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Drumming for Meditation
Drumming on this planet has had many functions over the centuries: As
communitcation, celebration, work, war, and probably the least
explored - meditation. When one thinks of drumming it's usually
in a loud, bombastic setting. However, here at Community Drums
we focus on the quiet side of the drum. In particular, the West
African djembe drum, though any drum will work. Quieting the
mind so the vibration of the drum can affect one is a most satisfying
experience.
That is what Community Drums is all about.
My classes engage the mind at first with the intention of passing the
information to the hands.
Once the elements of a rhythm are practiced a meditational state can occur.
Ultimately, the quiet mind along with the vibrating drum can
merge.
 To get to this spot - I have a process of learning any rhythm to get
anyone there -
whether you have musical experience or not!
The process is not something I invented as many musicians use it for
whatever instrument being studied.
What happens is we break the final rhythm into 3 elements:
- Rhythm pattern
- Hand pattern
- Tone(s) pattern
After playing the rhythm in each of these elements with all
the possible permutations we put it all together and then play it for
at least 10 - 20 minutes.
This is where the meditation truly can happen.
 Meditational Drumming Classes
First Touch: Beginning-Beginner Djembe Classes
Drum of choice is the Djembe drum.
*drum meditation - "sitting meditation for those that can't sit still"
DRUM ONE! DRUM ALL!
No experience necessary. Djembes provided / ages 16 & up
CLASS #1 - Weekend
What: "First Touch" @ Ultimate Day of Djembe
Where: Double Rainbow Ranch 6541 N. 63rd, Niwot/Longmont
When: Select SATURDAYS / Noon - 1:30pm / Jan. - June / Sept. & Oct.
Please e-mail for monthly updates: communitydrum@earthlink.net
Registration & Cost: $12 per class - pay @ class
CLASS #2 - Weekday/Evening
What: Beginning Drumming for Health & Therapy
Where: Izaak
Walton Clubhouse, Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
When: TUESDAYS / 6:30 - 7:30pm - 4 classes per month (repeats every month)
Registration & Cost: Longmont Rec. Center, 303-651-8404. Download program guide for pricing
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 Continuing Classes for ages 16 - Adult
Pre-requisite: Must have taken 'First Touch' beginner beginning classes from Gregg or an approved instructor.
Now that you've learned the basics - let's go a little deeper … still simple and fun!
CLASS #1 - Weekend
What: "Deeper Rhythms" @ The Ultimate Day of Djembe
Where: Double Rainbow Ranch 6541 N. 63rd, Niwot/Longmont
When: **Select SATURDAYS / 1:45 - 3:15 / Jan. - June / Sept. & Oct.
Please e-mail for monthly updates: communitydrum@earthlink.net
Registration & Cost: $12 per class - pay @ class
CLASS #2 - Weekday
What: Continuing Drumming for Health & Therapy
Where: Izaak
Walton Clubhouse, Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
When: TUESDAYS / 11:30am - 12:30pm
Registration & Cost: Longmont Rec. Center, 303-651-8404. Download program guide for pricing
CLASS #3 - Evening
What: Continuing Drumming for Health & Therapy
Where: Izaak
Walton Clubhouse, Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
When: WEDNESDAYS / 7:45 - 9:00pm
Registration & Cost: Longmont Rec. Center, 303-651-8404. Download program guide for pricing
CLASS #4 - Weekdays
What: Continuing Drumming for Health & Therapy
Where: Izaak
Walton Clubhouse, Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
When: THURSDAYS / Noon - 1:00pm
Registration & Cost: Longmont Rec. Center, 303-651-8404. Download program guide for pricing
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 Drumming For Seniors
'FIRST TOUCH' Beginning Class for Seniors (50+)
No Experience required / drums are provided
CLASS #1 - Weekday
What: Beginning Drumming for Health & Therapy
When: TUESDAY MORNINGS / 9:30 - 10:30am
Where: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. Longmont / 303-651-8411
Registration & Cost: Download program guide for pricing
If you haven’t gone thru Community Drum djembe
classes before,
please contact me to determine which level of class would
be appropriate: Gregg, communitydrum@earthlink.net,
720-366-1085
I look forward to drumming with and meeting you!
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