Drum 'taster' sessions on alternate Wednesdays in Church Stretton (see Calendar for dates)

I’m running a ‘taster’ West African drumming session for adult beginners in Church Stretton on alternate Wednesdays. Have a free sample for 15 minutes at the Silvester Horne Institute, Ch Stretton. If you like it, stay on for the rest of the hour for £8 inc. drum hire. Book here: rhythms@thedrumcoach.org

If people like it they can join a rolling workshop series for £8 per session inc drum hire/£7 if you have your own drum. Lots of basics to learn first, then the level will get progressively harder so good drummers will have ‘stretchy’ patterns to learn and play!

Drum workshops on alternate Fridays in Ludlow (see Calendar for dates)

I’m running West African drumming sessions for adult beginners in Ludlow on alternate Fridays, from midday to 1pm. Have a free sample for 15 minutes at the Women's Centre from 11.45. If you like it, stay on for the rest of the hour for £8 inc. drum hire. Booking essential: rhythms@thedrumcoach.org

You can join a regular workshop series for £8 per session inc drum hire/£7 if you have your own drum. Lots of basics to learn first, then the level will get progressively harder so good drummers will have ‘stretchy’ patterns to learn and play!

Drum workshops on frequent Thursdays in Bishops Castle (see Calendar for dates)

I’m running West African drumming sessions for adult beginners in Bishops Castle on Thursdays, from 11am to 12.30. Have a free sample for 15 minutes at the Church Barn. If you like it, stay on for the rest of the hour for £11 inc. drum hire. Booking essential: rhythms@thedrumcoach.org

You can join a regular workshop series for £11 per session inc drum hire/£10 if you have your own drum. Lots of basics to learn first, then the level will get progressively harder so good drummers will have ‘stretchy’ patterns to learn and play!

Autumn Drum Day - a 1 day drum experience  on Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 at Adventure Camp, Hamperley nr Church Stretton. 

I's a fun, outdoor summer workshop featuring a mix of easier to learn rhythms and some more tricky rhythms for intermediate drummers. It's not for complete beginners, so if in doubt about your level of playing do ask me!

What's the drum day all about?
We will play some existing and some new extended rhythms to stretch you a little and to learn to play in a bigger ensemble. No 'walk of shame' drum solos (unless you want to!).
We will major on djembe playing of course, but we will also play dun-duns (see above) so we can have some fun playing the 'bass parts' too. This workshop is not for complete beginners so only pass on invites to friends or family if they're more experienced to at least 'improver' or 'intermediate' level. If in doubt ask me. Booking essential. 
What are the details?
Times: From 10am starting with a warm-up; session 2: 1.30 to 4pm. Bring a picnic lunch to share! Half day attendance is an option - beginners in the morning; more experienced in the afternoon...
Venue & location: Adventure Camp, Hamperley nr Ch Stretton.

Cost: £15 + drum hire £1.00; £7.50+£1 drum hire for half day (am or pm)

What do I need to do now?

Come and join in - for existing beginners and improvers only. I will be making a contribution to my various African charities/good causes after the workshop. I look forward to hitting the skin with you soon!