West African Drumming Classes

[JonW]

Hi all. I run weekly classes in West African drumming (djembe and dundun).

 

For beginners I teach the principles of West African drumming using traditional material made accessible. The fun, friendly and informal atmosphere allows everyone to learn at an achievable level. The sessions are fully supported by a co-musician (Zoe Jeffryes) who plays tuned West African bass drums (dunduns)

 

For intermediate / advanced students I teach traditional material collected over many years studying with top West African djembe masters. Having both lived in West Africa and trained in classical music I use my experience of both African and western music to convey the material in a clear and concise way.

 

My classes are being held in the Connexions building next to the Hub on Sharrow Lane, next to Rosi's Italian restaurant on Wednesday evenings. Class starts at 7pm and we do a beginner-level session until 8pm before breaking for tea and biscuits (free of charge!). We reconvene at 7.15 (ish) and do an intermediate / advanced session until 9.30.

 

It's just £5 for the first session or £6 for the second session (or both!). If you attend the first session you are very welcome to stay and watch some of the advanced lesson at no extra cost (it's good to see what you are aspiring to!)

 

We've got a really nice group of beginners at the moment and the atmosphere is relaxed. Likewise we have a small but dedicated group of intermediate / advanced students who are capable of playing some of the harder rhythms that you don't get to hear very often outside of West Africa (because they are hard!)

 

Hope to see some new faces soon

 

Jon

[megalithic]

If you've ever wanted to try this then Jons your man. Fun drumming with a smile. Might well pop along myself, as i've been meaning to for ages.

[JonW]

Classes start again tonight at 7pm at The Hub on Sharrow Lane!

 

Looking forward to playing again with everyone after the Easter break