Drumming
Circles -
Free
/ Community
Drumming
Circles - Nominal Fee
Drumming
Instruction
Where
to Buy Drums Locally
Links
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Francisco Bay Drummers
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Drumming
Circles - Free / Community
This
list shows both large open circles as well as small circles created among
equal participants. For these circles,you need to bring your own drum.
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BERKELEY
When:
Every Sunday
Where:
Behind Sproul Plaza, on the University of California campus
Cost:
None
Comments: African/Cuban/Latin
drumming. Circle has been gathering for years.
SAN FRANCISCO
When:
Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Golden
Gate Park, at the base of "Hippie Hill"
Cost: None
Comments: Open
to everyone. It goes on pretty much all day until it gets too dark
to see. It is freestyle and sometimes chaotic, but depending on the
vibe, it can be wonderful and spirited.
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Drumming
Circles - Nominal Fee
This
list shows circles hosted by teachers, bookshops, spiritual centers, etc.,
where a fee is requested. The fee is usually nominal, and covers the use
of drums which are provided.
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BERKELEY
When:
Monthly, noon - 4 PM
Host:
Rhythm Magic Percussion Workshops
Where:
Cost:
$25
Contact:
Mika Scott and Kala Lyons 510/845-6057
Comments: Goal
is to have fun, create inspiration, healing, and community through drumming
and music.
LOS ALTOS
When:
Host:
Dancing Bear Alternative Healing Center
Where:
1000 Fremont Avenue, Suite L #150, Los Altos, CA 95134
Cost: $10
Contact:
(408) 432-9047 / (650) 947-8980
PALO ALTO
When:
3rd Sunday of the month from 6:30 - 9:00PM
Host:
Spirit Drum
Where:
Lou Henry Hoover Girl Scout House, 1120 Hopkins Ave, Palo Alto
Cost:
Contact:
Judy Rhodes (415) 964-4826 or jflute@ynn.com
PALO ALTO
When:
Every second Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Host:
BAPA Drum Circle
Where: Unitarian
Church, 505 E. Charleston, Palo Alto
Cost:
Contact:
(408) 559-GAIA
OAKLAND
When:
Last Wednesday every month
Host:
Center for Attitudinal Healing
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
healco@aol.com
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Drumming
Instruction
This
list shows a variety of drumming teachers and classes in the Bay Area.
This drumming instruction is limited to indigenous styles, African, Latin,
and/or shamanic drumming.
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Where
to Buy Drums Locally
This
list shows shops around the area that either specialize in, or have good
knowledge of, indigenous drums.
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Links
Links
to other websites of drumming interest.
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let me know if you have any comments or suggestions regarding this site!
vinessa@sfbaydrummers.com
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