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Revisiting Drumming for Peace, Joy, and Unity!

January 8, 2021 By

Eleven Atlanta West African Drum/Dance/Sekere ensembles along with families and friends came together to play the music from the Mandingue of West Africa! Each ensemble chose a rhythm to start/end and all joined in. You could hear the rhythms of Kuku! Sinte! Djole! Sunun! Djansa! Mendiani! And much more!! So much energy! So much Joy!

It started in the fall of 2017 and was so successful it has became an annual event! 2020 was cancelled due to the virus. We are hoping Fall of 2021! Happy New Year!

Classes_- February 2021

January 7, 2021 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $48 for the 4-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
 
 

February

Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4 -class series

February 1-22

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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NEW BEGINNER CLASS

Tuesday late afternoon

4 -class series

February 2-23

5 – 6:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

4 class series

February 3-24

10:30-11:30 am

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4 class series

February 3-24

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Drum Classes – September & October

August 25, 2020 By

 

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $15 per class or $60 for the 4-wk series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 

September – October

Classes

*All times are EST.

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Monday evenings

4 week series

September 7-28

October 5-26

7:00 – 8:15pm

All levels Djembe/Dunun

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Tuesday evenings

4 week series

September 8-29

October 6-27

6:00 – 7:15pm

Beginner Class

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Wednesday mornings

4 week series

September 9-30

October 7-28

10:30am – 11:45am

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4 week series

September 9-30

October 7-28

6:30 – 7:45pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

LaGrange Drummers

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Saturday afternoons

4 week series

September 5-25

October 10-31

3:00 – 4:15pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

SOWEGA Drummers

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Dunun Workshops

Dunun (Sangban, Kenkeni, and Dununba) are the melodic bass drums of the Mandingue drumming orchestra. These drums are traditionally played with a stick in one hand, striking the skin in and a metal striker in the other hand playing a bell. We’ll cover three dunun parts and accompanying bell parts for a traditional West African rhythm.

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Monday, September 14
Monday,  October 12

5:45 – 7 pm

* * * * *

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Drum Classes – July/August 2020

June 27, 2020 By

 

Instructor – Amy Jackson

  
Monday, A
Cost is $15 per class or $90 for the 6-wk series. Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 

JULY/AUG

Classes

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Monday evenings

4 week series

July 13 – August 17

7:00 – 8:15pm

All levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

6 week series

July 15 – August 19

10:30am – 11:45am

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

6 week series

July 15 – August 19

6:30 – 7:45pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

LaGrange Drummers

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Saturday afternoons

6 week series

July 18 – August 22

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

SOWEGA Drummers

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NEW!

Dunun Workshops

Dunun (Sangban, Kenkeni, and Dununba) are the melodic bass drums of the Mandingue drumming orchestra. These drums are traditionally played with a stick in one hand, striking the skin in and a metal striker in the other hand playing a bell. We’ll cover three dunun parts and accompanying bell parts for a traditional West African rhythm.

* * * * *
Monday, August 3

5:45 – 7 pm

* * * * *

Wednesday, August 5

5:45 – 7 pm

* * * * *

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Online Drum Classes – June 2020

May 22, 2020 By

 

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $10 per class or $40 for the 4-wk series. Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 

JUNE Classes

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Monday evenings

4 week series

June 1st – 22nd

7:00 – 8:00pm

All levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesday mornings

4 week series

June 3rd – 24th

10:30am – 11:30am

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

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Wednesdays evenings

4 week series

June 3rd – 22nd

6:30 – 7:30pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

LaGrange Drummers

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Saturday afternoons

4 week series

June 6th – 27th

3:00 – 4:00pm

All Levels Djembe/Dunun

SOWEGA Drummers

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HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.


Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Drum Classes – March 2020

February 24, 2020 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 Single Class – $20, 4-wk series for $80.
Saturday workshop – Americus – $25.
         
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
You should register or contact Amy if you plan to attend any of the classes or series.
Djembes are available for use!  Please reserve.
 
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Monday evenings
March 9-30
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
7 – 8:30 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 
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 Wednesday mornings
March 4-25
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
10:30 am- 12 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 
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Wednesday Evenings
March 4-25
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
 7- 8:30 pm
 
 
PURE LIFE STUDIOS - LAGRANGE, GA.
 
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Saturday, March 7
Workshop
 
 All Levels Djembe/Dunun
 3-4:30 pm
  
Mobile Glassblowing Studios
Americus, Georgia
 
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Classes require a minimum of 5 students.
Enrollees will be advised if minimums are not met.
 
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Private Classes for adults and children are available.

Drum Classes – February 2020

January 24, 2020 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 Single Class – $20, 4-wk series for $80.
         
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
You should register or contact Amy if you plan to attend any of the classes or series.
Djembes are available for use!  Please reserve.
 
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Monday evenings
February 3 – 24
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
7 – 8:30 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 

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Wednesday mornings
February 5 – 26
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
10:30 am- 12 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 
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Wednesday Evenings
February 5 – 26
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
 7- 8:30 pm
 
 
PURE LIFE STUDIOS - LAGRANGE, GA.
 
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*****************************
Classes require a minimum of 5 students.
Enrollees will be advised if minimums are not met.
 
*****************************
Private Classes for adults and children are available.

Drum Classes – February 2021

January 7, 2020 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 
Cost is $12 per class or $48 for the 4-class series . Register & pay via Paypal (see link below)
 
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
 
 
 

February

Classes

*All times are EST.

************************

Monday evenings

4 -class series

February 1-22

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

************************

NEW BEGINNER CLASS

Tuesday late afternoon

4 -class series

February 2-23

5 – 6:00 pm

Beginner Djembe/Dunun

************************

Wednesday mornings

4 class series

February 3-24

10:30-11:30 am

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

************************

Wednesdays evenings

5 class series

February 3-24

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Beginner2-Int1

Djembe/Dunun

************************

HOW-TO for Online Classes

Advance registration and payment is necessary. Payment is via PayPal. Near the top of the payment page there is a section to add a note. Please just indicate here what class/classes you plan to attend. Enter the appropriate amount in the payment blank. We will send you an email with a link to the ZOOM, the meeting site and your password when we receive your payment.

 

Before the meeting, you’ll need to go to zoom.us and open a free account. Joining the Zoom class is easy – you’ll just need the meeting link and password we emailed to you. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please arrive a few minutes early – I’ll be there and help make sure you’re all set up.

Drum Classes – January 2020

December 30, 2019 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 Single Class – $20, 4-wk series for $80.
         
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
You should register or contact Amy if you plan to attend any of the classes or series.
Djembes are available for use!  Please reserve.
 
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Monday evenings
Jan 6 – 27
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
7 – 8:30 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 

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Wednesday mornings
Jan 8 – 29
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
10:30 am- 12 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 
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Wednesday Evenings
Jan 8 – 29
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
 7- 8:30 pm
 
 
PURE LIFE STUDIOS - LAGRANGE, GA.
 
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Classes require a minimum of 5 students.
Enrollees will be advised if minimums are not met.
 
*****************************
Private Classes for adults and children are available.

Drum Classes – FALL 2019

September 24, 2019 By

Instructor – Amy Jackson

 Single Class – $20, 6-wk series for $120.
         
You can email or call Amy at 404-784-2462.
You should register or contact Amy if you plan to attend any of the classes or series.
Djembes are available for use!  Please reserve.
 
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Monday evenings
Oct 14 – Nov 18
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
7 – 8:30 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 

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Wednesday mornings
Oct 16 – Nov 20
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
10:30 am- 12 pm
 
DrumRise Music Studio/Decatur
 
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Wednesday Evenings
Oct 16 – Nov 20
 
All Levels Djembe/Dunun
 7- 8:30 pm
 
*** NEW VENUE ***
PURE LIFE STUDIOSLAGRANGE, GA.
 
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Classes require a minimum of 5 students.
Enrollees will be advised if minimums are not met.
 
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Private Classes for adults and children are available.
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