Follow your interests and find your drum style.
The WDC offers weekly classes, monthly drum circles, and multiple workshops throughout the year focused on world percussion!
Studio Schedule
Sundays
10:30 - 11:30am: West African Level 1 Class
11:45 - 1:45pm: Djembe Diyamu Rehearsal
5 - 7pm: Taikollaborative Rehearsal
Mondays
7 - 8:30pm: Rhythm Connection Rehearsal
Tuesdays
5 - 6pm: Hand Drum for Beginners Class
6:30 - 8:30pm: Women Who Groove Rehearsal
Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30pm: drumHeart Rehearsal
3rd Friday of the Month
6:30 - 8:00pm: All Gender Drum Circle
Each month offers the opportunity to play a different drum. Walk-ins are welcome unless specified by the instructor due to instrument availability. Please check the calendar for details.
Weekly Classes
West African Level I
SUNDAYS
10:30 - 11:30 am
Instructor: Dan Engebretson
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
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Bettie Seitzer
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.