.: the different drum

Classes

The Different Drum curently offers three classes. These are designed to be fun, informative and planned around your schedule!

Make Your Own Drum

My "Make Your Own Drum" class allows the individual to impart his/her own spirit and energy into the finished drum. You don't merely purchase the drum, you take part in the creative process.

Class Includes:

A finished (though still wet) "Ancient Style" drum and stick to take home and enjoy for decades.
A prepped kit (cut and punched head, finished hoop and pre-cut lacing) to work with.
A choice of sizes and materials.
A fun, enjoyable project that doesn't take all day (usually 2-3 hours)
Unlimited questions (though I don't guarantee the answers!)
Your choice of comfortable working environments. I can come to you or you can come to me!

Sizes and Pricing:

13" - $120
15" - $140
18" - $160
20" - $200

Listed Prices are for an elk drum over a maple frame. Buffalo, Moose or Deer are also available at additional cost.

Class size must be a minimum of four. Please allow two weeks prep time with payment in advance.

Ask about having your group make it's own mother drum!!

Mother Drum Encounter

The Mother Drum may be the oldest of the Tympanic style drums, dating back at least 10,000 years. Imagine the surprise when some hunter draped a piece of hide over a hollow stump to dry and discoverd after a couple of days that it made wonderful sounds! I suspect that soon the whole village gathered around the instrument and discovered that it truly was a "gift from the Gods".

Today this gift is known by many names:

Pow-Wow Drum
Council Drum
War Drum (unfortunate but true)
Gathering Drum
Grandfather/Grandmother Drum

mother drum building Allow me to share this gift with you and your friends and family as I bring my house drum - Thundering Moon - to your home. This is not your normal drum circle as the energy feedback is different and utterly unique. Remember, this is the only natural instrument that gets better as more people play (try this with a guitar or a piano, sometime). Groups of up to 12 may be accommodated, but 6-8 is the most comfortable.

Due to the nature of this class, I do not feel comfortable charging any set fee. However, donations for time and energy are gladly accepted.

Facilitated Drum Circles

Explore the world of rhythm with your friends in a relaxed environment. This class, though open to all, is outstanding for beginners, intermediates, and folk that have never even touched a drum. Instead of the chaos of the "traditional" public drum circle, these controlled, exploratory sessions move the drummer from simply "feeling the rhythm" to listening for, acknowledging, and creating the various parts of a "rhythm orchestra". Excellent for children's groups and school classes - recommended grade 4 and up.

$10 per person. Allow two weeks for reservations. Minimum 10 people. No maximum size (depending on space).

Some drums and other rhythm instruments (blocks, bells, rattles) will be made available. If you have a drum (and even some to share) it is recommended you bring it.