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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! 2024 dates: January 3, 17, 31; February 14, 21 (note: one week later not two); March 13, 27 

 

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! Dates for 2024 include January 12, 26; February 9, 23; March 8, 22

 

Spring Drum Day - a 1 day drum experience  on Wednessday, April 17th 2024 at Adventure Camp, near Church Stretton. 

It's a fun, indoor/outdoor Spring 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 so we can have some fun playing the 'bass parts' too. This workshop is not for complete beginners - 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, Church Stretton area.

Cost: £16 full day + drum hire £1.00; £8 + £1 drum hire for half day (am or pm)

What do I need to do now?

Make a booking at: rhythms@thedrumcoach.org now - for existing beginners and improvers only. I will be making a contribution to my various West African charities/good causes after the workshop. I look forward to hitting the skin with you soon! 

West African drumming in Shrewsbury! Come and join this local community every Sunday afternoon from 4pm at Meole Brace Peace Memorial Centre, Upper Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9JP. 3.30pm start for absolute beginners to get some extra tuition/practice. 

Visit our Fb page: www.facebook.com/groups/  Email: shrewsburydrummers@gmail.com

The workshops in Church Stretton and Ludlow are my own workshops run by me; the sessions in Shrewsbury are under the Shrewsbury West African Drumming Community umbrella; I'm one of 4 drum leaders I'm not there each week. 

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Welcome to my website that introduces myself and the drumming I offer.

I work in Shropshire mainly around Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

Please have a browse around to find what you need and then contact me for more information.

It's a not-for-profit enterprise so contributions go to various good causes and charities in West Africa, mainly in The Gambia.

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