Welcome to The Rhythm Journey
Where rhythm is more than sound—it’s a way of life
At the heart of our community is a simple truth: rhythm isn’t just something you play—it’s something you live. It flows through your body, your breath, your relationships, and the world around you. Whether you’re a total beginner or a lifelong drummer, this journey invites you to grow, connect, and awaken through the transformative power of rhythm and traditional West African drumming. Because what you learn in drumming, you learn for life.
Our mission is to help you find your rhythm, ignite your growth, and experience drumming as a path of focus, creativity, and community. Through progressive classes, immersive drum circles, and online learning, we guide you step by step toward mastery—grounded in culture, connection, and joy.
What to Expect on Your Rhythm Journey
Your journey flows naturally through each stage—from community drum circles to foundational classes (Kita Soli), traditional rhythms (Djansa), advanced triplet work (Donba), expressive groove studies (Maraka), and ensemble performance. Each step deepens your rhythm, confidence, and connection to others.
Whether you’re here for healing, creativity, challenge, or community, there’s a place for you. You don’t need to be a musician—you just need a heartbeat.
Beyond the classes, you’ll also find:
Community: Regular gatherings, jam sessions, and drum circles that deepen friendships and shared learning.
Cultural Context: Insights into the roots, traditions, and stories behind each rhythm, honoring their origins and lineage.
Personal Growth: As your playing evolves, you’ll notice greater presence, confidence, and clarity—not just in music, but in life.
Your time here is a living rhythm—sometimes steady, sometimes stretching, always growing. Each beat moves you closer to mastery, connection, and joy.
This is more than drumming. It’s transformation—one rhythm at a time.
The Four Pillars of Learning & Growth
Our teaching philosophy rests on four core pillars that nurture both musical and personal transformation:
The Inner Beat: Develop timing, discipline, and self-awareness through personal practice—every rhythm starts within.
The Listening Path: Learn through guided private and group lessons that blend focused learning with shared energy and support.
Sacred Circle: Experience spontaneous connection and joy through drum circles where rhythm comes alive.
Unity Pulse: Build ensemble awareness and musical harmony—listening, aligning, and creating something greater together
Root Rhythmic Families
Foundations That Last: In Kita Soli, you’ll develop your technique, timing, and understanding of rhythm as language. We move slowly and intentionally to help you build a strong, lasting foundation.
Deeper Rhythmic Understanding: Djansa introduces you to traditional West African rhythms—rich in history, call-and-response structure, and meaning. You’ll start to feel how rhythm connects to story, culture, and expression.
Precision and Challenge: Donba helps refine your timing, coordination, and internal pulse. You’ll work with triplet feels and complex rhythmic layers that strengthen your sense of groove and awareness.
Expression and Flow: In Maraka, you’ll explore groove, phrasing, and dynamics—learning to move between structure and freedom, silence and sound. This is where your artistry begins to shine.