Classes / Workshops

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:

1. Rhythm pattern
2. Hand pattern
3. 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.

All Djembe Drumming Classes are in Longmont, Co.

BEGINNING-BEGINNER

Tuesdays - 6:30 to 7:30pm

A complete schedule of ongoing classes is on rec. ctr. website or you can email gregg: communitydrum@earthlink.net

Drum One! Drum All!

DJEMBE Classes for Adults (16 & up)

Right here in Longmont, Colorado @ the scenic Izaak Walton Clubhouse in the ever tranquil and inviting Izaak Walton Park @ 18 S. Sunset., Longmont........a perfect setting for a drumming experience....

REGISTRATION IS THRU THE LONGMONT REC. CTR. & DUE BEFORE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES each month.

TO REGISTER:

Either call: 303-651-8404  - OR in person at St. Vrain Mem. Bldg. / 700 Longs Peak Ave.

OR - ONLINE HERE:  If you go to link scroll to:

1. Activity: drumming ...
2. Age: Adult ... 
3. Month: ...
4. 'Enter'
   

TROUBLE REGISTERING BY INTERNET? Call the front desk: 303-651-8404

All Classes are weekly for 4 consecutive weeks generally.....
Register BEFORE first day of session per month.
Sorry - No Drop-ins.......

See ya at the circle.....gregg /communitydrum@earthlink.net