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Djembe: Advanced Beginners and Beyond

Adult Education / Make Music, Perform and Use Your Voice -
Adult Fall 2026

Express yourself while connecting to others, and having fun! Spend an evening learning basic djembe hand-drumming techniques, employing traditional rhythms from Guinea and Mali. Benefits to hand drumming include building confidence, memory improvement, and greater coordination skills. No prior music experience is necessary. Drums are available to rent in advance, by emailing the instructor: AcornDrumming@gmail.com. Limited to 25.

Allison Cornelisse

Instructor

Allison Cornelisse is an experienced group facilitator who believes in the power of the drum to build connections in an increasingly disconnected world. When Allison isn’t drumming, she leads an intentional spiritual community and writes adventure fantasy stories.

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Map/Locations
Locations
Eliot Elementary School
135 Wellesley Ave
Needham, MA 02494
MM49

  Allison Cornelisse

Eliot Elementary School
Wednesdays, Sep 30 - Dec 16
6:30 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Nov 11 & Nov 25

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Price: $ 170 00