
Free Community Drum Class w/ Larry McDowell
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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Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.

Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.

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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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