🎶 Community Drum Circle with Michelle (Beginner-Friendly!)
🗓 Saturday, January 10th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 2160 National Road Wheeling WV 26003
👨👩👧👦 Families Welcome!
💛 FREE EVENT (donations appreciated but never required)
Come join us for a relaxing, uplifting community drum circle led by Michelle, an intermediate djembe player with a true gift for creating a warm, inclusive space where everyone can make music together.
Whether you’ve never touched a drum before or you already love to play, this gathering is for you. Most participants are beginners, and that’s the beauty of it — in a drum circle, there’s no wrong way to make a beat. We learn through listening, playing, and connecting.
✨ Come as you are. Bring a friend. Bring the kids. Let’s make rhythm together.
💛 Cost
✅ This is a FREE community event.
Donations are not required, but they are very much appreciated to support the space and future gatherings.
💵 Donations welcome via cash or Venmo
🥁 What to Expect
✅ Beginner-friendly instruction and group rhythm building
✅ A relaxed, supportive environment
✅ Plenty of room for creativity and self-expression
✅ Community connection + laughter + music
✅ Everyone plays together — no pressure, no performance required
🌍 A Little About Drum Circles (Origins + Meaning)
Drumming is one of humanity’s oldest forms of communication and celebration. Across cultures and throughout history, drums have been used for community gatherings, healing, ceremony, storytelling, and connection. The djembe, a West African drum traditionally played in village celebrations and community events, is especially loved for its wide range of tones and ability to “speak” through rhythm.
Modern community drum circles are inclusive and welcoming — but they carry forward that same ancient purpose:
bringing people together through shared rhythm and collective energy.
💛 Healing & Wellness Benefits
Drum circles aren’t just fun — they’re good for you, too. Many people leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more energized.
Some well-known benefits include:
🌿 Stress relief and emotional release
🧠 Improved focus and grounding
💓 Nervous system regulation through steady rhythm
🤝 Connection + belonging (especially powerful in community settings)
😌 Mood boost — rhythm can ease anxiety and lift spirits
🎵 Creative expression without needing words
Even if you’re tired or stressed when you arrive, you might be surprised how much better you feel when you leave.
🧺 What to Bring
🥁 If you have a drum, bring it!
🙌 If you don’t have one, we have plenty to share - along with other instruments!
💧 Water bottle
🧘 Comfortable clothing
✨ An open mind and willingness to play
👶 Great for Beginners + Families
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not musical” — this is especially for you. Drum circles aren’t about being perfect. They’re about showing up, listening, and joining in.
🎶 There’s always a place for your beat.
Families are welcome — kids, teens, and adults can all participate.
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