LET’S PLAY SHEKERE: The Basics

11/6—LET'S PLAY SHEKERE: The Basics $35.00 DATE: Thursday, 11/6 TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM FACILITATOR: Tami Nosal Welcome to the wonderful world of the shekere! This versatile percussion instrument, originating from West Africa, is made from a dried gourd covered with a net of beads. It produces a unique rattling and shaking sound that can add incredible texture and rhythm to any musical setting. In this lesson, we'll cover the fundamentals to get you started including: holding the shekere, basic sounds, and a few introductory rhythms. What you'll need: A shekere! Although she doesn’t consider herself the most accomplished artist or musician, Tami has a deep passion for rhythm. For years, she made the weekly trek to NYC to study with the inspiring African percussionist Madeleine Yayodele Nelson. This transformative experience now fuels her desire to share the shekere and what she learned from Madeleine with others who may benefit from its creation and unique sounds. Who is this course for? Percussion and world music Learning a new skill in a fun and creative environment No prior musical experience is necessary - just a willingness to learn! Please register by 11/5. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing. If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state. PAYMENT OPTIONS: #1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below. #2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support! Add To Cart