PULSE DRUMMING'S Percussion & Drum Classes **Pre-registration is highly recommended **ALL classes have a minimum number of students required, if the min. is not met 24 hours before the scheduled class the class will be canceled **Drop In's should call ahead to check class status! *PLEASE PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK (MADE OUT TO THE INSTRUCTOR) Instructors are unable to accept Credit Cards for classes & workshops |
| Regular Business Hours: Mon - Thurs: 11-7pm Friday/Saturday: 11-5pm Sunday: Closed Location: 2434 E. Main Street Ventura,CA 93003 Phone: *805-648-DRUM(3786) Fax: (805) 648-3785 Contact: kim@pulsedrumming.com trey@pulsedrumming.com |
| Budhi Harlow & Lisa Beck Check out the amazing line up of classes and workshops they offer monthly @ Pulse! |
| Classes: Percussion & Drum |
Classes:
PRIVATE LESSONS: (By Appointment) Don't see a time or class that meets your
needs? Give us a call and we will find an instructor who will meet with you here at
PULSE DRUMMING at a time that's best for you! Our instructors also do performances
and interactive workshops for schools, organizations and private parties.
PRIVATE LESSONS: (By Appointment) Don't see a time or class that meets your
needs? Give us a call and we will find an instructor who will meet with you here at
PULSE DRUMMING at a time that's best for you! Our instructors also do performances
and interactive workshops for schools, organizations and private parties.
Konkoba Rehearsal
When: TUESDAY'S 7:15-8:30 pm
About: By invitation only
When: TUESDAY'S 7:15-8:30 pm
About: By invitation only
Pulse Kids Djembe Djamming
Instructor: Brandon Winans
When: Wednesday's 6:30-7:15 pm
Cost: $46 for 4 consecutive classes/$15 per class
Level/Age: 5-12 years old
About: Join us for a journey through Africa and South
America. Learn to play African rhythms on the djembe,
Instructor: Brandon Winans
When: Wednesday's 6:30-7:15 pm
Cost: $46 for 4 consecutive classes/$15 per class
Level/Age: 5-12 years old
About: Join us for a journey through Africa and South
America. Learn to play African rhythms on the djembe,
Ultra Beginning African Rhythyms
Instructor: Brandon Winans
When: Wednesdays, 730-830 pm
Cost: One free class with the purchase of a djembe. Please
call ahead!/Cost: pre-pay by the class $10 or $15
Thereafter
Level/Age: Beginning
About: Learn the very basics needed to jump start you into
Instructor: Brandon Winans
When: Wednesdays, 730-830 pm
Cost: One free class with the purchase of a djembe. Please
call ahead!/Cost: pre-pay by the class $10 or $15
Thereafter
Level/Age: Beginning
About: Learn the very basics needed to jump start you into
Beginning African Rhythms
Instructor: David James
When: Thursdays 7:00-8 pm
Cost: $20 (4) consecutive classes -
pre-pay by the class $8 or $10 at the door
Level/Age: Beginning to Intermediate
Instructor: David James
When: Thursdays 7:00-8 pm
Cost: $20 (4) consecutive classes -
pre-pay by the class $8 or $10 at the door
Level/Age: Beginning to Intermediate
Tongue Drum Melodies
Instructor: Budhi Harlow
When:
Cost: $15 pre paid or $20 at the door
Level/Age:
About: (free “Speaking In Tongues” CD for first time
participants) Learn to unlock the mysteries of this
wonderful,melodic instrument while working together with
Instructor: Budhi Harlow
When:
Cost: $15 pre paid or $20 at the door
Level/Age:
About: (free “Speaking In Tongues” CD for first time
participants) Learn to unlock the mysteries of this
wonderful,melodic instrument while working together with
Sabar
Instructor: Bara M'Boup
When: **TBA
Cost: $20 pre-paid Thurs. before class or $25 thereafte
Level/Age:
About: Bara M'boup - is A Griot and master drummer
hailing from Senegal, West Africa. Bara has attended a
school for gifted musicians in Senegal called Center
Instructor: Bara M'Boup
When: **TBA
Cost: $20 pre-paid Thurs. before class or $25 thereafte
Level/Age:
About: Bara M'boup - is A Griot and master drummer
hailing from Senegal, West Africa. Bara has attended a
school for gifted musicians in Senegal called Center
bougaraboo's and djun djun's and South American Rhythms on the Conga, Bongo &
history as it comes to life through rhythm, dance and song. Some instruments
provided. No experience necessary, all levels & abilities welcomed, join the class at
anytime, you don't have to wait until the first of each month.
history as it comes to life through rhythm, dance and song. Some instruments
provided. No experience necessary, all levels & abilities welcomed, join the class at
anytime, you don't have to wait until the first of each month.
About: Join the fun of Djembe, Duns and more in this fun and uplifting class.
Learn the language & techniques needed to play West African Rhythms, become
familiar with reading music and transcribing African Rhythms to Western Notation
and learning the history and traditions of the rhythms you are learning to play.
This is a great class for those new drumming and those who would like to brush
up on their skills.
Learn the language & techniques needed to play West African Rhythms, become
familiar with reading music and transcribing African Rhythms to Western Notation
and learning the history and traditions of the rhythms you are learning to play.
This is a great class for those new drumming and those who would like to brush
up on their skills.
the world of African Rhythms. Learn proper hand positions & techniques.
Participants will be introduced to African history & a variety of African Instruments.
Great fun for all ages.
Participants will be introduced to African history & a variety of African Instruments.
Great fun for all ages.
others creating poly rhythms so beautiful you won’t want to stop playing.
Participants will learn to play on some of the best Tongue Drums in the world, each
hand crafted from exotic woods, by Michael Thiele of Hardwood Music Company.
Michael is featured in the Smithsonian, and his instruments are featured in many
top 10 recordings by Ben Harper & others. Tongue drums will be provided or bring
your own. Hurry, limited spaces available so sign up soon.
Participants will learn to play on some of the best Tongue Drums in the world, each
hand crafted from exotic woods, by Michael Thiele of Hardwood Music Company.
Michael is featured in the Smithsonian, and his instruments are featured in many
top 10 recordings by Ben Harper & others. Tongue drums will be provided or bring
your own. Hurry, limited spaces available so sign up soon.
Cultural Blaise Senghor, performed from Morocco to New York to Los Angeles to
Japan, performed with the Ballet Bougarabou, and has shared the stage with Tina
Turner, The Rolling Stones and recorded with Peter Gabriel and Melissa
Manchester.
Japan, performed with the Ballet Bougarabou, and has shared the stage with Tina
Turner, The Rolling Stones and recorded with Peter Gabriel and Melissa
Manchester.
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Music Courtesy of Budhi Harlow
African Rhythms (Djembe, Dun's &
Balifon)
Instructor: Dramane Kone
When: Fourth Saturday of Each Month 1:30-3:00 pm
Cost: $20 pre-paid/$25 @ the door
Level/Age: All
About: Dramane Kone, drummer, balafon (West African
xylophone) player, singer, and instrument maker from
Mali, West Africa. Dramane is a Griot (oral historian) from
Balifon)
Instructor: Dramane Kone
When: Fourth Saturday of Each Month 1:30-3:00 pm
Cost: $20 pre-paid/$25 @ the door
Level/Age: All
About: Dramane Kone, drummer, balafon (West African
xylophone) player, singer, and instrument maker from
Mali, West Africa. Dramane is a Griot (oral historian) from
the famous Kone family of Burkina Faso and Mali, West Africa and he would like to
share his culture with us. This is a wonderful opportunity to study with a Master,
who not only is a great teacher, but brings his infectious laughter & spirit to each
and every class. He has the wonderful ability to teach in one class rhythms
suitable to the ultra beginner as well as challenging those who have been playing
for awhile. Be a part of history as it comes to life with
Dramane's stories of his youth and his culture.
share his culture with us. This is a wonderful opportunity to study with a Master,
who not only is a great teacher, but brings his infectious laughter & spirit to each
and every class. He has the wonderful ability to teach in one class rhythms
suitable to the ultra beginner as well as challenging those who have been playing
for awhile. Be a part of history as it comes to life with
Dramane's stories of his youth and his culture.
Riqq
Instructor: Souhail Kaspar
When: TBA
Cost: $20 pre-pay by Thurs. before class/$25 at the
door
Level/Age: All
PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN RIQQ-
Souhail has specific requirements call Pulse for more
info!The riqq dates from the third millennium B.C.E and
can be found in Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean,
Egypt and probably
Instructor: Souhail Kaspar
When: TBA
Cost: $20 pre-pay by Thurs. before class/$25 at the
door
Level/Age: All
PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN RIQQ-
Souhail has specific requirements call Pulse for more
info!The riqq dates from the third millennium B.C.E and
can be found in Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean,
Egypt and probably
Doumbek
Instructor: Souhail Kaspar
When: :TBA (keep check on website for added class
dates)
Cost: TBA
Level/Age: All
About: Souhail Kaspar, a true virtuoso, is known
Instructor: Souhail Kaspar
When: :TBA (keep check on website for added class
dates)
Cost: TBA
Level/Age: All
About: Souhail Kaspar, a true virtuoso, is known
worldwide for his brilliant technique, exciting performances and veffective teaching
skills. His ability to improvise andembellish rhythmic patterns of Arabic music and
knowledge of ethnic musical history make him one of the most highly acclaimed
performers and instructors of our day. Souhail has performed with “Sting”,
“Santana”, and Shakira as well as many other performing groups. Bring your own
doumbek. Don't have one? nNo problem rent one of ours, first come first served,
limited amount available so call ahead.
skills. His ability to improvise andembellish rhythmic patterns of Arabic music and
knowledge of ethnic musical history make him one of the most highly acclaimed
performers and instructors of our day. Souhail has performed with “Sting”,
“Santana”, and Shakira as well as many other performing groups. Bring your own
doumbek. Don't have one? nNo problem rent one of ours, first come first served,
limited amount available so call ahead.
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