We run all sorts of workshops in all sorts of settings including in the community, schools, events and parties and workshops that promote personal and social wellbeing. Have a look below for upcoming courses and taster sessions...
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The Paignton Sessions are coming back this November for another 6 weeks of djembe fun times!
Come and play some exhilarating West African djembe rhythms with us. This group has been playing for the past 6 years and we have a whole array of awesome rhythms to play. But don't let this put you off if you are a newbie. These sessions are open and accessible to all and we are super-welcoming. We play a mixture of djembes, dun dun bass drums and a whole array of percussion.
To book your spot, contact James: 07540077297 / drumdevon@gmail.com
Drum Devon provides drumming workshops in a whole variety of settings in including those to support the promotion of personal and social wellbeing. For 3 years Drum Devon worked in partnership with the Devon Recovery Learning Community in order promote positive wellbeing through drumming.
Come and lose yourself in rhythm on this 6 week djembe rhythms course at Health Source, Totnes. Book into all 6 sessions or drop in whenever you can.
These sessions are accessible, relaxed and reinvigorating. Just come, feel the groove and get lost in the moment. Lots of fun times!
Booking is essential. To get the 6 week discount or book an individual session, contact James using the below..
For more information and bookings, contact James below...
This lively drumming group with have you grooving in no time at all. During the 6 weeks we will delve into an array of authentic West African djembe rhythms. Learn technique, get in the groove and let the rhythm take you away.
These sessions are open to all, whether you're a seasoned drummer or a complete beginner. Everyone can play!
Teignbridge Samba
We were so fortunate last year to receive a Teignmouth Arts Project grant to start up Teignbridge's very own community samba band and it is awesome!
During this 6 week course, you'll get to play a whole range of instruments including caixa, repinique, surdo, agogo bells and djembe.
We play a mixture of Brazilian Samba as well as some West African rhythms taking the group back to the roots of the samba rhythms.
No experience necessary, everyone is invited to come and play!
Activities 115
I am delighted to be returning to Activities 115 in Kingsbridge to run these sessions for adults with learning disabilities.
Throughout the sessions we will be learning world rhythms and exploring a variety of different drums and techniques.
The sessions include rhythm games and are lots of fun and accessible to everyone - you don't need to have ever drummed before to join in.
Drumming is brilliant for helping to improve coordination and memory, learning new skills, improving wellbeing, boosting confidence, exploring creativity and having lots of fun in a relaxed environment.
Half-term Family Drumming! Pavilions Teignmouth
Half-term drumming fun-times for the whole family! Join us for a rhythmic adventure the whole family will love.
Explore the joy of West African drumming together in our family-friendly workshop. This hands-on session promises fun, laughter, and plenty of beats to groove to. Through rhythm games and call and response, we will develop the most infectious groove between us.
No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to make music memories with your loved ones.
Each session runs from 11am to 12.30pm
Follow the link to book your spot...
These sessions run as uniqiue taster sessions whereby you will get to explore a specific rhythm and learn how different drum and percussion parts fit together to create a multilayered rhythmic montage. They're an ideal way to find out what it is all about. You'll also get access to a whole range of resources such as videos, notation as well as a recording of your workshop!
This series introduces participants to the wonderfully diverse world of drumming from all around the world.
Each session we will explore a different rhythm. Starting from scratch makes these sessions extremely accessible to all. See all the sessions below.
The ticket includes lots of resources including videos, notation and a recording of the final piece of the workshop.
£15 per session or £12.50 when bought as a package of 3.
Tickets availible from the Pavilions Teignmouth Box Office.
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