More Fun Things To Do!
Urban Drumming
2nd Sunday of each month
3401 Adams Ave
Contact Peggi Walker 619 572-8885
TTM Drum Classes
North Park Classes
Beginning • Mondays • 7:00 PM • $40 full series of 4 classes; $12 drop-in
Intermediate/Advanced • Tuesdays • 7:00 PM • $50 full series of 4 classes; $15 drop-in
Taught by Ali Thomas. To rent a drum you must pre-register or call/email 24 hours in advance to reserve one. Metro Florist, 3401 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA. Call 619-825-9921 or athomas@ttmusa.org.
Encinitas Classes
Beginning/Intermediate Thursdays • 8:00 PM • $40 full series of 4 classes; $12 drop-in. Taught by Ali Thomas at Well Within Traditional Healing Arts, 555 Second Street, Encinitas.
Drum rental: $10.00 for full series, $3 drop-in. To rent a drum you must pre-register or call/email 24 hours in advance to reserve one. Call 619-825-9921 or athomas@ttmusa.org.
To order cds, instructional videos, and books by world-renowned master drummer/teacher Mamady Keita, visit the TTM web site: www.ttmusa.org or save the shipping cost and purchase them in class.
Egyptian Drumming
Mondays • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • $10.00
World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. Learn techniques and rhythms for the dumbek taught by Frank Lazzaro. All levels welcome, extra drums available. Followed by a belly dance class taught by Mariela from 7:00 -8:00 PM (intermediate drummers may stay and play for the dance class at the teacher's discretion.) For info visit: www.frankdrums.com or www.worldbeatcenter.org or email flazzaro@msn.com
Dance Class with Suzanne Forbes
Suzanne makes African dance fun and accessible to everyone--from beginners to more experienced dancers. Everyone is welcome to this class regardless of gender, race, age, or level of experience. African dance is about joy and celebration. Live drumming. Email Suzanne for times and location.
Mamady Keita Drum Workshops
World-renowned master drummer Mamady Keita from Guinea, West Africa will be offering 3 Day Weekend Workshops all throughout September and October 2006 in San Diego! Classes range from Beginning to Advanced/Professional. Mamady will teach the djembe parts to several rhythms and then students will get on the dununs to learn the Sangban, Kenkeni and Dunumba parts. In addition, Mamady will be teaching a song for each rhythm, don't forget to bring your audio recorders to these! All Classes Located at: The Arts & Entertainment Center, 3026 University Ave., San Diego, CA. More information on the TTM web site: www.ttmusa.org or call Monette at (619) 825-9921.
Other San Diego Drum Circles
There's a lot of drumming in San Diego. It's usually warm and clear here all year around (YEA!), so outdoor drumming happens almost every weekend. More information HERE.