
Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
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Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.

Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.
Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.

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.

Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.

Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.
Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.

Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.

Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.
Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.

Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.

Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.
Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.

Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.

Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.

Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.
Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.

Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.
Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.
Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.

Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.
Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.

An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.

An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.

A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.

A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.
A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

Immersive sound bath vibrations paired with hands on Reiki energy work to encourage deep relaxation and emotional reset. A calm, low lights session centered on breath, stillness, and nervous system soothing.

Immersive sound bath vibrations paired with hands on Reiki energy work to encourage deep relaxation and emotional reset. A calm, low lights session centered on breath, stillness, and nervous system soothing.
Immersive sound bath vibrations paired with hands on Reiki energy work to encourage deep relaxation and emotional reset. A calm, low lights session centered on breath, stillness, and nervous system soothing.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.
An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.