A West African Drum Class for Children

1025 North King Street,Hampton VA 23669

16 April, 2022

Description

Drumming helps students physically, mentally, emotionally and academically. These dynamic youth drumming classes will help your child foster musical as well as positive life skills like creativity, communication, working in teams, healthy play and focused achievement. Class is taught by the amazing Kam Kelly. For 20+ years now, Kam has worked with the youth, senior citizens and the disabled: teaching, motivating, inspiring and giving hope to all his students. Kam will: introduce the student to the history & cultural context of West-African Culture and Tradition. Help them gain a solid understanding of the three basic sounds (Bass, Tone and Slap). Successfully teach them to play Djembe accompaniments for 3 to 5 Traditional Djembe Rhythms as well as introduce them to playing the Djembe' ensemble. Participants will also learn become familiar with the break (start and stop signals). On the last day, students will offer a brief performance for family and friends! Noted benefits of drumming, watch for the following: Increased focus Develop musical & rhythm skills Increase in self-esteem and confidence Develop hand-eye coordination Inspire their musical creativity Respect, listening and learning skills Fun and creativity Students learn goal setting skills Provide social inclusion Leadership and knowing their place in the group Increase academic focus and outcomes If you have your own drum please bring it but if not and you would like to purchase, rent or borrow a drum, please email us at [email protected] to let us know your intention. Chairs are provided. Social Distance protocols will be in place. Parents will need to sign a Disclaimer: WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Each session is $8 but you may pay for the whole series ($30) at one time and save $2. Email us at [email protected] for more information. This is a highly energetic, fun and uplifting music experience designed to harness your child's playful energy, while providing a solid education of rhythms as the foundation for all good music. We hope to drum with you soon. The DAY Program