Our Groove Performance Lab series continues with Erik Hetzel, vocalist and keyboard player for the Sin Brothers. The Sin Brothers have been performing regionally in the Philadelphia area for many years. Erik will provide the students with his insights as to what makes a great working drummer as well as provide feedback on the students’ performance.

This event is limited to 4 students. It is recommended for intermediate/advanced students.

Event pricing is $75. Students will record with Erik, and have a copy of that recording for their personal use.

Seating is limited to 4 students.

Our next djembe group drumming class with Paco Samb will be Thursday, September 19th 7pm at the studio. All ages and ability levels are welcome. If you have never attended one, now is the time. This is a fun and invigorating experience.

You do not need to have your own instrument to participate, but if you are going to rent an instrument from the studio, please let us know in advance so we can bring enough instruments on site for everyone.

Class fee: $25

Djembe rental: $10

On Saturday, August 17th from noon - 3pm, up to four drumset students will have the opportunity to rehearse with - and record with - two area professionals: Kyle Hancock (guitar) and Sarah Renz (upright bass) in our Jazz Trio Workshop.

Recommended for intermediate to advanced students.

There are only two seats available. Please click here to reserve your seat.

On Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pm, join Senegalese master drummer Pape “Paco” Dembe Samb for a one hour group djembe drumming experience at grooveKSQ. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome. This is a terrific opportunity to experience percussion in one of its most powerful and meditative forms. Weather permitting, we will be outdoors.

If you do not have an instrument, you will be able to rent one for $5 at the event.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Please RSVP to help us plan the session.

Join us for another djembe master class with master drummer Paco Samb! On Monday, February 27th at 7:00pm, Paco will lead the group though a series of Senegalese and West African rhythms in a group class where everyone can participate and connect with one another through drumming.

Tickets are $40, djembes are available for rent for an additional $5.

Virtual Vinyl returns in January for an hour long focus on Max Roach, one of the greatest jazz drummers and composers of all time. Registration is required. Click the button below.

The studio is proud to present the great Dennis Chambers live in clinic at The Kennett Flash on Wednesday, December 28th.

Dennis Chambers is one of the greatest funk drummers of his generation. His performance credits include: John Scofield, George Duke,Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others.

There are only 50 clinic seats available, so please hit that button below to get your spots! Please note that the clinic and concert tickets are available as a package only.

Join drummer Pape “Paco” Dembe Samb for a one hour group djembe drumming experience at grooveKSQ. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome. This is a terrific opportunity to experience percussion in one of its most powerful and meditative forms.

Pape Demba "Paco" Samb comes from a family that have been griots in his native Senegal for hundreds of years. As a griot, Paco is one of the keepers of the ancestral history, stories, and music of his Wolof peoples. As a master hand drummer, Paco not only plays the instruments but he and his brothers build several types of drums as well. He performs both contemporary and traditional Senegalese music, as well as reggae, rap, funk, jazz, pop and a variety of other styles. Paco heads his own drum ensemble called Super Ngewel and released his first album in 2014.

If you do not have an instrument, you will be able to rent one for $10 at the event.

Join Bryan for a one hour Zoom Q&A on any drumming-related topic you would like to talk about! This is a free event for the studio’s current students. Registration is required, click here to register.

Join master drummer Pape “Paco” Dembe Samb for a one hour group djembe drumming experience at grooveKSQ. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome. This is a terrific opportunity to experience percussion in one of its most powerful and meditative forms.

Pape Demba "Paco" Samb comes from a family that have been griots in his native Senegal for hundreds of years. As a griot, Paco is one of the keepers of the ancestral history, stories, and music of his Wolof peoples. As a master hand drummer, Paco not only plays the instruments but he and his brothers build several types of drums as well. He performs both contemporary and traditional Senegalese music, as well as reggae, rap, funk, jazz, pop and a variety of other styles. Paco heads his own drum ensemble called Super Ngewel and released his first album in 2014.

If you do not have an instrument, you will be able to rent one for $10 at the event.

Seating is limited to 12 students.

FOR TICKETS, CLICK HERE.

Join us as some of our wonderful student performers perform live at The Market in Kennett Square. This will be a lot of fun for our families to see and hear our students perform.

This event is FREE, but donations are much appreciated. Scan the QR code below to make a tax-deductible donation to support the work of the studio.