each workshop offers fresh material and practical instruction, making it easy to join the series at any point.
Robin "Bountou" Leftwich is known for combining expert instruction with an encouraging teaching style and a great sense of humor. His workshops are energetic, welcoming, and packed with practical knowledge, giving participants the opportunity to accomplish far more than they ever expected in a single day.
To register contact Lois: [email protected]
Cost: $100 per workshop
Payment: PayPal to [email protected] or pay at the workshop.
Don't miss this opportunity to spend a full day learning, playing, and growing with one of the region's most respected West African drumming instructors.
Designed for drummers of all experience levels, this workshop provides an in-depth exploration of dunun playing. Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, you'll develop stronger technique, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of both traditional and ballet/performance-style dunun.
Workshop Highlights:
*Traditional and ballet-style dunun instruction
*Dunun rhythm study
*Rhythm history and cultural context
*Technique refinement and sound development
*Rudiments and skill-building exercises
*Introduction to reading and writing djembe and dunun notation
*Supportive, hands-on instruction in a fun learning environment
What to Bring:
Please bring your djembe and any dununs you would like to play. All instruments should be in good playing condition. Participants are encouraged to bring full ballet dunun sets.
The Passport Workshop Series is designed to help drummers build confidence, improve technique, learn authentic West African rhythms, and enjoy the energy of group drumming. Each workshop offers fresh material and practical instruction, making it easy to join the series at any point.
Robin "Bountou" Leftwich is known for combining expert instruction with an encouraging teaching style and a great sense of humor. His workshops are energetic, welcoming, and packed with practical knowledge, giving participants the opportunity to accomplish far more than they ever expected in a single day.
To register contact Lois: [email protected]
Cost: $100 per workshop
Payment: PayPal to [email protected] or pay at the workshop.
Don't miss this opportunity to spend a full day learning, playing, and growing with one of the region's most respected West African drumming instructors.
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Where is it happening?
Francine Delany New School For Children, 119 NC-191, Asheville, NC 28806-2922, United States
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