Tap into the Power of RHYTHM!

Unlock your natural rhythm and learn to PLAY DRUMS in a fun and supportive environment!

Tap into the Power of RHYTHM!

Unlock your natural rhythm and learn to PLAY DRUMS in a fun and supportive environment!

Weekly GROUP CLASSES!

The Total Rhythm School of World Percussion is dedicated to serving our community, so we set aside 20% of all course enrollment for students in financial need.  If you would like to be considered for one of our Scholarships, please email Robert@TotalRhythm.com to discuss options.

Monday Nights — 7-8:30pm — April 21-June 9, 2025

WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS – SOLD OUT!

with Richmond Wiggens

Levels:
Beginner and Intermediate
Day/Time:
Mondays, 7-8:30 pm,
April 21-June 9, 2025
Location:
Total Rhythm Studio, Alameda, CA
8 week course:
$275 – SOLD OUT!

Learn traditional West African Rhythms with percussionist and teacher Richmond Wiggens. Experience the Power of the Drum in this welcoming and uplifting class. Brand new drummers welcome!

  • All drums provided, or bring your own (Djembe, DjunDjun).
  • Learn proper drum technique, rhythms from West Africa, and how to feel comfortable and confident playing hand percussion!
Wednesday Nights — 7-8:30pm — April 23-June 11, 2025

FUNK / FUSION

with Robert “Bobby” Wallace

Bobby was a founding member of the acclaimed RHYTHM CAFE ensemble and currently performs with Oakland-based Brazil:BLESS, Radio AFRO-Funk, Oakland RHYTHM and Imagine:NATION. Bobby also performs original material as the solo artist Bobby Beats.

Levels:
All Levels
Day/Time:
Wednesday Nights — 7-8:30pm
April 23 -June 11, 2025
Location:
Total Rhythm Studio, Alameda, CA
8 week course:
$275

Pulling from Bobby’s 20+ year career as a percussionist with a mosaic of artists (Bonnie Riatt, John Santos, Massamba Diop, Margareth Menezes, Mamadou Sidibe etc.), this 10-week ensemble drum class for intermediate to advance students will journey into the Spirit of Rhythm using Brazilian beats, Oakland Funk, and traditional and modern rhythms from Cuba and West Africa.  This captivating mix of grooves, breaks and drum songs will incorporate rebolo, conga, surdo, djembe, djun-djun, agogo, caxixi, chekere, pandeiro and more. This unique course will also include vocal concepts and soloing ideas/motifs.

  • All drums provided (or bring your own).  Intermediate and advanced levels welcome.