Drumming 4 Every 1: West African Drumming Class for People with Disabilities
Sound Hall Studios is excited to offer Drumming 4 Every 1, an African Hand Drumming class designed specifically for people with disabilities (age 10+). This inclusive 10-week program is welcoming and accessible from day one, with trained staff on hand to provide help and support throughout every session. No experience necessary — drums are provided!
Class Details
Dates: (Saturdays) 1/9, 1/6, 1/23, 1/30, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, with a make up date of 4/10 for any missed days due to snow.
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
Cost: $200
Capacity: Limited to 30 students
Make-Up Date: April 10, 2027 (reserved in case any class is cancelled for any reason, including weather)
What Students Will Learn in World Hand Drumming Class
Drumming 4 Every 1 is an inclusive and safe drumming experience where students learn the basics of rhythm, hand drum and percussion techniques, ensemble play, and timing skills while working through various parts of the World Music Drumming curriculum. After our 10-week program, students walk away with an understanding of musical concepts like call and response, son clave, counting, and other beginning musical concepts. Additionally, participants will learn to enhance their self-regulation and social skills through our community-based instructional method.
A Fun, Supportive Approach to Drumming
Learning to drum is about more than keeping a beat. For people with disabilities, group drumming classes can build confidence, communication, and connection in a fun, low-pressure setting — no matter your age. At Sound Hall Studios, we believe music should be encouraging, accessible, and joyful for everyone, and our West African Hand Drumming classes for people with disabilities are designed with that belief at the center.
Meet Your Instructor: Ray Nelson
Ray Nelson has been playing drums since age 11 and hand drums since age 26. He is a certified Drum Circle Facilitator through Village Music Circles and a Level 3 teacher of the World Music Drumming Curriculum. What began in 2019 as an opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy facilitated drum circles grew into the Drumming 4 Every 1 adaptive curriculum in 2021. Since then, the program has expanded to include multiple classes each year and a Summer Drummer Camp.
Cancellation Policy
A make-up date of April 10, 2027, is reserved in the event any class must be cancelled for any reason (including inclement weather).
Cancelling Your Registration for the Full Series
If you need to cancel your registration for the entire 10-week series, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the first class date (January 9, 2027) to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date are non-refundable.
Missing an Individual Class
If you miss an individual class within the series due to personal reasons or illness, no make-up class will be available and no refund will be offered for that session. No-shows are also non-refundable.
If Sound Hall Studios Cancels a Class
If Sound Hall Studios cancels a class or workshop, all registered participants will receive a full refund or the option to apply their payment toward a future session.
Call: 804-816-2350
Monday–Friday: 3:00–9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00–5:00 PM