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African Drumming All Levels

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Start date: 21st Jan 2026

Time: 19:30 - 21:30

Cost: £113

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 9 weeks

Tutor: Alison Lyon

Course code: 26SP109

Please note that is a £2.80 p.w drum hire charge payable to the tutor 

If you are bringing your own drum please make sure that it is a full adult-sized djembe. An adult sized djembe is 2 feet tall and one foot in diameter across the skin. However, up to an inch variation either way in any of these dimensions would be fine. 

Whether you've been playing for years or you're a complete beginner, this class is for you!

Come and learn some funky African rhythms, step by step, with this friendly and supportive group. Alison will show you how, and you'll be playing foot-stomping traditional rhythms from day one.

You don't even need to bring a drum - all instruments are provided - although if you do have one of your own and want to play that, you're very welcome to.

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Alison Lyon

The course is led by Alison Lyon, of Drums Agogo. Alison has been teaching African drumming for 16 years, to both adults and children, and is known for her clear and accessible teaching style that makes learning friendly and fun. Alison now brings this fresh and friendly approach to the ukulele, which she has played since 2013. She has taught ukulele in schools, and devised the “Ukulele jukebox” part of the course as an instant-fun workshop project which has been enjoyed by everyone from WI groups to Scouts and Guides.

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