Tucker Women's West African Drumming Group!

Classes at Tucker First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center
Classes ongoing on Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm

The Tucker Women's Group meets on Wednesday nights ongoing at Tucker First UMC, Wesley Center, 2397 4th St. Tucker GA 30084, which is the old Tucker Post Office. We meet from 7 - 8:30pm in the main hall. To register for the class, make payment with one of the options below. You'll receive a confirmation email once you make payment.

In each class, you'll learn beginner playing technique, including the bass, tone and slap strokes as well as play warmups and exercised designed to bring balance and relaxation to your hands. You'll also learn elements of one traditional West African rhythm, including the break, djembe accompaniments, dunun music, bridge and song. You'll also be able to learn by sitting in and playing accompaniment while the group rehearses one or more of their established repertoire. Once you learn the repertoire you can join the performing group.

Some rental and sale drums are available for the class if you need one to get started. If you do, please register early so I can make arrangements to provide a drum for you. **I currently have several really nice drums for sale!** 

Payment: The price for the ongoing classes is $100 per month for all the Wednesday classes in a month. This is the best choice if you want to commit to the group and eventually join for performances. Drop-in price for any single class is $30 for anyone not ready to make a commitment to joining the group. And, the first class is FREE so you can decide if it's right for you.

Payment options: If you don't have a Venmo or Zelle account, you can mail a check payable to "Kumandi Drums" to my home address, which I'll send you by email. Or you can call me at 404-966-5800 and give a credit card number.  You can also pay cash at first class each month.
Venmo: chuck-cogliandro
Zelle: mkdrum@mindspring.com

If you don't use Zelle or Venmo, please use these Paypal buttons only for single, drop-in classes and for one month or six week djembe rental.

Djembe Rental

One month rental $25.00 USD Six week rental $35.00 USD

Watch this space for details on Joy of Drumming #7 with Dee Desnoyers, Ben Weston and myself coming in the spring of 2026!


The Emerson Drummers are now playing in their 30th year together!  
This group was begun in September, 1996, with members of the Emerson Unitarian Congregation, and has grown since then with hundreds of different drummers being a part of the group- most starting as beginners.  It is not strictly a beginner class, but new folks regularly join the group.   The group has a strong welcoming spirit and sense of community sharing.  And with many experienced drummers taking part, you will be lifted by the power of the rhythm.  >

Your first class is FREE, so you can decide if it's a good fit. 7-8:30pm every Tuesday night, $20 per class drop-in for new members after your first class. For those ready to join the performing group, the Sustaining Member status gives you a discount price of $65 per month with a commitment to attend and pay every month.

In the warm months we meet at East Cobb Park on Roswell Road, in the pavilion closest to the road and just behind the kids' playground.  If that pavilion is already taken we move to the smaller pavilion, at the back of the upper parking lot. We'll be in the park at least through September.

During the cold months, including November-February, we meet in the Fellowship Hall at Emerson Unitarian Congregation, 4010 Canton Road, Marietta GA 30066. Loaner drums and sale drums available by request made prior to class. 
If you have any questions, please send an email to Chuck at chuck@kumandi.com.