Different Drummers Drum Circle

As a reminder, our novice-friendly drum circles take place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at the Unitarian Church located at 107 Barcelona in Santa Fe. The sessions run from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. For those without drums, we usually have extra drums available for sharing.

DDDC is an open community drum circle. It is a freestyle drum circle in that it is neither 'facilitated' nor limited to any specific drum or drumming style.

Whether you are a seasoned drummer or a novice exploring the world of drumming, you are warmly welcomed to join us. The spirit of community and the joy of drumming are at the heart of our circle. We take pride in our inclusive atmosphere and are pleased to share that I, Rick Cormier, author of the book "Freestyle Community Drum Circles," have been hosting these community drum circles for free since the mid-90s.

All skill levels are welcome, and novices are encouraged. A 'drummer' is a novice who keeps showing up! :-) Dancers are also welcome to join us.

Children: Any child with a sense of rhythm and/or volume, a reasonable attention span, and the ability to be respectful of other drummers and their instruments will likely be an appropriate participant.

DDDC Drum circle participation is free.
10-minute lesson before we start: free
Drum loan: Free. (I own lots, and I share)

What we once called "Being in the Here and Now," today, we call "mindfulness." When I drum, I turn off my head and let my body do the drumming. We all need an activity that lets us turn off our head, be it dancing, knitting, exercise, or whatever. We need a break from that incessant critical voice, or the voices of anxiety or depression. We also need to belong. Whether you join us twice per month or twice per year, you'll always be welcome.

For accurate event reminders and notices of cancellations, write me at differentdrummers@gmail.com and ask to be added to our email list.
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