We invite you to drum classes led by the well-known Tri-City percussionist Anna “Maszka” Kwidzińska. The number of places is limited, so sign up quickly! It’s already on October 15, at 5:00 p.m., in a unique place, which is… Olivia Garden!
Why?
- Because it is the oldest and at the same time the most sincere form of human integration.
- Drums and playing them together have accompanied people for thousands of years, entertaining, motivating and developing with rhythm.
- With Maszka, you will not only learn the basic beats and technique of playing the djembe drum, but also rhythms and compositions created in the most famous cradles of Djembe: m.in. in Ghana and Senegal.
- The original program and techniques are designed not only to teach drumming and rhythmics, but also to integrate, motivate, unblock emotions, teach cooperation and mutual listening.
- During the workshops, concentration and motor coordination are strengthened.
- You will safely relieve stress, and in return you will receive a large portion of endorphins.
- For 2 hours you will forget about your problems, clear your mind, and recharge yourself with positive energy.
- You will develop the skills of listening memorization, rhythmics, coordination of the left and right sides of the body.
- And most importantly, you’ll have a great time and meet new people!
Anyone can take part in drumming classes, including people who have not had any contact with drumming before. You will play with sounds while playing drums and obstacles, and take part in a drumming dialogue with the participants. You will get to know your body by making it into an orchestra and playing different rhythms with claps, stomps, and other movements. You will develop the ability to work as a team and stimulate your creativity. On top of that, you will safely relieve stress by opening up to another person.
Anna lived for several years in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar, where she perfected her skills and deepened her knowledge also with well-known masters of djembe. For 16 years she has been an instructor of ethnic drums, mainly African and Brazilian. She conducts workshops for adults and children, as well as various groups and environments in Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. Leader of the Kukakike team. Previously, she played for Ebanacoma, Twiga Djembe, and NPD. Together with the band NPD she recorded 3 albums. She has performed on the big and small stage during the Woodstock festival, plays numerous concerts in Tri-City clubs and events. He leads drumming parades. In Warsaw, during a conference, she created an orchestra of 400 people in 15 minutes, using body playing.
