
Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
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Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.

Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.
Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on frame drum practice explores foundational strokes, rhythm patterns, and embodied timing in a supportive women-centered circle. Built for true beginners while offering deeper rhythmic challenges for returning players.
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Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.

Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.
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Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

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Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

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Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.

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Bilingual Spanish and English singalongs blend simple vocabulary games with upbeat kid-friendly rhythms for ages 0–5. A parent-child morning program that builds language confidence through movement, call-and-response, and musical play.

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Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

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Hands-on a cappella vocal workshop centered on men’s harmony singing, with guided practice in breath control, blending, and basic performance technique. Expect supportive group singing, fun repertoire, and practical tips for confident harmonizing.

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