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Winter 2026 In-Person
Group Mindful Hand Drumming Classes
in Vancouver, BC
Release stress, boost mood, improve cognition & cultivate joy through the Spirit of the Drum!
Check out our 4 in-person group djembe/conga classes at various levels below and get your groove on this Winter...
1) Mindful Hand Drumming 101 (Beginner - Perfect for Newbies) - Saturdays 3pm-4pm
When: Saturdays 3pm - 4pm January 10 - March 14, 2026 (10 class session)
Where: Rhythm Bliss Studio Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC (address will be sent to registrants)
Rates: $275 (10 class session) Rental Drum for the session is $20 so total $295 for session including drum rental (no taxes required) ​​
Experience the joy, connection and myriad health benefits of hand drumming facilitated by Alexandra. You will learn how to use mindful hand drumming as a tool to reduce anxiety, improve mood and quiet the busy “monkey mind”. You will also learn proper body positioning, basic hand drumming technique, universal rhythms and beginner African/Latin rhythms. Together, we'll practice connecting to the beat of the drum in a safe, warm and inclusive environment. At Rhythm Bliss, we incorporate breath exercises, body awareness and connection to the pulse (Breath, Body and Beat) to maximize the benefits of hand drumming. Yoga philosophy and Pilates fundamentals are infused throughout the session and everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that feels best for them. This course is perfect for absolute beginners, those relatively new to drumming or anyone who likes to groove to a simple repetitive healing pulse.
​PAYMENT can be made via online banking e-transfer to support@rhythmbliss.com (No password is required. Please specify in the message field which class you are signing up for (i.e. Saturday afternoon), so we can reserve your spot) or you can pay by credit card/PayPal using the buttons below:
2) Mindful Hand Drumming 102 (Beginner-Intermediate) - Saturdays 11am-12pm (3 spots left)
When: Saturdays 11am-12:00pm, January 10 - March 14, 2026 (10 class session)
Where: Rhythm Bliss Studio Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC (address will be sent to registrants)
Rates: $275 (10 class session) $295 for session including drum rental (there are no taxes payable)
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Building on what we've learned in Mindful Hand Drumming 101, we will deepen our practice of using mindful hand drumming as a tool to reduce anxiety and cultivate joy. This course is perfect for those who have recently taken our Saturday beginner session and want a little more spice, or intermediate drummers who haven't drummed for a while and want to get back into the groove in a slow gentle way.​
PAYMENT can be made via online banking e-transfer to support@rhythmbliss.com (No password is required. Please specify in the message field which class you are signing up for (i.e. Saturday morning), so we can reserve your spot) or you can pay by credit card/PayPal using the buttons below:
​​​3) Intermediate Mindful Hand Drumming - Fridays 11am-12pm SOLD OUT - get added to waitlist
When: Fridays 11am-12pm, January 9 - March 13, 2026 (10 class session)
Where: Rhythm Bliss Studio Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC (address will be sent to registrants)
Rates: $275 (10 class session) $295 for session including drum rental (there are no taxes payable)
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This session is a meditative journey into the heart of traditional West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms in which we will play intermediate drum patterns on djembe and congas. We'll practice polyrhythm together as an ensemble, with rhythmic beat-keeping support from Rachelle and Michael. We hope to again feature Afro-Cuban master drummer, Toto Berriel from Matanzas, in some of the classes. We’ll learn Afro-Cuban hand drum techniques and rhythms, djembe solo techniques, practice improvisation and learn the basics of bass drum with bell to develop left-right hand independence. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace to gain the physical, mental and emotional benefits of a mindful drumming practice. We will experience drumming from the inside out exploring how proper body alignment, hand technique and breathing will benefit your mind and body. Intermediate sessions include:
~Intermediate hand-drumming techniques for djembe and conga drums.
~Basic Dun and Bell patterns.
~Rudiments and Rolls (practice patterns)
~Popular West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms, polyrhythms and solo phrases.
~Correct drumming posture and alignment,
~Relaxation techniques including yogic breathing (pranayama) and gentle stretching.
Prerequisite: knowledge of basic djembe tones and some prior drumming experience.
​PAYMENT can be made via online banking e-transfer to support@rhythmbliss.com (No password is required. Please specify in the message field which class you are signing up for (i.e. Fridays), so we can reserve your spot) or you can pay by credit card/PayPal using the buttons below:
​4) Intermediate / Advanced Mindful Hand-Drumming- Sundays 11am-12pm
When: Sundays 11am-12pm, January 11 - March 15, 2026 (10 class session)
Where: Rhythm Bliss Studio Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC (address will be sent to registrants)
Rates: $275 (10 class session) $295 for session including drum rental (there are no taxes payable)
On Sundays, we get grounded in the meditative groove of traditional West African and Latin rhythms on conga and/or djembe. We will learn solo techniques and accompanying bass drum and bell patterns as well as compositions to play as an ensemble. We will also be rhythmically supported by beat-keepers Rachelle and Michael, with occasional cameos by soloist/teacher, Benjamin! Be ready to raise the rhythmic roof with spicy uplifting rhythms this season! You will be encouraged to take risks, make mistakes and have a whole lot of fun challenging yourself as you take your drumming to the next level!
Prerequisite: knowledge of basic djembe tones and considerable prior drumming experience.
​PAYMENT can be made via online banking e-transfer to support@rhythmbliss.com (No password is required. Please specify in the message field which class you are signing up for (i.e. Sundays), so we can reserve your spot) or you can pay by credit card/PayPal using the buttons below:
Click here to see our policy on Illness, Refunds, and Missed Classes (Note that the Friday and Sunday classes will be live-streamed to our online community so there will be a camera recording the session. The focus of the recording will be on the instruction and in-person students will not be filmed).
Looking forward to sharing in rhythm joy with you this 2026 Winter season!
Yours in Rhythm,
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Alexandra and Michael
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