Drum For Joy!™ – Hand Drum Workshops and Lessons

“If you can say it, you can play it” … These are the famous words of Jaqui’s first drum teacher, Babatunde Olatunji, and also the foundation for all of her drum classes.  In the Drum For Joy!™ classes you will learn the language of the drum, basic hand drum technique and how to make your drum sing.  Jaqui presents the drum songs in a way that make it fun and easy to learn.  By building and playing drum compositions in all of their parts, (rhythms, breaks, solos and vocals), you will experience the magic of music making and the joy of drumming in a group!  All levels of experience are welcome.  From the “beginning beginner” to the experienced player, the Drum For Joy!™ classes are enjoyable for everyone!  Jaqui specializes in djembe drumming, but other hand drums are welcome, (ashikos, bougaraboos, congas, etc.).  Recording and note taking are welcome and encouraged.  Participants are asked to bring their drums to class with them.
Drums are also available to borrow in class.