Friday, February 6, 2015

"Universal Drumming" Class Series returns in April for Spring Session: Unleash the drummer within!


UNIVERSAL DRUMMING with Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
5-session Class Series
Saturdays - 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2 and 5/9
4:15-5:45pm
Includes FREE entry into April and May Monthly East Bay Drummm Circles!
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley CA.

Winter session was so much fun that we decided to do it again this Spring. Whether you are new to the drum or ready to take your skills to the next level, this fun, upbeat class will break it down and help you build it back up! DRUMMM® founder Jeni Swerdlow will show you clear, effective ways to:

-Make a range of sounds on your drum.
-Learn fundamental, universal rhythms that are found across many cultures and styles of music.
-Find and play on, off, and around the beat.
-Develop skills for listening and creating a dynamic musical "conversation."
-Express your own authentic “voice” on the drum.

What students say about the Universal Drumming class:

Jeni's enthusiasm is infectious. She is an excellent teacher with patience and great drumming skills. Best of all each class is FUN FUN FUN!

I have been playing djembe for 15 years and Jeni still helps me refine my individual and group techniques well connecting with the joy and musicality of drumming together. I highly recommend her class for all levels. 

I love love love Jeni's DRUMMM class - It's a fun and gentle way to learn something new and different. I look forward to it every week.

Jeni is skillful and challenging the beginning drummer as well as the more advanced drummer. It is fun to keep building on what we have learned!

Cost: Just $145 for all 5 sessions, plus FREE entry into Monthly "3rd Saturdays" Drummm Circle on 4/18 and 5/16! Same place and time as the drumming class.Contact jeni@drummm.com to register.

Bring a djembe (or similar hand drum), dunun (or similar stick/bass drum) if you have one. Drums are available for use during class for an additional fee. Contact jeni@drummm.com for details.

About Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
San Francisco Bay Area percussionist and registered art therapist Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR is a dynamic and engaging facilitator, educator, presenter, and performer. Founding DRUMMM Rhythmic Events in 2000, her interactive, “hands-on” group drumming programs have engaged many thousands of participants at a wide variety of events in the U.S. and abroad. She is a REMO endorsed drum circle facilitator, trained HealthRHYTHMS facilitator, and lifelong student of West African drumming and world percussion. Swerdlow is best known for her innovative strategies and playful attitude that foster teambuilding, support wellness, enhance celebrations, and strengthen community for event participants of all ages and backgrounds. www.DRUMMM.com

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Family Drummm Circle returns to Benicia! Sunday March 29th, 2015

In Harmony Music and DRUMMM ® Rhythmic Events co-present the return of...

Benicia Family 
Drummm Circle!

Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR


Sunday March 29th, 2015
10-11am

In Harmony Studio
101 East H Street, Suite D
Downtown Benicia

We had SO much fun at our last Benicia Family Drummm Circle that we're doing it again. It's rhythmic fun for the whole family! Open to all ages and levels of experience. Instruments provided or bring your own. 

Space is limited! Our last event sold out. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Cost: $25 per family (max 3 per family) in advance or $30 at the door if space is available.


Contact:
Justine Chadly - www.inharmonymusic.net, director@musictogethernorthbay.com, 707.315.6372.

Jeni Swerdlow - www.drummm.com, jeni@drummm.com, 510.316.2850.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

February/March Community Drummm Events

Join in the RHYTHM with DRUMMM and experience JOY, CONNECTION and WELLBEING beyond your wildest expectations!

Sunday 2/8 - "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle, 3:30-5pm @ Integri Tea, 717 Marin St, Vallejo. Open to all levels and styles of drumming. Adults $10; Seniors 65 + up $8; Kids 13 + under $5; Babies under 2 are Free. Bring a drum or rent one for $5 each.

Friday 2/13 - Community Drummm Jam at Vallejo "2nd Friday" Art Walk's One-Year Anniversary7-8pm @ the corner of Georgia and Marin St. (outside The Hub). Everyone's welcome! BYOD (bring your own drum). FREE!

Saturday 2/21 - "3rd Saturdays" East Bay Drummm Circle, 4-5:30pm @ Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 
Open to all levels and styles of drumming. Adults $12; Seniors $10; Kids 13 + under 13 $8. Bring a drum or rent one for $5 each.

Sunday 3/8 - "2nd Sundays" North Bay Drummm Circle, 3:30-5pm @ Integri Tea, 717 Marin St, Vallejo. Open to all levels and styles of drumming. Adults $10; Seniors 65 + up $8; Kids 13 + under $5; Babies under 2 are Free. Bring a drum or rent one for $5 each.

Sunday 3/15 - New "DRUMMM MAGIC" Drum Circle, Co-facilitated by Mika Scott (drummingmagic.com) + Jeni Swerdlow (drummm.com), 4-5:30pm @ Marin Fencing Academy, 827 4th Street, San Rafael. Join us for a playful mix of basic instruction and creative exploration! Beginner-friendly and fun for drummers of ALL levels. Sliding scale $10-20 + $5 drum rental if needed.

Saturday 3/21 - "3rd Saturdays" East Bay Drummm Circle, 4-5:30pm @ Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Open to all levels and styles of drumming. Adults $12; Seniors $10; Kids 13 + under 13 $8. Bring a drum or rent one for $5 each.

Saturday 3/28 - DRUMMM LifeBEAT Drummm Circle, 10:15-10:45am and 11:15-11:45am @ Good2Go! Family Fun + Wellness Fair, Arundel Elementary School, 200 Arundel Road, San Carlos. Open to students, parents, staff and members of the community. All ages. Drums provided. FREE! Contact Wellness Coordinator Mindy Hill at mhill@scsdk8.org for more info.

Saturday 3/28 - Drummm OneBEAT Community Drumming2-2:45pm @ Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City. March is Art is Education month. The theme this year is “Inspiring Creative Communities” - Be creative, get inspired, build community! FREE!

Sunday 3/29 - Family Drummm Circle returns to Benicia!,  10-11am @ In Harmony Studio, 101 East H St, Suite. D, Benicia. You asked for it and we listened! Now happening quarterly. Open to all ages. Drums provided or bring your own. $25 for a family of up to 3 in advance, $30 at the door if space permits. This is a popular event and space is limited, be sure to register in advance to secure your spot.

Looking ahead to April... Saturdays 4/5 - 5/9 "Universal Drumming" 5-session drumming series returns for Spring Series! 4:15-5:45pm @ Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. You asked for it - the return of drumming classes. Whether you are new to the drum or ready to take your skills to the next level, this fun, upbeat class will break it down and help you build it back up! Includes 5 classes on 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2 and 5/9. Monthly East Bay Drummm Circles will be included with the class on 4/18 and 5/16 at 4-5:30pm. Just $145 for all 7 sessions. Space is limited. Drums are available. Contact jeni@drummm.com to register. 

Questions? Contact Jeni Swerdlow - jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850. Events are being added all the time, so keep checking back! 


Ready, set...DRUMMM!


Sunday, February 1, 2015

New "DRUMMM MAGIC" Drum Circle with Jeni Swerdlow + MIka Scott in San Rafael, CA


Learn, have fun and connect with community at:

"DRUMMM MAGIC" Drum Circle!

Co-facilitated by Mika Scott (drummingmagic.com) and Jeni Swerdlow (drummm.com)
Saturday March 15th, 4-5:30pm
Marin Fencing Academy, 827 4th Street, San Rafael, CA

Join us for a playful mix of basic instruction and creative exploration! Beginner-friendly and fun for drummers of ALL levels. All types of hand drums and percussion are welcome. Drum rentals available if needed. Children are welcome with supervising adult.

Located at the Marin Fencing Academy, 827 4th St. (near Lincoln) in San Rafael. (Look for Mike's Bikes across the street. You may also enter through the back door up concrete stairs from the public parking lot at 3rd St and Cijos St.) 

Cost: $10-20 sliding scale, plus $5 drum rental if needed.
If possible, please bring a drum stool or portable chair.

Contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850; Mika Scott at mika@drummingmagic.com or 415.482.1610.