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Drum Party Drum Circle
Come jam and feel the beat! A beginner or a pro, come and play Djembe, Congas or any drum in this drum workshop. You’ll learn new rhythms and improvise in a drum circle environment. It’s fun and relaxing. You will be amazed at how much you’ll enjoy drumming in this familyfriendly atmosphere. Bring your congas, djembes, bongos, or other percussion instruments. All skill levels welcome.
Instructor: John Waller, plays Rock, Jazz, World music on drum set and hand drums; has easy, engaging teaching style.
Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Drop-in: $9
5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16 Th 7:00–8:30 pm
Drumming Intensive: Drum Sticking & Drum Set
Sticks on a drum pad first, while learning the drum rudiments, easy rhythms, and polyrhythms. Learn the basic beats for Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz. 8-week session is composed of 4-week intro to drum sticking followed by 4-week intro to easy drum set. Two drum sets will be in the classroom. Bring sticks and a practice pad and get ready to roll!
Instructor: John Waller
Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
8 weeks | $87/$77 (Dist. Res.)
4579.601 5/1–6/19 Tu 8:30–9:25 pm
4579.602 6/26–8/14 Tu 8:30–9:25 pm
Drumming Intensive:
African Djembe Rhythms
Intro to Djembe deep rhythms that work
your mind and body. Other rhythms
explored on various hand drums. Incredible
fun for stress relief! Focus is on how to
strike the drum and playing interlocking
rhythms; new material each session. Some
drums available; if possible, bring your own.
Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
8 weeks | $87/$77 (Dist. Res.)
4577.601 5/1-6/19 Tu 7:30-8:25pm
4577.602 6/26-8/14 Tu 7:30-8:25pm
Guitar, Beginning I
Amaze your family and friends by being able to play tunes in just four weeks! Utilize the guitar neck starting with the five major chords and gradually use those chords to create music. Learn rhythm, tempo, strumming techniques and the basics of guitar. Bring guitar or guitars are available to rent for $20/month. Rental charges can be used towards purchase.
Instructor: Ron Shepler, degree in music, Cal. State Hayward; has taught guitar for 20 yrs.
M.J. Studios: 670 Gregory Lane, Suite G
4 weeks | $89/$79 (Dist. Res.)
4581.602 6/6–6/27 W 6:30–7:30 pm
4581.603 8/1–8/22 W 6:30–7:30 pm
4583.601 4/14–5/5 Sa 2:00–3:00 pm
4583.602 6/9–6/30 Sa 2:00–3:00 pm
4583.603 8/4–8/25 Sa 2:00–3:00 pm
$15 lab fee payable to instructor
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Contact Us | District Board | Waivers | Employment | Clubs | Site Map
(925)682-0896| 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523