Calendar of Events
Come join the circle of rhythm!
Drum Brothers in Concert Saturday, October 26th at 7:30 pm $10 at the door (doors open at 7 pm) Click Here for all the details.
Are you ready to get your groove on? It's time for fall drum classes.
Staring Sept. 24th and Oct. 1st, we're going to be offering both Online and In-Person hand drumming classes on alternating Tuesday nights!Click Here to fill out the Online Registration Form. Click Here to fill out the In-Person Registration Form (Classes held at Free Cycles in Missoula). Feel free to email or call us with any questions: matthew@drumbrothers.com, 406-531-8109.
Look below for information on the schedule and class descriptions. If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!
ONLINE CLASSES ($12-20/class sliding scale)
LEVEL 1 Ongoing - This will be 6-CLASS series on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm MST. (We’ll be teaching in-person classes in Missoula every other Tuesday) The classes will run on Sept 24, Oct 8 & 22, and Nov 5 & 19, and Dec 3.
This series is for those who've at least taken previous beginning classes or a Level 1 series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. We'll cover techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning to intermediate rhythms in the West African style. Participants will receive video and mp3 links and simple charts of the rhythms covered in class
If you haven't taken introductory classes from us, we do have beginning class videos available to get you up to speed before the Level 1 series begins. Let us know and we'll send you the links and payment information.
IN-PERSON CLASSES ($16-20/class sliding scale) at Free Cycles in Missoula
LEVEL 1 Ongoing - A 6-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 7:45 - 9:00 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Oct 1, 15, & 29 and Nov 12 & 26, and Dec 10th. This course is for drummers who've done at least one beginning series (Contact us if you're a new drummer and we'll get you up to speed!). We'll review all the fundamentals of West African drumming: rhythm awareness, tones and technique, and traditional and contemporary rhythms in the West African style. We don't start new class series that often, so now is a great time to jump in. Free Cycles has large open spaces with great sound and lots of room for drummers.
Free Cycles has large open spaces with great sound and lots of room for drummers.
LEVEL 2 Ongoing - Taught by Tracy Topp, this 6-class series will be on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Oct 1, 15, & 29 and Nov 12 & 26, and Dec 10th.
This series is for those who've taken at least one beginning class series. A familiarity with the tones and techniques of West African hand drumming is recommended. We'll review all the basics, including: techniques and the tones of the drum, rhythm awareness, drum language, and beginning rhythms. And well learn new intermediate ensemble rhythms in the West African style.
LEVEL 3 Ongoing - A 6-class series taught by Matthew Marsolek on alternating Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Free Cycles in Missoula (732 S 1st St W). The dates will be: Oct 1, 15, & 29 and Nov 12 & 26, and Dec 10th.
This series will cover more advanced patterns, arrangements, and solo phrases and techniques. Students should be very familiar with the tones and techniques of hand drumming, know a repertoire of West African rhythms, and be able to pick up new patterns quickly.