Women's West African Drumming Group at the Tucker Recreation Center! New classes begin Wednesday, October 16th

I am very grateful to my good friend and drumming colleague Dee Desnoyers of Atlanta Drum Club, who has moved to Colorado and who asked me to take over the teaching of her Women's Drumming Group at Tucker Rec!

It's an honor to be invited to be the instructor for the class, and I appreciate the trust the women in the class have shown in me.

The next class series will be held on Wednesday nights, 7 - 8:30pm, at the Tucker Rec Center at 4898 LaVista Road, Tucker GA 30084. If you're taking a class at Tucker Rec for the first time you'll have to come early before the first class to register at the center, and receive a key card which you'll scan at the entrance each time you come for a class.

This SIX-class series begins on Wednesday October 16th, and finishes with a final class on Wednesday November 20th. We will learn one traditional West African rhythm over the six classes of the course. We will cover all aspects of the rhythm: break, djembe accompaniments, dunun music, bridge and song.

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 a couple really nice drums for sale!** 

Payment: The price for the 6-class course is $150. Drop-in to any single class for $30.

Payment options: If you don't have a Paypal*, 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.  
*Service charge of 3% will be added to Paypal and credit card payments.
Venmo: chuck-cogliandro
Zelle: mkdrum@mindspring.com
For maximum convenience, use these Paypal buttons for registration and drum rental fees.

Djembe Rental

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

IMMERSION WORKSHOP: The Joy of Drumming #3, October 12th

We had another great day of drumming on August 3rd, and there's no good reason we shouldn't keep right on going. This next one will be in the pavilion outdoors in the cool fall breezes! Save the date!!

Good friends and longtime drumming colleagues Amy Jackson of DrumRise, Dee Desnoyers of Atlanta Drum Club, and Chuck Cogliandro of Kumandi Drums will lead an Immersion Workshop in West African Drumming!!

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.

9am to 3:30pm, with lunch break

We won't have easy access to a kitchen this time, so if you bring your lunch pack it in a cooler.

Cost: $100

Join these three instructors and their students for a day learning all aspects of a traditional West African rhythm, including:
-djembe accompaniment rhythms
-dunun music
-solo phrases
-break
-short performance by instructors
-and more!

Location: Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Pavilion behind the church

2375 Shallowford Rd., Atlanta GA 30345

When you pull off Shallowford Rd. into the big parking lot for the church, drive up the left side of the church to the back.  You'll crest a hill just as you have to start turning right. If you went straight you'd come to the pavilion where we'll meet. There are a few parking spots there, and more further over in front of the kids' playground.

Prepay with the Paypal button below, and your spot will be reserved. If you'd like to pay with Zelle, Venmo, or credit card, please send an email to Chuck at chuck@kumandi.com to receive those payment details.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Up to September 12th cancellation, full refund will be given
Between September 13th and 26th, 50% refund will be given
After September 26th, no refund given; if there is a family or health emergency you will receive full credit toward a future workshop