WEEKLY CLASSES 2026
Hand Drumming & Percussion
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Tuesday Evenings in Fairfield
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CLASSES START IN JANUARY
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BALAFON BEGINNER CLASSES
Learn the basics of how to play Balafon - African Xylophones. These wooden instruments sound beautiful and have melodic qualities shared between simple interlocking patterns. Total beginners welcome and balafons are provided. Begins on January 21st. TIME: 6-6:55 pm DATES: Wednesdays, Begins on January 21st LOCATION: UVic School of Music (MAC A166, B016) COST: $125 for 4 weeks of classes TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE FOR THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES |
BEGINNER ENSEMBLE CLASS
Learn to play ensemble percussion music and rhythms from West Africa! The class is designed for beginners who want to get started playing in an ensemble. We will play a variety of percussion instruments like djembe, hand drums, bass drums, log drums (krin) and balafon. Instruments are provided. Begins on January 21st. TIME: 7-9 pm DATES: Wednesdays, Begins on January 21st LOCATION: UVic School of Music (MAC A166, B016) COST: $249 for 8 weeks of 2-hour long classes TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE FOR THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE FOR A MAP & BUS ROUTES |
Drum Victoria approach to learning:
Celebrate Rhythm & Percussion! Learn different styles of percussion... Drums are provided and beginners are welcome.
Most groove-based percussion music is created through interlocking patterns played by different people, sometimes on a variety of instruments.
The best way to learn this music (and to enjoy the benefits of playing it) is to spend time in a group setting with other people of varying experience levels.
Group study is an incredible opportunity to understand how to interact musically with other people. It involves patience, deep listening, and at times going outside of your comfort zone in order to improve musically.
You will absorb a rhythmic vibe that is created by the interaction of the different patterns. This musical interaction is very powerful and can only be learned in person with other players playing their respective parts. It is a kind of musical sharing and is best learned together.
In a group there will always be a range of different experience levels. Simpler patterns are played by beginners or students in the class who are less familiar with a particular rhythm. More challenging patterns are played by players with more experience, or who have spent time working on similar patterns previously.
Beginners are welcome to all classes workshops unless otherwise specified (eg: Level 2), and all instruments are provided unless otherwise specified.
You are welcome to bring a device to the workshops to record the rhythms at times designated for the group. You may also want to bring water, and snacks for the break times.
If you are unsure about workshop location (or any other details) please call or text me: (250) 514-3786.
Please note that for workshops, all registrations are final, non-transferable & non-refundable.
Most groove-based percussion music is created through interlocking patterns played by different people, sometimes on a variety of instruments.
The best way to learn this music (and to enjoy the benefits of playing it) is to spend time in a group setting with other people of varying experience levels.
Group study is an incredible opportunity to understand how to interact musically with other people. It involves patience, deep listening, and at times going outside of your comfort zone in order to improve musically.
You will absorb a rhythmic vibe that is created by the interaction of the different patterns. This musical interaction is very powerful and can only be learned in person with other players playing their respective parts. It is a kind of musical sharing and is best learned together.
In a group there will always be a range of different experience levels. Simpler patterns are played by beginners or students in the class who are less familiar with a particular rhythm. More challenging patterns are played by players with more experience, or who have spent time working on similar patterns previously.
Beginners are welcome to all classes workshops unless otherwise specified (eg: Level 2), and all instruments are provided unless otherwise specified.
You are welcome to bring a device to the workshops to record the rhythms at times designated for the group. You may also want to bring water, and snacks for the break times.
If you are unsure about workshop location (or any other details) please call or text me: (250) 514-3786.
Please note that for workshops, all registrations are final, non-transferable & non-refundable.