# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an incredible day of drumming at our Passport West all-day workshop in Lynchburg, VA, taught by Robin "Bountou" Leftwich of Happy Beat Drumming!

This workshop focuses on developing improvisational djembe solos by using traditional solos as a foundation. Students will learn practical techniques, common solo phrases, and approaches for creating their own musical ideas while building confidence through guided practice in a supportive learning environment.

The Passport series is designed to help drummers grow their skills, expand their rhythmic vocabulary, and enjoy making music with an amazing community of drummers. Whether this is your first class or your eighth, you'll leave with new ideas, new skills, and plenty of inspiration.

Throughout the day, we'll cover:
? History of the rhythm
? Djembe and dunun parts
? Rudiments and techniques for better sound and control
? Reading and writing djembe and dunun notation
? Improvisation concepts and solo development
? And much more!

? Location:
Templeton Center, 225 Wiggington Road, Lynchburg, VA

Bring your djembe and as many dununs as you'd like to play.

• $100 for your first time taking the Passport series
• After completing all eight classes, repeat classes are only $50

To Register:
• Pay via PayPal: Rachel@happybeatdrumming.com (or visit the Happy Beat Drumming website for additional payment options).
• Please also email Lysa after registering so we can plan for class size.

If you've ever taken a class with Bountou, you already know what to expect—lots of laughter, an encouraging atmosphere, and a full day packed with practical instruction, great music, and more content than you thought possible in a single day. We hope you'll join us!

The incredibly talented and fun Robin Bountourabi Leftwich from High Point, NC brings instruction and humor to every class. Bring your djembes and as many dununs as you want to use and carry. Some folks will bring ballet sets and more! These classes are always a blast and it's amazing how much can be learned in one day of unbelievable fun! 

https://happybeatdrumming.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/passport-lynchburg-soloing-traditional-improvisational/200030550584206
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lynchburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Templeton Center
- **lat**: 37.408693
- **long**: -79.223877
- **full address**: Templeton Center, 225 Wiggington Rd,Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational being held?
  - **A:** Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Templeton Center, 225 Wiggington Rd,Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational?
  - **A:** Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational is organized by Happy Beat Drumming, LLC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lynchburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Passport Lynchburg: Soloing / Traditional-Improvisational sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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