# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 15 Jan, 2027 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn to play steelpan from the ground up. Open to all ages, no experience needed. Choose the date that works for you.About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/IwII4HEGAzUhttps://youtu.be/nA1PvWOzpzsEver wanted to play steelpan? This is where you start.Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) is opening our Steelpan Basics Workshop to the community. No experience required. No age limit. Just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.You'll learn the fundamentals of steelpan technique, rhythm, and ensemble playing in a hands-on session led by CAFE instructors. Whether you're a parent who wants to learn alongside your kid, an adult who's always been curious, or a young musician just getting started, this workshop meets you where you are.What you'll learn:Steelpan basics: posture, mallet technique, and note readingRhythm fundamentals rooted in Caribbean musical traditionA short group piece you'll play together by the end of the sessionWho it's for: All ages, all skill levels. Open enrollment.Where: CAFE, 2705 Queens Chapel Rd, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712Instructor: Malika GreenMalika Green has been playing steelpan since childhood, when a summer in Trinidad turned into a lifelong calling. She trained at Northern Illinois University under steelpan legends Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis, went on to research youth steelpan pedagogy internationally as a Fulbright recipient, and now teaches steel orchestra at George Mason University. She brings years of performance and teaching experience to every session, and a gift for making the pan approachable for total beginners.What to bring: Nothing. CAFE provides all instruments and materials. Just show up ready to play.Choose your date (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM):Friday, September 18, 2026Friday, November 20, 2026Friday, January 15, 2027Price: $35 per session Capacity: Limited to 15 students per date, so seats go fast.Can't make one date? Sign up for another. Want to come to more than one? You're welcome to register for as many sessions as you'd like.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ec685ba0-bc4a-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h629-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-rainier/steelpan-basics-workshop-cultural-academy-for-excellence/100001999127568372
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: Under 18 with Guardian
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: 2705 Queens Chapel Rd
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Rainier
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2705 Queens Chapel Rd
- **lat**: 38.9481194
- **long**: -76.9690542
- **full address**: 2705 Queens Chapel Rd, 2705 Queens Chapel Road, Mount Rainier, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence being held?
  - **A:** Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 15 Jan, 2027 at 09:00 pm at 2705 Queens Chapel Rd, 2705 Queens Chapel Road, Mount Rainier, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence?
  - **A:** Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence is organized by CAFEYouthOrg.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence 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 Mount Rainier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Steelpan Basics Workshop | Cultural Academy for Excellence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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