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Kirsten Jensen 255 N. Forest #411 Bellingham, WA 98225 PHONE: 360-441-7220 (cell) 360-650-4914 (office) EMAIL contact: URL: www.wwu.edu/~marshak3 Class Schedule, WEST AFRICAN DJEMBE DRUM CLASS! THURSDAYS 7- 8pm Beginning, 8 - 9pm Intermediate Location: PACIFIC DANCE COMPANY - STUDIO C 1417 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, Across from Pickford, above Film is Truth Classes Start December 12th $24/month, $8 drop-in $12 Teachers Country of Origin and Village: USA STYLE OF DRUM: Djembe Description of Drum Classes: Beginning and Intermediate Djembe Resumé of teacher: Kirsten Jensen has been studying West African percussion for 10 years, traveled to study under master drummers in Senegal & Ghana, & performed with Thione Diop & the Yeke Yeke Ensemble.	Tyler Richart 3138 Overhulse Rd. NW #2 Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 866-7540 EMAIL contact Class Schedule, Location & Fees: Saturdays at Fremont Drum!!!! This is a beginning/intermediate Malinke music class that starts at noon and goes until 1:30. This class that will focus on timing, technique, djembe parts and solo phrases, dunun parts and variations, arrangements and breaks, and singing (both traditional songs in Malinke, and learning the drum parts through singing). Come learn traditional music of the Malinke people of Guinea, West Africa!!! Open to all, $10/ea, just show up!!! This class will run each Saturday from April 24th until May 15th. After this introductory month, I will take a one week break, and we will resume with a six-week series on May 29th. I am also offering new six week sessions at my house. Pre-registration required. Wednesdays: 6:30-8PM Beginning/intermediate Malinke music 8:15-10PM Hand drum soloing and improvisation First session of six weeks begins May 5th. Sundays: 1-2:30PM Hand drum soloing and improvisation 3-4:30PM Beginning/intermediate Malinke music This session begins this Sunday, May 2nd. Only a couple of spots per class left, so reserve ASAP. See above for Malinke music class details.The solo/improvisation class is a special class offered to intermediate hand drummers. This class will teach fundamentals of playing lead drum, soloing and improvising. We will spend lots of time each week working on technique, sound, and clarity, with each of us getting a time to improvise in class and share ideas about shaping and building solos. Step out of playing your crutch phrases over and over, and start telling stories with your instrument! Please have a strong understanding of tones and slaps. Some knowledge of "playing out of the roll" handing systems is definitely helpful, but we will discuss this in great detail. Class size for the Wednesday and Sunday classes are very limited (6 per class). Cost is $60 for the six week session. Reply to me directly to reserve your space and receive directions. Bio: Tyler Richart has been studying music since childhood, but for the past several years, he has focused on traditional djembe and dunun music and the 21-string West African harp, the kora. He has traveled and studied extensively in Guinea, and The Gambia, West Africa with such teachers as Famoudou Konate, Souloumane Keita, Moriba Kuyateh, and Malamini Jobarteh. He is an experienced, patient teacher, and his classes are fun and dynamic. BURIEN Johnny Conga Web Site Also teaching at Music Works in Bellevue. Open schedule based on appointments. Classes are private. Fees are as follows.$50.00 for the first hour and a half, and every lesson after is $25.oo an hour. My courses are based on afro-Caribbean drumming more so than Jembe, though I did play Jembe with Chuck Davis Afro-American dance co. for 7 years. My courses are as follows. 1. Basic hands on techniques, hand coordination, hand exercises. 2. S.T.O.M.P. method (slap,tone open muffle palm).with reading applications. 3. Basic to intermediate styles in Latin-American, Afro,and Caribbean rhythms. 4 .Music theory in minor perc. 5. Rhythms in odd time. 6. Making instruments drums and perc. 7. Understanding the clave 8. Secret hand technique 9. Complete instruction in congas, bongos, timbales, assorted african and Brazilian instruments. My classes cover the studies of traditional and Neo-African music with a cultural blend. EX: World Beat, Caribbean history and various rhythmic styles. I have been teaching for over 25 years and I am a former Associate Professor of the University of Miami Percussion Dept. under Fred Wickstrom.	Arturo Rodriguez (206) 276-6401 Registration & Class Location John's Music 4501 Interlake N. in Wallingford (206) 548-0916 Beginning - Advanced Conga / Bata / Timbale & Drum Kit Classes Improve your technique and develop mechanical independence critical to drum playing with this instructor led training course. Class Times Fridays 6:00-7:30PM - Saturdays 12:00 1:30PM Cost $15 per class or $50 for 4 classes per month Call Arturo for course outline Mr. Rodriguez has performed with many artists worldwide including Tito Puente, Dave Valentin, Paul Horn, Willie Hill, Nannete Frank, and Jim Coile Geoff Johns (206)463-5614 email Kathy Pool for more info djembe & dounoun @ John's Music in Seattle on Monday nights. Beginning class @ 6:30 Intermediate class @ 8PM. Kathy Pool says, "I've taken conga classes & workshops from Geoff for the past four years and recommend him not only for his teaching ability and his excellent technique, but also for his ethnomusicology knowledge. He also shares transcribed music to those students who want it." Geoff's CD's include: DRUM! How to play the Rhythms of Africa and Latin America BAKONGO, Drumming Music for Dancers THE CONGA DRUMMER'S FRIEND, Traditional Clave, Bell, and Shaker Rhythms from Africa, Cuba, Haiti, and Brazil. His CD's can be ordered directly from him @ P.O. Box 2248, Vashon Island, WA 98070. $15.00 each plus $1.50 shipping & handling. Geoff isn't on line right now, so if you have any questions that I might be able to help you with. Please e-mail Kathy Pool to contact Geoff.
SEATTLE	SPOKANE	MOSES LAKE
COME LEARN WEST AFRICAN DJEMBE DRUMMING / SABAR DANCING ! TWO ONGOING DRUM CLASSES $12.00 per class when signing up for 4 classes, $15 per individual class. with Master Drummer/dancer THIONE DIOP from Senegal, West Africa. Fridays: 7:00pm-8:15pm Fremont Drum School 3526 Fremont Pl. North Seattle (206) 632-1096 Sundays: 3:30pm-5:00pm Corner of Dayton and 72nd 505 N. 72nd St. Seattle (206) 789-9110 Master Drummer THIONE DIOP from Senegal, West Africa. Learn the authentic rhythms of the Djembe and Djun Djun, all experiences and levels are welcome! Thione also holds a traditional Sabar Dance Classes, is available for private lessons, and performs every Tuesday night at the Bohemian Cafe in downtown Seattle. PERFORMANCES! / $5 cover Yeke Yeke West African Drum Ensemble Tuesday Nights: 9:30pm-12:00am Bohemian Cafe 111 Yesler Way Seattle 206- 447-1514 PRIVATE LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Thione (206)290-5560 / (206)782-0201 or email kirs@u.washington.edu Web page http://Abroshie.tripod.com/thione	Michael Moon Bear TamTam Mandingue Spokane 408 West Third Avenue Spokane, Washington 99201 509/624-7573 e-mail: Web Class Schedule, Location & Fees: There are three weekly classes available - Traditional West African Drum: Level 1 - Introduction to West African Drumming Thursday 6:00PM, Level 2 - West African Drumming Intermediate Level Thursday 7:30PM, Level 3 - West African Drumming Advanced (includes dunun and solo technique instruction) Wednesday 7:30PM All classes are held at the MALIDOMA World Drum & Dance Studio, 408 West Third Avenue, Spokane Classes run on a continuous basis throughout the year in eight week sessions. The tuition for a complete eight week session is $80.00 Pre-registration is required, private classes are also available. Teachers Country of Origin and Village: Mamady Keita, Balandugu, Guinea STYLE OF DRUM: Traditional West African Djembe and Dunun Description of Drum Classes: West African Drumming Level 1: This weekly class is perfect for the novice who is interested in learning to drum well, from the beginning, as well as experienced drummers who are new to Traditional West African music and are seeking to expand their repertoire. We will explore this powerful style, playing traditional rhythms on African drums. The history and traditional usage of each rhythm presented is also covered, and is an integral part of our studies. West African Drumming Level 2: This eight week class continues the course of study begun in the Level One classes, and proceeds with the introduction of more sophisticated drumming material, such as involved breaks, songs, and beginning solo and improvisation techniques. West African Drumming Level 3: The Level Three class continues the course of study begun in the previous two levels, and introduces students to dunun playing, advanced soloing techniques, and sophisticated choreographies. Resumé of teacher (25 words): Michael has completed studies in a variety of musical traditions, and is the director of the MALIDOMA! World Drum & Dance Studio where he has taught for over 20 years.	Michael Goude owner/operator 210 W Broadway, Moses Lake, Wa, 98837 Our weekly free West African djembe/Djun Djun workshops on Wed night 8-9pm earthtribepercussion@hotmail.com www.earthtribepercussion.com Retailer, wholesaler, facilitator, teacher, drum builder.