This monthly freestyle drum circle, like the community that hosts it, is a medley of drummers, rhythms, and drum-inspired magic, created by each of us who attends the circle. Freestyle hand drumming circles develop their own group "vibe," through the process of sharing rhythms. While sharing and peer "teaching" of rhythms is welcomed as one form, this is not a class. Please bring your drums and other percussion instruments and join in the joyful, meditative, grounding, celebratory experience of …

This is a drumming group that promotes women learning drumming by organizing drum workshops, drum circles, and drumming events. A core group of experienced women drummers, some from the Batucada Belles, a Brazilian drum group, play at social justice events. Opportunities to learn to drum, and opportunities to play at social justice events in the Boston Area will be promoted on this meetup.

Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …

Drum Circles Come let the vibrations of the drums sooth away your stress, massage your muscles and un-clutter your mind. We drum to heal ourselves and to express our creativity in a non-verbal way. Bring your drum or play the ones we provide, simple instructions are given, and we are off. All types of drums and percussion instruments are welcome. A community drum circle brings people together. Everyone is welcome to join. If you have never drummed before in your entire life, now is the time to …

We are a group of people that enjoy a good drum rhythm, especially when put into a circle. Our mission is to gather other passionate people together and heal the soul and promote community through drumming and drum circles. We use any kind of percussion istrument, so bring what ever you have!  We may have a couple of inruments to offer, but for now that is limited. Come join us and let the good times roll!

A high-energy, FUN, celebration of drumming and community. For beginners wanting to try something new, friends, experienced drummers, dancers. We celebrate the traditions - rhythms that have built energy for hundreds of years for celebration, dance, ritual - just plain FUN! As well as whatever you bring to it!  We'll have drums to share, and support for newcomers, and energy for everyone. Meets monthly.  6:30  Mini-Class Intro   7-9 pm  Drum Circle $8 donation, children under 12 free.

The BeatBrigade is an interactive drumming group operating through HandReach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poorest children in the developing world overcome severe debilitating trauma injuries. The BeatBrigade engages in therapeutic drumming that promotes community and benefits survivors of burn and trauma injuries. Outstanding BeatBrigadiers are invited to tour locally and abroad to drum with people of all kinds! ** Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the BeatBr …

Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …

Guitarists, pianists, cellists, vocalists, woodwind players, sax, hand drums... in short, we don't use electricity. We're professionals and closet musicians. Some of us are self trained and some  are classically trained. We gave up the idea of becoming musicians in lieu of another field but never let go of our common passion. This is a welcoming group for musicians who want to respectfully & creatively share with and learn from other musicians.  To be heard by others. To be moved by the spirit o …

Do you have trouble calming your mind for meditation? Kirtan is the musical path to a state of clearer consciousness. Come and gain a calmer mind, a steadier breath, a more confident voice, and a sense of togetherness with others. You'll learn simple Sanskrit mantras as musicians harmonize with the Indian harmonium and hand drums. No musical or yoga experience is required. Light refreshments of fruit & tea and informative handouts will be provided.