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Local instructors

Wade Peterson

West African Drum Classes

Every other Monday | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Drumskull Drums
105 Pioneer St. Suite C
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

https://drumskulldrums.com/

Joe Mailloux

Brazilian Percussion

Thursdays | 7 pm – 9 pm

The Vessel
150 Felker Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

https://www.joemailloux.com/class.html

Jim Greiner

Third Friday Community Drumming Sessions

Every third Friday | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Congregational Church of Soquel
4951 Soquel Dr.
Soquel, CA 95073
(in Soquel Village)

See website for more info and options.

https://santacruzdrumlessons.com/

I teach, by request

I am not a professional instructor. However, I am an enthusiastic drummer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. My goal is to help people forge their own path.

My belief is that music belongs to everyone and to no one. Learning its language is just the beginning of the conversation with ourselves, with each other, and with the source. We are vessels.

Improvisation is a fundamental and should be started early. Let's start listening, feeling, trusting, and connecting.

Teach yourself

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