Introduction to Drumming

This class will take place over a weekend. It starts at dusk on Friday night and concludes Sunday afternoon. Participants do get to sleep, etc., during this time, although some late night, early morning activity should be expected.

Prerequisites: The NextStage Student Phase One Program is recommended but not always required. Students must bring their own single-sided drum to take part in the class. If you do not own a drum, contact us for assistance.

At dusk on the first night participants learn and engage in Drum Honoring Ceremonies. These are done to encourage people to become more familiar with their drums and to learn about Drum, also known as First Drum in some cultures. During and after these ceremonies participants will take part in Shamanic StoryTelling, all around Drum.

The following day is spent learning some basic Drumming Patterns. What patterns are taught depends on the participants and the energies present.

As day once again turns to night, participants will engage in a DrumWaking or DrumOpening Ceremony. The purpose of this ceremony is to allow Drum to come into the participants’ drums and bring them to life for sacred and shamanic purposes.

Now, well into night of the second day, all present participate in a TalkingDrum Ceremony, wherein the spirit of Drum in each instrument communicates with the others and with the drummers (what some cultures call “Singers”) as well.

Finally, participants gather on the last day’s morning to recount and share their separate and community experiences. Much time is spent during the second day’s learnings to share and rest as well.

Weekend Course – $1,999

Travel and accommodation not included.

*The Introduction to Drumming course is subject to minimum attendance of 20 and maximum attendance of 35. If the minimum is not reached one month prior to the training, it may be cancelled or rescheduled. If cancellation or rescheduling is required, we will notify you one month prior to the training date and you will be offered a full refund of training course fees. NSEAS is not responsible for other travel or change fees. If you are traveling to attend, we recommend booking refundable air or other travel tickets, or waiting until course confirmation to book.

Sliding scale fees and payment plans may be available. Contact us for more information.