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Drumming for Meditation

Drumming on this planet has had many functions over the centuries: As communitcation, celebration, work, war, and probably the least explored - meditation. When one thinks of drumming it's usually in a loud, bombastic setting. However, here at Community Drums we focus on the quiet side of the drum. In particular, the West African djembe drum, though any drum will work. Quieting the mind so the vibration of the drum can affect one is a most satisfying experience.

That is what Community Drums is all about.

My classes engage the mind at first with the intention of passing the information to the hands. Once the elements of a rhythm are practiced a meditational state can occur. Ultimately, the quiet mind along with the vibrating drum can merge.

To get to this spot - I have a process of learning any rhythm to get anyone there - whether you have musical experience or not!

The process is not something I invented as many musicians use it for whatever instrument being studied. What happens is we break the final rhythm into 3 elements:

1. Rhythm pattern
2. Hand pattern
3. Tone(s) pattern

After playing the rhythm in each of these elements with all the possible permutations we put it all together and then play it for at least 10 - 20 minutes.

This is where the meditation truly can happen.

Meditational Drumming Classes

DRUM ONE! DRUM ALL!

Two Djembe drum-meditation classes w/ Gregg Hansen
('drum-meditation' = sitting meditation for those that can't sit still!)

CLASS #1 - First Touch: Beginning-Beginner Djembe Classes

What: The Ultimate Day of Djembe
Simple and exact info presented very patiently. No Experience Necessary / ages 16 & up

When: Three Saturdays a month -Noon - 1:45 pm / Jan. - June, 2010

Feb. 6, 20, 27 / Mar. 6, 20, 27 / Apr. 3, 10, 24 / May 1, 15, 22 / June 5, 12, 19

Where: Double Rainbow Ranch / 6541 N. 63rd / Niwot

Cost: $12.00 per class

CLASS #2

When: 1st & 2nd Tuesday evenings of the month / 6:30 - 7:45pm

Where: Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont

Cost: Download program guide for pricing

More Info: communitydrum@earthlink.net

Continuing Classes for ages 16 - Adult

1. Where: The Art Underground / 901 Front / downtown Louisville
   When: Every WED. eve / 7:30 - 9:00pm
   Cost: $12.00 per class

2. Where: Double Rainbow Ranch / 6541 N. 63rd / Niwot
   When: Three Saturdays a month / 3:00 - 4:30pm
   Feb. 6, 20, 27 / Mar. 6, 20, 27 / Apr. 3, 10, 24 / May 1, 15, 22 / June 5, 12, 19
   Cost: $12.00 per class

3. Where: Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
   When: Every Tuesday / 11:30am - 12:30pm
   Cost: Download program guide for pricing

4. Where: Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
   When: Every Monday / 7:15 - 8:30pm
   Cost: Download program guide for pricing

More Info: communitydrum@earthlink.net

Drumming For Seniors

'FIRST TOUCH' Beginning Class for Seniors (50+)

1. When: Every Tuesday morning / 9:30 - 10:45am
   Where: Longmont Senior Ctr. / 910 Longs Peak Ave. / gymnasium
   Cost: Download program guide for pricing

2. When: Every Thursday / 11:00 - Noon / 'Drums for Lunch Bunch'
   Where: The Art Underground / 901 Front St, Louisville (downtown)
   Cost: $7.00 per class

'DEEPER RHYTHMS' Continuing Classes for Seniors (50+)

1. When: Every Tuesday / 11:30am - 12:30pm
   Where: Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont
   Cost: Download program guide for pricing

2. When: Every Tuesday / 3:00 - 4:30pm
   Where: Silver Thunder Lounge / 645 Manhatten Pl., Boulder
   Cost: $7.00 per class

More Info: communitydrum@earthlink.net

If you haven’t gone thru Community Drum djembe classes before, please contact me to determine which level of class would be appropriate: Gregg, communitydrum@earthlink.net, 720-366-1085

I look forward to drumming with and meeting you!