Alex Wedmedyk

Custom Made African Drums

Alex's Workshops

Make Your Own African Drum

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Drummers Path Workshops

I. Fundamentals of Hand Drumming

Learn the fundamentals as well as exercises to improve your drumming. [1hr]
• Going to the One.
  
• Four steps to drumming bliss.
  

II. West African Drum Rhythms

Learn the many parts of a West African rhythm.
Experience the power of the polyrhythms of the drum. [1hr]

III. The Art of Drum Maintenance

This workshop is for anyone who has or is considering obtaining a personal drum. Alex will share helpful hints on how to select the drum that's right for you. They will give instructions on preventative maintenance and "first aid" measures you can take to keep your drum in good shape. [1hr]
• Becoming rhythm.


• Being in the moment.


• Understanding your drum.


• Drumming as a lifestyle.


• Being one with your drum

IV. Alchemy of the Drum Circle

How to build the structure of a drum circle, to create a space for creative self expression, rhythmic harmony & just plain fun. The roles of facilitator, dancer, drummers and observers will be examined. We will explore techniques from my personal experiences in doing drum circle for over 10 years.

Chaos leads to order, and order to evolution. Drum circle as a cosmological order can bring home the concept that if we allow the natural order of the circle to form, we can have a potent platform from which creative self expression can manifest. [1hr]

V. Drum Building

This two day workshop begins with a ceremony to remind us of our connection to the Source and to honor the gifts from the Earth that will become our drums. Then you will craft your own drum to completed form. This includes choosing your own natural wood drum shell and hide, complete assembly and a lesson in making "diamonds" to keep the drum tight and tuned. All drums will come with a heavy fabric belt strap to wear when playing. [2 day workshop]

Requests for workshops and special orders for drums gladly accepted.