Hand Drumming

**RSVP on the [343 Labs website](https://www.343labs.com/events/nyc-ableton-user-group-10/) to reserve your seat!** We are excited to bring you the next in-person NYC Ableton User Group meetup! As always, the meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants. In this special topic Ableton User Group, we'll look at drum programming in Live 12 from a beginner perspective. We'll discuss the difference between making your drums with audio samples and MIDI, when to use Session view vs. Arrangement view, and how drum programming looks different for different genres. During the event, you will also have the opportunity to see the 343 Labs facilities, meet some of their instructors, and learn about their courses. **This month’s Ableton User Group will be hosted by John Selway.** John Selway is one of 343’s longest-standing instructors and is considered a pillar of the 343 community, known for his wildly popular Techno Saturdays stream on 343 TV. He is considered a techno trailblazer of his time, with a career that started in his hometown, NYC, in the 90s. He is known for his contributions to the early productions of Deep Dish, his first success as part of the seminal New York underground duo Disintegrator, his long-running collaboration with Christian Smith, and his many releases on Serotonin records. **Links:** [Website](https://www.selwaymusic.net/)

Tai Chi is also currently known as Taiji. ———>> Appointment necessary for Class Try. <<——— Please contact us to learn more about arranging a class try for $20: 646-801-9218. Note: we do not offer free classes. We'll do some warmups, then take turns pairing up to practice Taiji patterns and contact skills with one another. Classes are led by principal instructor Inoshi, and with input from experienced players you learn about and hone the art of push hands. Beginners, and those experienced in any style of internal or external martial art, body-mind practice, and physical culture are welcome. Come and practice friendly, fun Push Hands, also known as Tui Shou (推手). Footwear policy: Please make sure bring a pair of cotton or leather soled shoes (Taiji slippers fine). Socks or bare feet fine too. No rubber-soled shoes of any kind allowed (even kung fu shoes, etc.). Class concludes at 6:55 pm. If visiting from out of town or a community friend that we have not seen in awhile, please contact us in advance. It is of great value to know form in order to progress in push hands and usually a qualified practitioner is on hand to introduce Yang form to beginners who request it. Yang form classes are offered weekly in tandem with push hands classes. Private Instruction is also available. Our foundation is Yang Family / Style Taiji, and a stylists from other lines may be found in attendance. We meet weekly except for some major holidays and a possibly a Summer break.

Join our community knitting and crocheting event every Wednesday 6:30-8:30. Bring a project or start a new one. Knitting needles & yarn available for a one-time fee of $12 Walk-ins always welcome!

Join us for an evening of networking, discussion, and all things Cassandra! Please register for this event [here](https://luma.com/q6kuetpe). **Agenda:** ​5:00 - 5:45 pm: Pizza / Beer ​​5:45 - 6:15 pm: NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin, NetApp ​​6:15 - 7:00 pm: Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das, NetApp ​​7:00 - 8:00 pm: When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms: Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott, Your Augmented Life Advisory Services ​​8:00 - 9:00 pm: Networking **Speaking Sessions:** **​NetApp, what we do, our role in open source - Mariah McLaughlin** ​Mariah is a Developer Advocate at NetApp Instaclustr with a focus on developing educational content and building community around Apache Cassandra. ​ She will discuss NetApp Instaclustr’s managed platform and their role as an open source contributor in the Apache Cassandra community **​Unleashing AI in Cassandra 5 - Ritam Das** ​Ritam Das is a Cloud Solutions Architect at NetApp Instaclustr helping customers consume open-source data platforms like Cassandra, Kafka, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch and more. ​ Ritam will discuss enhancements to Cassandra 5, its AI capabilities, and what it has enabled enterprises to do at scale. **​** **When “Eventually” Meant 11 ms:Designing Deterministic Cassandra Architectures in the Telecom Core - Thomas Elliott** ​Thomas Elliott has had a 25-year career in delivering distributed software systems whose work spans early Cassandra OSS deployments in mobile core networks and modern deterministic data foundations for AI. As Head of AI and ML Systems at BioSole International, he focuses on using Cassandra to encode data dependencies that enable reproducible, auditable, and constrained AI reasoning. ​Since the early days of the Cassandra Open Source project, it has been recognized as a critical component in the evolution of telecom infrastructure, particularly mobile core networks. This talk traces how early design constraints shaped architectural decisions in large-scale deployments. It is a story told across three cities in the Persian Gulf, under tight launch timelines, geopolitical complexity, and read-after-write visibility requirements that had an upper limit of 11ms.

**\!\!\! CLASSES ARE NOT FREE \| PLEASE KNOW THAT SCHEDULE CAN CHANGE \!\!\!** *In order to take the class at BDC, you must have a BDC account. You can sign-up* ***[here](https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/schedule/schedule-in-person)****.* Afro'Dance class is a mixture of the new generation of African social and street dance. In the class, you will work on musicality heavily influenced by the rhythm and musical trends from The Congo, Ivory Coast, Angola, and beyond. Urban street styles are incorporated into the backdrop of this heavily African-based technique. The cultural, social, and free-spirited side of this class creates an environment where students dance, learn, have fun, and feel free. *** Get to Know Angel: Angel Kaba, International Creative & Artistic Director, has been collaborating with artists such as Coolio, Orishas, Kaye Styles, Rihanna, Kayne West, Taye Diggs and others. Further notable experiences involved stage/television/commercial performances and dancing for world renowned brands like Coca Cola, Levi's, Fructis by Garnier, Nutella, Universal, RocNation, MTV, NBC, and SNAPCHAT. Kaba began her artistic career with ballet at the tender age of 6, which she pursued for more than 15 years. She also studied music theory and theater at the Music Academy of Brussels in Belgium. Beside her artistic path, she graduated with honors in Marketing from a business school in 2005. Angel Kaba developed her own dance technique "Ka'frican" combining a Hip Hop foundation with Afro Urban dance styles. The foundation of urban street dance styles is incorporated as backdrop to the heavily African influenced technique. The social and pleasant side of this discipline creates an environment where students dance, have fun and feel free. She performs and teaches hip-hop & Afro’Dance master classes all over the world, including Belgium, Germany, Poland, France, Congo DRC, Martinique, Cuba and more. www.angelkaba.org https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/angel-kaba Price: $29 RSVP: http://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/schedule #BDConline #AngelKaba #AfroDanceNewYork

We'll be meeting at Planet Rose again! February is Black History Month, so be prepared to sing songs by your favorite Black singers and songwriters!

Join our Drummer’s Club Workshop to build a strong foundation in drumming. Hosted and instructed by Juan Pablo Pastor at Funkadelic Studios! Explore fundamental beats and rhythms from various music styles. Build a solid foundation to adapt to any musical scenario with confidence. Explore basic rhythms from various music styles. Expect to gain a versatile rhythmic toolkit essential for any musical situation. Drummers Club Workshop Calendar: \- January 25th: Drum Set Setup \- February 22nd: Basic Drum Rudiments \- March 22nd: Timing with a Metronome \- April 26th: Introduction to Basic Rhythms \- May 24th: Rhythm Pyramid \- June 28th: Drum Chops and Fills \- July 26th: Practice Pad and Warm\-ups \- August 23rd: Playing with Other Musicians \- September 27th: Track Preparation \- October 25th: Pre\-performance Show General Admission Tickets - $10 **January: Drum Set Setup** Learn how to assemble a drum set, tune drums, adjust pedals and cymbal stand, and practice proper sitting posture for optimal comfort and performance. Students will learn the essentials of setting up a drum set, including tuning, pedal adjustments, and posture. Expect hands-on guidance to ensure a comfortable and effective setup. **February: Basic Drum Rudiments** Master essential drum rudiments, stick grips, and techniques for striking toms and cymbals. Explore foundational hand/foot combinations and the basics of using a double kick pedal. Expect to master stick grips, basic rudiments, and proper striking techniques. This month will build a foundation in hand/foot coordination, including an introduction to the double kick pedal. **March: Timing with a Metronome** Develop timing precision by applying rudiments and hand-foot exercises with a metronome, ensuring consistent rhythm and tempo control. Students will practice keeping time with a metronome, applying rudiments and exercises to enhance rhythm precision. Expect to develop your internal sense of timing. **April: Introduction to Basic Rhythms** Explore fundamental beats and rhythms from various music styles. Build a solid foundation to adapt to any musical scenario with confidence. Explore basic rhythms from various music styles. Expect to gain a versatile rhythmic toolkit essential for any musical situation. **May: Rhythm Pyramid** Enhance your sense of timing with the Rhythm Pyramid exercise, a critical tool for improving rhythmic accuracy and stability. Students will delve into the Rhythm Pyramid exercise, a key tool for improving timing. Expect a focus on developing a strong sense of rhythm and timing consistency. **June: Drum Chops and Fills** Learn how to create dynamic drum fills and appropriately incorporate them into different music styles without overplaying or clashing with the overall sound. Learn how to create and place drum fills effectively. Expect to refine your ability to add flair to your drumming while staying musically appropriate. **July: Practice Pad and Warm-ups** Focus on concentration, meditation exercises, and essential hand/foot warmups to maintain technique, even while traveling. Students will focus on practice pad routines, meditation, and warm-up exercises. Expect techniques to maintain hand strength and flexibility, even when off the drum set. **August: Playing with Other Musicians** Understand the dos and don'ts of playing in a group setting. Emphasize the importance of listening and responding to the room's musical environment. Explore the dynamics of playing in a group. Expect lessons on listening, interaction, and making musical choices that complement the ensemble. **September: Track Preparation** Choose a track from any music style to practice and refine your drumming skills, preparing for a polished performance. Students will select and work on a track of their choice. Expect personalized feedback and guidance to prepare for a performance-ready level. **October: Pre-performance Show** Perform your chosen track in a supportive, student-only environment to gain confidence and experience before a live audience. Perform your chosen track in a student-only setting. Expect a supportive environment to gain performance experience and receive constructive feedback.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

6,7&8pm Issyra Gallery presents - Inspiration Trap Creativity workshop Only 10 attendees allowed social distancing and mandatory mask wearing. You are invited to participate in a special session of creative thinking and fresh insight dedicated to inspiration. We live in a world of constant change that requires us to be able to continually adapt and innovate in order to succeed. Unfortunately, many of us have forgotten how to delve into our raw creativity and leave behind the rigidity of the frameworks we have progressively interiorized. This unique workshop seeks to reclaim our inspiration and imagination, rethink the unthinkable. It is ideal for people working in the creative arts as well as students, entrepreneurs, team managers, corporate leaders and anyone looking to implement their creative vision. Inspiration is a vital driving force in our lives that moves us to create our best work and lights the way for new, authentic ideas. How do we invite, cultivate and harness inspiration so that we are able to bring these ideas into reality? As a self-taught artist exploring various avenues of self-expression, Issa Sow draws a distinction between the phenomenon of inspiration itself and our task of making ourselves ready for it. In the upcoming Inspiration Trap workshop, we will imagine ways we can invite and contain our inspiration, and well as keep our mind in the open, dynamic state as a receptacle or a “canvas” to collect, reflect and grow our ideas. Feel free to bring along a personal object, a piece of clothing or even a small piece of furniture to play with during this hands-on experiment in innovative thinking. There are surprises and new elements in each session! Issa =2 Issa Sow is a contemporary international autodidact artist known as Issa=2. He believes in life being a journey of continual growth with each new

The medium speed jam is back and at a new time! This jam will now run on the fourth Sunday of each month, generally from 3-5:30pm. Let’s pick up the pace! We’ll start playing at 3:15pm, so get there a little early, grab a beer/juice/soda, order tots, and get settled! **How it Works** Our medium session is leveling up! Join us for a faster-paced challenge and more of a traditional session feel. We'll gather in the space, request and lead tunes, and try to string tunes together so we play more. We want this session to function as bridge between the slow jam and sessions "in the wild." The goals of this session will be: * Learn new tunes by ear * Practice calling/starting the next tune while playing * Increase our repertoire to include more sets * Feel how tunes link together (or don't!) * Bring our tempo closer to "dance speed" * Increase comfort with a session atmosphere where players are asked to start sets and/or contribute You'll still have support from our leaders, but this will be a more collaborative session than before. It's a safe space to try new things or you're welcome to just come along for the ride! We can still play some tunes slowly or break them down a bit for learning. There will be some familiar tunes and many new ones. Tunes won't always be called in advance, although we'll try to shout out the key. We'll post the tunes played in the event comments. SUPPORT OUR VENUE **Please be sure to support our fantastic hosts at Freddy's**, where we get a private space, by purchasing food and/or drink(s). Plus, we sound AMAZING after a couple of beers. Meetup puts an “unpaid” flag on everyone, but please ignore it. We put out a donation basket but don’t track this by individual at all! Please note, the temperature at Freddy's can be a bit unpredictable, so wear layers! It’s often very hot in winter and very cold in summer. SUPPORT OUR GROUP **We ask that attendees donate $10**, or what you are able, to support our group. We'll be putting out a donation jar and this money will support our venues, group, and fantastic jam leaders. NEW MEMBERS If you're new to BTSJ, check out our FAQ. http://brooklyntraditionalslowjam.org/faq/

Join our Drummer’s Club Workshop to build a strong foundation in drumming. Hosted and instructed by Juan Pablo Pastor at Funkadelic Studios! Explore fundamental beats and rhythms from various music styles. Build a solid foundation to adapt to any musical scenario with confidence. Explore basic rhythms from various music styles. Expect to gain a versatile rhythmic toolkit essential for any musical situation. Drummers Club Workshop Calendar: \- January 25th: Drum Set Setup \- February 22nd: Basic Drum Rudiments \- March 22nd: Timing with a Metronome \- April 26th: Introduction to Basic Rhythms \- May 24th: Rhythm Pyramid \- June 28th: Drum Chops and Fills \- July 26th: Practice Pad and Warm\-ups \- August 23rd: Playing with Other Musicians \- September 27th: Track Preparation \- October 25th: Pre\-performance Show General Admission Tickets - $10 **January: Drum Set Setup** Learn how to assemble a drum set, tune drums, adjust pedals and cymbal stand, and practice proper sitting posture for optimal comfort and performance. Students will learn the essentials of setting up a drum set, including tuning, pedal adjustments, and posture. Expect hands-on guidance to ensure a comfortable and effective setup. **February: Basic Drum Rudiments** Master essential drum rudiments, stick grips, and techniques for striking toms and cymbals. Explore foundational hand/foot combinations and the basics of using a double kick pedal. Expect to master stick grips, basic rudiments, and proper striking techniques. This month will build a foundation in hand/foot coordination, including an introduction to the double kick pedal. **March: Timing with a Metronome** Develop timing precision by applying rudiments and hand-foot exercises with a metronome, ensuring consistent rhythm and tempo control. Students will practice keeping time with a metronome, applying rudiments and exercises to enhance rhythm precision. Expect to develop your internal sense of timing. **April: Introduction to Basic Rhythms** Explore fundamental beats and rhythms from various music styles. Build a solid foundation to adapt to any musical scenario with confidence. Explore basic rhythms from various music styles. Expect to gain a versatile rhythmic toolkit essential for any musical situation. **May: Rhythm Pyramid** Enhance your sense of timing with the Rhythm Pyramid exercise, a critical tool for improving rhythmic accuracy and stability. Students will delve into the Rhythm Pyramid exercise, a key tool for improving timing. Expect a focus on developing a strong sense of rhythm and timing consistency. **June: Drum Chops and Fills** Learn how to create dynamic drum fills and appropriately incorporate them into different music styles without overplaying or clashing with the overall sound. Learn how to create and place drum fills effectively. Expect to refine your ability to add flair to your drumming while staying musically appropriate. **July: Practice Pad and Warm-ups** Focus on concentration, meditation exercises, and essential hand/foot warmups to maintain technique, even while traveling. Students will focus on practice pad routines, meditation, and warm-up exercises. Expect techniques to maintain hand strength and flexibility, even when off the drum set. **August: Playing with Other Musicians** Understand the dos and don'ts of playing in a group setting. Emphasize the importance of listening and responding to the room's musical environment. Explore the dynamics of playing in a group. Expect lessons on listening, interaction, and making musical choices that complement the ensemble. **September: Track Preparation** Choose a track from any music style to practice and refine your drumming skills, preparing for a polished performance. Students will select and work on a track of their choice. Expect personalized feedback and guidance to prepare for a performance-ready level. **October: Pre-performance Show** Perform your chosen track in a supportive, student-only environment to gain confidence and experience before a live audience. Perform your chosen track in a student-only setting. Expect a supportive environment to gain performance experience and receive constructive feedback.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we are open for Djembe classes from 7:30-8:30pm. Limited attendees allowed and masks mandatory at all times. Drums are disinfected before and after use. For more info and to attend other events check out Issyra Gallery in Hoboken hosting weekly international live music art and culture happenings just minutes away from home. Open for appointments also during the week. Issyra Gallery 300 observer Highway Hoboken NJ. 5 minutes from Path train - parking available Issyragallery@gmail.com Telephone: 9179222690 Www. Issyragallery.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

THE WORLD OF DRUM & BASS – 2026 The World of Drum & Bass returns for its biggest chapter yet. This year’s edition is shaping up to be one of — if not the — best World of Drum & Bass events to date, bringing together the energy, culture, and raw power of the global D&B movement under one roof. While the full lineup is still under wraps, expect a carefully curated selection of world-class artists, cutting-edge selectors, and heavyweight performances spanning the full spectrum of drum & bass. [tickets here](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/the-world-of-drum-bass-nyc-13mar2026/?r=273834&utm_source=&utm_campaign=) From deep, rolling basslines to high-octane dancefloor chaos, this is more than just a party — it’s a full-scale experience built for true heads and newcomers alike. Massive sound, immersive visuals, and a crowd that knows exactly why they’re there. If you’ve been before, you already know. If you haven’t, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Full lineup announcement coming soon ?????? DANNY BYRD DOCUMENT ONE ??? BLADERUNNER DJSS KLUMZYKHEMIST ???? ????? ????

**Let's play some good tunes with good people!** Join us at the Old Stone House for a welcoming slow jam. We play traditional tunes at a slow to moderate pace, perfect for learning by ear and exploring your instrument. For information about the how our jam sessions work and an idea of the tunes we're playing these days, check out our website, tune list (http://brooklyntraditionalslowjam.org/tune-list/), and the comments from the last jam session (see past events in meetup). The last half hour we will kick things up a notch and play a little faster! At this time, masks will be optional; however, this may change if things heat up again. **DONATIONS** **Please consider donating $10 to support our leaders, our group, and our venues.** We'll be putting out a donation "jar" and this money will support our fantastic jam leader and provide a small donation to the Old Stone House for providing us with such a beautiful space to play in. If you are unable to contribute, you are still welcome to attend! You can pay cash or Venmo at the jam. Please ignore the "unpaid" flag from Meetup. Donations are requested, but we are definitely not keeping track of this on any individual basis! **NEW MEMBERS** If you're new to BTSJ, check out our FAQ. http://brooklyntraditionalslowjam.org/faq/ **THE SPACE** Please arrive as close to the beginning as you can. You are, of course, always welcome to arrive/leave as fits your schedule. The location of the OSH is in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It's located in the middle of the small park between 3rd and 4th Streets and 4th and 5th Avenues. Meetup maps sometimes get messed up, so be sure you have the right location! The 4th Avenue entrance is usually the open door, but sometimes the 5th Avenue door is open. Please note that the venue has another event which ends at 6 and the organizers have to clean up. **Please don't go into the space before 6:15**. We have moved our jam back to 6:30 to better accommodate. You may bring food and drink into the space, just be sure to clean up after yourself. We should leave the place as we found it. The venue regularly has art exhibits within the space. Please be aware of your surroundings and instrument(s) to ensure the safety of all artwork. Lastly, all are welcome to join us at The Gate (on 5th Ave across from the Old Stone House) after the jam for a drink or two!