Learn to Drum in Los Angeles

Summer???s here and it???s time to brush up on your drumming chops (or get some in the first place). There???s fire dancers to drum for, beach burns to jam at, and getting ready to make it into the drummers collective and perform with the L.A. fire conclave. If you???ve ever had the interest to learn how to drum now is the time! We???ve been going strong for 5 years running, come join us and find out why. Beginners welcome.

???Universal Drumming???
WORLD-TRIBAL HAND DRUMMING CLASS

Every Wednesday Night !!

with Renown World Percussionist & Teacher
ALEX SPURKEL

(Naked Rhythm, Electric Skychurch)

There???s no experience necessary and we provide drums as well. Drumming is fun, expressive, and centering, and we cover drumming styles from all around the world including Africa, Brazil and the Middle-East.

WHY DRUM??

• – it???s exhilarating and centering
• – lose yourself in the moment
• – primal, creative, expression
• – experience the energy of the group
• – AND???it just goes great with FIRE!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• – Universally applicable hand drumming techniques
• – African, Middle-Eastern, Latin, Western and improv rhythms
• – Polyrhythms (group playing with multiple parts)
• – Exercises to strengthen your timing, technique, and speed
• – Improvisation & Soloing
• – you will be amazed at what you can do after 4 short weeks!

** Drums provided ** — NO EXPERIENCE OR DRUM NECESSARY!!

COST: $50 for 4-class session (or $15 for single class drop-ins)

BURNER SPECIAL! – Mention you’re a burner and get $10 off a 4-class session in June.

WHEN: Every Wednesday night 7:30pm-8:45pm

WHERE:

• Bang-a-Drum
• 1255 S. La Brea
• Los Angeles, CA 90019

For more info, to RSVP, or to enroll please visit the Universal Drumming website.

Best wishes,
Alex of Universal Drumming