What We Do

 

Traditional West African Drumming Classes

Amy is the first in the US to become a Djembe Instructor with Tam Tam Mandingue International and a Certified Associate Instructor with Tam Tam Mandingue Winston-Salem, part of the international network of djembe schools founded by Guinean Master drummer, Mamady Keita.

  • Classes for Individuals and Groups
  • Schools and Youth Programs
  • Special Needs and Therapeutic Programs

Custom Programs for Groups and Events

The emphasis here is less on becoming technically proficient musicians or learning a specific rhythm and more on the human outcomes that can arise from the experience of co-creating rhythm with a group of people. DrumRise’s approach to creating a unique rhythm event for your group. Amy starts with your stated intention for your event and custom-designs a program that draws from several different schools of the absolute best in group rhythm work to help you achieve the educational, health, social, or organizational goals of your group! DrumRise also does pure performance/entertainment events. Applications include:

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  • Drumming for Schools
    • One Day Drumming Class
    • Multi-Day Artist Residence
    • Weekly After School DRUM Class
    • School Assemblies/Interactive Performances
    • Family Night & Fundraising
  • Drumming for Community Events
    • Festivals
    • Fundraisers
    • Private Parties

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Workshops & Retreats

DrumRise is committed to expanding opportunities for people in the Southeast to study West African music, drum circle facilitation, and related disciplines with the highest caliber professionals in their fields. We have a wealth of event management experience in the South and have helped to organize and promote numerous successful workshops with internationally touring artists and presenters.