African Drum Class

Join Master Drummer Kolipe former member of Les Ballets Africaines, the internationally recognized representatives of West African Culture, and the highest level of accomplishment for a Guinean percussionist for a fun and intensive class designed for students of all ages and all levels.

Focus: improving students’ comfort on the drums.
Mastering djembe/djun djun solo techniques
Learning new Guinean, Malian and Senegalese rhythms

The class will introduce students to different time signatures, tempos and feelings . The ensemble playing will help the students learn how to play with one another and develop a discerning ear as well as know what to play and engage the audience in a solo