* Classes are now in session every Monday except major holidays.

Magbana Drum and Dance has a permanent facility in Long Island City but we also provide weekly classes in Manhattan, every Monday night.

Michael Markus's Open-level drumming class focuses on basic accompaniment djembe and doundoun patterns from Guinea, West Africa. This class emphasizes the students' development of correct sound and technique for playing both the djembe and doundoun drums. In addition to learning accompaniment patterns students are encouraged to acquire solo phrasing techniques, practice with varying tempos, and practice learning both djembe and doundoun patterns for each rhythm.

Michael conducts a lively, fun and supportive class atmosphere for his students. He maintains an astute talent for recognizing and strengthening varying student abilities within his class while giving individual attention in such a manner that the group benefits. Michael's many years as an instructor of the extensive rhythms of Guinea provides a learning experience that is structured, knowledgeable and entertaining! This class is for those interested in discovering the rhythms of Guinea along with the history, cultural significance and traditions of the music and its people.

Directions to Church Street School by Subway:

Take the A,C,E train to the Chambers Street-Park Place stop. Walk south 1 block on Church Street to Warren Street. Turn right on Warren Street and walk 1 1/2 blocks to 74 Warren Street.

Take the 1,2,3 train to the Chambers Street-West Broadway stop. Walk south 1 block on West Broadway to Warren Street. Turn right on Warren Street and walk 1/2 block to 74 Warren Street.

Take the R,W train to the City Hall-Broadway stop. Walk north 1/2 block on Broadway to Warren Street. Turn left on Warren Street and walk 2 1/2 blocks to 74 Warren Street.