
Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell with shared rhythms and call-and-response patterns on hand percussion. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class focused on groove, listening, and group timing in an intimate community space.
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Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.

Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.
Communal hand drumming and rhythm workshop led by Larry McDowell, focusing on technique, call and response grooves, and rhythmic improvisation for beginner friendly participation in The Well’s intimate Asheville community space.

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