
Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
A free, hands-on drum class led by Larry McDowell invites community members to learn percussion and explore rhythm together in a welcoming group setting.
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Hands-on drumming session centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building in a welcoming community space. Designed for all skill levels, with an interactive, participatory format led by Larry McDowell.

Hands-on drumming session centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building in a welcoming community space. Designed for all skill levels, with an interactive, participatory format led by Larry McDowell.
Hands-on drumming session centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building in a welcoming community space. Designed for all skill levels, with an interactive, participatory format led by 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
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.

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.

An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.

An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.

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.

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.

Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.

Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.
Traditional music and spontaneous acoustic jams create a welcoming space for musicians and listeners to gather, play together, and connect through a weekly community session.

Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.

Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.

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.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.

Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.

Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.
Gypsy jazz guitar workshop followed by a Django-style jam session with fast swing rhythms, bright acoustic tone, and plenty of solo trading. Players and listeners hang in a brewery taproom for late-night community music-making.