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!
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 — June 23-August 11, 2025
WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS
with Richmond Wiggens
Levels: |
Beginner and Intermediate |
Day/Time: |
Mondays, 7-8:30 pm,
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Location: |
Total Rhythm Studio, Alameda, CA |
8 week course: |
$275 |
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
Levels: |
All Levels |
Day/Time: |
Wednesday Nights — 7-8:30pm
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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.