Intermediate West African Drumming Class
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of traditional West African rhythms—not only learning the dunun melodies and djembe accompaniments, but also solo phrases, songs, and full arrangements? If so, this class is for you.
This weekly class will be held at a private residence beginning in February 2026. Participants are expected to commit to regular at-home practice each week.
Interested? Contact Dee for more information.
Monday: Dunun - Loveland
Are you ready to deepen your relationship with the music? If so, this is the right class for you! This ongoing dunun class is held at a private residence, where we focus on stick and bell technique as well as the fundamental rhythmic structures found in traditional West African rhythms.
Requirements for joining this class include a commitment to weekly at-home practice.
Interested? Contact Dee for more information.
Monday: All Levels Drumming - Loveland
The next 6-week West African Drumming series at Namaqua UU in Loveland begins next week!
- Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
- 2025 Dates (only 1 left): 12/15
- 2026 Dates: 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09, 03/16
Learn and play all parts of a traditional rhythm, including djembe accompaniments, the break, & traditional dunun parts.
Instruction will be differentiated, so if you are a more experienced drummer, you can learn solo phrases and get practice leading the group and playing the echauffement. There's something for everyone!
Don't own a drum? No problem! Drums are available for in-class use.
For this class, need-based scholarships are available. Email Dee at nocodrumclub@gmail.com for more information. To register, click HERE
exciting new classes Coming in 2026!
Fort Collins Children's Theatre (FCCT+) will be hosting West African Drumming workshops in 2026. Stay tuned!
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