Hand / Stick Drum style drumming

No experience necessary

Have you wanted to try drumming? You can do it!

Learn to drum in one session....yes really, in one session.

Drumming is accessible. You will be a part of a drum piece in 60-90 minutes. We will explore both hand and stick style drumming.

Months:

January, March, May, July, September, November

Drums e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, Surdo's (bass drums) will be included.

For Women - Saturday (2nd) 2:00-4:00 pm (every other month)

Co-Ed - Saturday (4th) 2:00-4:00 pm (every other month)) - Separate listing under "offerings"

Cost: $25

Hand / Stick Drum

Beginners and Beyond

This class will introduce you to technique training for a variety of drum styles (e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, and bass drums). Technique practice and playing musical pieces are used to teach you about the art of drumming. African, Brazilian, Caribbean and American rhythms will be included.

Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 pm (weekly)-In Person

Fee: $15

Hand / Stick Drum

No experience and Beyond

This class offers technique training for a variety of drum styles that use both hands and sticks (e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, and bass drums). Technique practice and playing musical pieces are used to teach you about the art of drumming. African, Brazilian, Caribbean and American rhythms will be included. In addition, the art of performing will be explored.

Thursday 3:30-4:45 pm (weekly) - In Person

Fee: $15

Hand / Stick Drum

Intermediate and Beyond

This class offers technique training for a variety of drum styles that use both hands and sticks (e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, and bass drums). Technique practice and playing musical pieces are used to teach you about the art of drumming. African, Brazilian, Caribbean and American rhythms will be included. In addition, the art of performing will be emphasized.

Thursday 10:30am-Noon pm (weekly) - In Person

Fee: $20

Djoyful Djuns

Some experience and Beyond

Women have had a long history of playing the Dun Duns. Duns and Djembes make beautiful music together. Both traditional and contemporary pieces will be shared.

Saturday (every other) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - In person

Fee: $20

No experience necessary

A variety of drums will be available to share or bring your own

The drum is a wonderful wellness tool. Come and explore how the sounds of drums and other percussion instruments will help you release any stress from life and leave you in a peaceful state of being. The session will include both instruction and self expression drumming.

Wednesday 10:30-11:30 am

Online - Zoom lesson

What a One-on-One (private ) Lesson will include!

Before the meeting (by email or phone):

1) We will determine the goal of the lesson. This ensures that we have the music and instruments that we need ready on lesson day.

Samples of Goals:

-Work on a skill/technique - stick and hand drum sounds, counting out parts

-Work on a drum part (of a piece)

-Work on understanding the arrangement of a piece

-Work on transitions in a piece (moving in and out of breaks within a piece)

2) I will send a video link with information that relates to the upcoming lesson to enable you to practice and prepare for the lesson.

Samples of video link content:

- Proper Technique to practice

-The “part” being played on the drum

-A “play along” of a part

At the Lesson: (done in person or on Zoom/FaceTime)

We will work together to accomplish the goals we had set.

Fee:

-One-on-One lesson 60-90 min. - $40

Contact Marisa through this website to set up a lesson. Payment can be made online once the lesson details are arranged.

What a Group Lesson will include!

Before the meeting (by email or phone):

1) We will determine the goal of the class. This ensures that we have the music and instruments that we need ready on lesson day.

Samples of Goals:

-Work on a skill/technique - stick and hand drum sounds, counting out parts

-Work on a drum part (of a piece)

-Work on understanding the arrangement of a piece

-Work on transitions in a piece (moving in and out of breaks within a piece)

2) I will send a video link with information that relates to the upcoming class to enable you to practice and prepare for the class.

Samples of video link content:

- Proper Technique to practice

-The “part” being played on the drum

-A “play along” of a part

At the class: (done on Zoom)

I will demonstrate or review a technique or part and then you practice (while on mute). Then, I will have a person unmute and I will listen to how the technique or part sounds and offer suggestions to improve if needed.

Fee:

Group lesson 60-90 min. $20 per person

Contact Marisa through this website to join a class. Payment can be made online once the class details are arranged.

Smiling Drum offers custom classes for private parties or groups. Come and explore drumming together.

Contact Marisa to discuss availability and options.

Fees Vary

Hand / Stick Drum style drumming

No experience necessary

Have you wanted to try drumming? You can do it!

Learn to drum in one session....yes really, in one session.

Drumming is accessible. You will be a part of a drum piece in 60-90 minutes. We will explore both hand and stick style drumming.

Months:

January, March, May, September, November

Drums e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, Surdo's (bass drums) will be included.

Co-ed - Saturday (4th) 2:00-4:00 pm

Cost: $25

Hand / Stick Drum

Some experience and Beyond

This class offers technique training for a variety of drum styles that use both hands and sticks (e.g djembes, conga’s, snares, toms, and bass drums). Technique practice and playing musical pieces are used to teach you about the art of drumming. African, Brazilian, Caribbean and American rhythms will be included. In addition, the art of performing will be explored.

Wednesday 1:15-2:45 pm (weekly) - In Person

Fee: $20