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Hand drumming crosses the gap

It is often difficult to come up with a gathering activity that crosses age and societal differences, but on Sunday I think I found one that beautifully surpasses all those boundaries. I was introduced to African hand drumming about three years ago. It came into my life at a time that I was feeling and had been told I was not particularly creative. Through hand drumming, I was able to relax and simply focus on the beat. As I learned more and had the opportunities to drum opening up to me, I found a freedom to start writing lyrics in a sort of free form style in conjunction with the beat and tempo to some to the rhythms I was learning. Bill Anderson local drum maker/instructor and Rich Schuler drum instructor. Drumming helped me to refocus creative energy and eventually led to my reattachment to songwriting and performance - but I would not limit it to that alone. Bill Anderson local drum maker/instructor and Rich Schuler drum instructor. There is something beautiful about a group of pe...

Hand Drum Workshop April 5th!

On Sunday April 5th, First Lutheran Church Youth and Family Ministry will host an African Hand Drumming Workshop with Rich Schuler , a teaching musician with the Arts Council of Chautauqua County . Only $3.00 will hold your drum reservation for this class for ages eight and up. The class will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, so be sure to wear comfortable clothing for this activity! Class space is limited, so reserve your space today!