Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on April 17, 2026. If you prefer to register…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. This class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, build endurance, and experience the joy of making music together in a high-energy, supportive environment. **Please note – you are…

An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal, even with complete strangers! The…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on April 10, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. This class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, build endurance, and experience the joy of making music together in a high-energy, supportive environment. **Please note – you are…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 27, 2026. If you prefer to register…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. This class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, build endurance, and experience the joy of making music together in a high-energy, supportive environment. **Please note – you are…

Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 20, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal, even with complete strangers! The…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 13, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

Intermediate West African Drumming is an energizing class for drummers ready to level up their skills and dive into more complex rhythms at a faster pace. This class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, build endurance, and experience the joy of making music together in a high-energy, supportive environment. **Please note – you…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. When you sign up for the Advanced West African Drumming Series, you will be registered for 6 drumming sessions with no obligation to attend every session. The series will meet…

*Please note – this registration page is for the full 10 class series. Classes take place March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 8, 15.​​​​​​​ If you register for the full series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each. Alternatively, you have the option of registering for single sessions under…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 6, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 27, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 26, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 20, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

  **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 13, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 12, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 6, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 5, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…