Hey everyone! I hope all of you are doing well. I am presenting 3 workshops on West African drumming this fall. October 19th, November 2nd and November 16th. They are all 2 hours each beginning at 3:00pm and ending at 5:00pm. We will be exploring technique (how to play without pain), learn drum songs of the Malinke people from Guinea, West Africa, learn how to participate in drum circles and caring for your instrument. Handouts covering the information presented will be included in the price. The cost is $30.00 for each 2 hour workshop. You may sign up for just one or all of them. I am very pleased to announce that the workshops will be held at the beautiful Orr Street Studios. We will be surrounded by beautiful and though provoking art. If you haven't been the the studios yet, this is going to be a real treat! Orr Street Studios are located at 106 Orr Street in downtown Columbia. Plenty of parking. Pre-registration is required so please contact me at twomusicians@centurytel.net for more information and a registration form. The ancient practice of drumming is a great relaxation tool and with the holidays just around the corner, we could all use a great way to destress!

And now - my resume as a teacher.... My name is Pam Fleenor, founder of Divine Rhythm. I have been playing and making professional grade hand drums and percussion instruments for 15 years and I have had the pleasure of teaching others to play for the last 8 years. Venues I have performed at are many concerts and events around the mid-Missouri area including the Kansas City Reggae Festival. My website is www.wildwoodinstruments.com.

In Rhythm,
Pam