Overview
Begin or continue your musical journey at WDC.
WDC has weekly classes, monthly drum circles, and multiple workshops throughout the year focused on world percussion. When registering, please review descriptions carefully for gender guidelines.
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Follow your interests, find your drum style.
WDC’s Weekly Studio Schedule
Sundays
10:30-11:30am: West African Level 1 Class
11:45-1:45pm: Djembe Diyamu Rehearsals
5-7pm: Taikollaborative Rehearsals
Mondays
6:30-8pm: Rhythm Connection Rehearsals
Tuesdays
5-6pm: Hand Drum for Beginners Class
6:30-8pm: Women Who Groove Rehearsals
Thursdays
6:30-8:30pm: drumHeart Rehearsals
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Weekly Classes
Beginner-friendly classes focused on hand drumming
West African Level I
SUNDAYS
10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dan Engebretson, Djembe Diyamu Ensemble Director
West African Drumming Level I is an advanced beginner-level class structured to teach basic rhythms and techniques while building confidence and understanding of the music. This class satisfies the prerequisite for rehearsal tryouts for Djembe Diyamu.
Level: Advanced Beginner
Prerequisite: Drumming experience is recommended; drums are provided.
Cost: $15 per participant / per class
Open to people of all gender identities, 16+ years of age.
Hand Drum for Beginners
TUESDAYS
5-6pm
Instructor: Bettie Seitzer, Women Who Groove Ensemble Director
Even if you have absolutely no musical experience, you will be playing a song at the end of the very first class! Hand Drum for Beginners is a class designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible instruments in the world. We want you to experience the fun of making music in a group without having to spend months or years struggling to master a difficult instrument. Over time, you will build skills and confidence while having a lot of fun in a nurturing environment.
Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: No drumming experience is necessary; drums are provided.
Cost: $15 per participant / per class
Open to women and marginalized gender identities, 16+ years of age.
Drum Circles
3rd Friday of the month
Drum circles are a great way to gather in community, connect through rhythm, and celebrate unity in spirit. Each month offers the opportunity to play and experience a different drum. Walk-ins are welcome unless specified by the instructor due to instrument availability. Please check the calendar for details or click on the date below to register directly for the drum circle you would like to attend. We look forward to drumming with you!
Time: 6:30-8pm
Level: All are welcome!
Prerequisite: No drumming experience is required; drums are provided.
Cost: $15 per participant / per drum circle
Open to people of all gender identities, 16+ years of age.
Workshops + more!
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November
14th: Singing with the Beat of Your Drum + Do the Dow
20th: West African Drum Circle
21st: Fusion Drum Circle
December
18th: Winter Solstice Drum Circle
January
6th - 27th: Drum Basics Camp
A group of participants enjoying the 2026 bucket workshop at the WDC studio.