Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Learn hand drumming with longtime Asheville educator Larry McDowell in a welcoming, participatory community class centered on rhythm, connection, and positive change. Attendance is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
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Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
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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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