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IN-PERSON CLASSES ($16-20/class sliding scale)
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.
"If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!"
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