Drumming 101: Intro. to Drumming and Rhythm
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
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Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
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Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
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Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
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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.
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Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
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Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm fundamentals and group timing, guided by Larry McDowell in a relaxed community setting. Expect participatory playing, call-and-response patterns, and an inclusive, all-skill-level vibe.
Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm fundamentals and group timing, guided by Larry McDowell in a relaxed community setting. Expect participatory playing, call-and-response patterns, and an inclusive, all-skill-level vibe.
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Baby Story Time
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After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
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A beginner-friendly three-session course teaches adults with little or no musical experience to play basic ukulele chords and hundreds of popular songs, with a limited number of loaner instruments available.
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A beginner-friendly three-session course teaches adults with little or no musical experience to play basic ukulele chords and hundreds of popular songs, with a limited number of loaner instruments available.
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An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
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