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Washington Drum Teachers
Drumbalaya - Electronic Drums

Bellingham

 

Olympia Seattle
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.

 
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Introduction to Hand Drumming and Percussion
Beginning Hand Drumming and Percussion Made Fun and Easy

If you have ever had the desire to experience hand drumming and percussion then this series of upcoming classes is for you.

6:30pm Thursdays
Visit Drumatic Innovation Classes for dates and times
Where Yenney’s West Side Store
1404 Harrison Ave, Olympia WA 98501

To serve you better class size is limited so please call now to reserve your place.

We guarantee a fun learning experience.
Classes will be limited in size to provide you with the individual attention you deserve so call or email now to reserve your place.
 Mobile 208 660 7197
Email Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com
Also you can visit our website www.DrumaticInnovation.com

Want to get involved but don't have a drum? Not a problem! We can provide you with an authentic African Djembe.

In this introductory course we will cover...
Drumming Etiquette
Handing Techniques
Listening Skills
Drum Sounds
Experiential Percussion
Simple Rhythmic Patterns
Breathing
Group Dynamics
Volume
Tempo
Polyrhythm
Timbre
Pitch
Drum Tuning

Michael Clark
Michael has been teaching hand drumming for groups and individuals since 1996. He has just returned from a 3 year tour in England where he shared his unique, entertaining, fun and educational teaching style with literally thousands of beginning drummers from all walks of life.

Questions or Comments?
Contact; Michael... Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com  mobile 208 660 7197

 

Tyler Richart
3138 Overhulse Rd. NW #2
Olympia, WA 98502
(As of October, 2008, Tyler not teaching)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.


 

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