ALBANY WORLD RHYTHMS HAND DRUMS CLASS AT THE YMCA

ALBANY WORLD RHYTHMS HAND DRUMS CLASS AT THE YMCA

WEDNESDAYS | 7:15 - 8:15pm June (4 week series) 4, 11, 18, 25
MID-WILLAMETTE FAMILY YMCA, 3201 PACIFIC BLVD SW ALBANY, OR 97321

All skill levels are welcome.  No prior drumming experience necessary.  Drums provided or BYO.

Discover how drumming inspires mind, body, and spirit

Connect with the global pulse of well-being for joy, creativity, and healing

Learn West African style rhythms on the djembe to play solo as well as ensemble style with the class.  

Bridge rhythm layers to create unique variations

Improve your timing on any instrument

Learn to find, begin and end on "the one "

Play the rhythms in relation to the subdivisions of the beat

Put rhythm in your body. Feel it and play in time without thinking

Practice and warm up exercises

Play with efficient ergonomics and technique

!!!Fun interactive drum circle at each class!!!

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$75 (4 week series)
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Dates
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Day & Time
Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm
Cost
$75 (4 week series)
Location
MID-WILLAMETTE FAMILY YMCA
Age Group
Adults (18+)
Skill Level
All levels welcome
" Michelle has a lot of passion for drumming that made the class interesting. She was able to slow down or speed up the material depending on where students were at. She is encouraging and offers lots of ways to stay engaged in drumming! "
Selene Rasmussen
Beginning Hand Drum Albany Parks and Rec
" I have had a fabulous time at your public drop in drum circles! I always drop into that more present space with a very aware and trance kind of experience. I always feel so synced up with the drummers and I feel your facilitating style really invokes that. Hope I can make it to many more! "
Love&light, Vicki
Corvallis Community Drum Circle
" It feels wild and powerful to drum as a group. Michelle brings our rhythms together. It's a blast. "
Elizabeth
World Rhythms Hand Drum Class
" I have been a student of Michelle's for over three years.   She is very knowledgeable about drum rhythms and has a knack for teaching them.  She is very encouraging so that everyone feels confident about learning.   She facilitates an awesome group energy which keeps me drumming. "
Deborah Lee
World Rhythms Hand Drum Class
Corvallis Parks & Rec
" My 6 year old and I have had the privilege of participating in Michelle's Family Drum Circle for the past two years. Michelle is an extraordinary music educator, as well as a purveyor of the beauty of the sounds of the natural world. Her ability to meet intergenerational group members where they are at and build on their strengths and existing knowledge creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for personal and relational growth."
Leslie Wood
Family Drum Circle Class
" Michelle's drum class has been a highlight of my life for the past 2 years. Learning the traditional rythms is an amazing experience. Thank you Michelle for bringing this to the community. We appreciate you! "
Tony
World Rhythms Hand Drum Class
" Michelle provided a drum circle for our Earthday celebration. I thought it was great. It brought people, young and old, together and got them actively participating. "
Janet Hagen
Founder of The Thyme Garden
" Michelle's Drum Circle Connection was a fantastic addition to Corvallis Fall Festival! Michelle brings a great energy to the group and made it so easy for people of all ages and experience levels to jump in and play. The drum circle before the Saturday Night Street Dance was the perfect way to keep the audience engaged while the closing band set up. It was a joy to watch the community connect and make music together! "
Caitlin Garets
Corvallis Fall Festival Communications & Music Manager
" Michelle led a drum circle and percussion instrument build at my granddaughter's 9th birthday party. We all had a great time.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and I heard lots of “this is the best birthday party” from everyone that joined us. We had a chance to play the instruments we built and try out all the drums and percussion instruments as well. "
Linda Odell‍
" Michelle is great with all ages.  She has a great way of getting everyone in class involved. "
Linda Odell
Family Drum Circle Class
Corvallis Parks and Rec‍
" Michelle was an incredible part of making Adams School World Heritage Day possible and a big success. "
Kristia Soot
English Language Support Teacher, Adams Elementary School
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