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What the students say…

“It’s the highlight of my week.”
“I feel very comfortable in the class which lets me take risks with the music.”
“I like the way you break it down - it makes it very easy to learn.”
“I like how you follow each student & don’t let anyone get left behind.”
“I appreciate the balance between technique, songs, & jams.”

TAKOMA PARK: SUNDAYS, 4:30-6:30p.m.
West African Drumming Classes with the Drumlady at Roda Studio, 7003 Carroll Ave

6-WEEK CLASS SESSION BEGINS SEPT 12!
Class Dates: Sept 12, 19, 26 + Oct 10 & 17
(note no class on Oct 3)

FORMAT:
4:30-5 BEGINNER/WARM UP (basic technique rudiments)
5-6 RHYTHMS FOR EVERYONE (West African Djole)
6-6:30 INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGE (rolls, solo technique, etc)

Both women & men welcome. $25 to drop in; $115 to register for all 6 classes ($19/class). Attending all or most classes is recommended. To register, please RSVP and bring check, cash or money order to first class. DRUMS AVAILABLE TO BORROW ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.  TEENS: Come to class FREE by trading your service to the class. Please call Kristen for more information at 202-213-7810 or email kristen@drumlady.com.

 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: SUNDAYS, 1 p.m.
West African Drumming Classes at Bloombars, 3222 11th St NW

JOIN US! ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Ever dream of joining the Malcolm X Park Drum Circle? Now’s your chance to build some confidence - Every Sunday at 1pm, join Drumlady Kristen Arant and Ghanaian drummer/drum-builder Kweku Owusu for West African drumming classes at BloomBars! Learn techniques and rhythms from Ghana and Guinea, West Africa on djembe, kpanlogo and dun-un drums. This class is guaranteed to open your heart, spark your spirit, calm your body and challenge your mind!

SUNDAYS @ 1p.m.

3222 11th St NW in Columbia Heights.
$15 (cash or check) or pay what you can.
Drums provided or bring your own.

Kristen Arant jamming with master Ghanian drummer Antoinette Kudoto in Ghana 2010:

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