Groove All Star Band Event Recap

What a GREAT day in West Grove! First we have to thank our new friends at Stubborn Goat Brewing. Also, many thanks to Erik and Mark Hetzel and Joey Lopes for working with our students so well. A more in depth post will follow later this week. Stay tuned.

Also, thank you to the students parents, families and everyone who came out to the performance this weekend to support our members.

For those of you who were unable to join us, below are some photos and video of some of our student performances with the GASB. Enjoy!

Djembe Class Recap - February 27, 2025

This week we started up our monthly djembe group class, led by Paco Samb. Every month, we have new people coming in for this experience and we did have a good turnout, so thank you to all who attended! This class will continue on the third Thursday of each month going forward until the summer. Our next session will be March 20th at 7pm. Below are some picture and a quick video from class. Enjoy!

Upcoming Events for May at the Studio

Upcoming events for May!

Sunday, May 12th, 5pm - Practice Pad Session for advanced/intermediate players. This is an opportunity for DCI/WGI experience level players to get together and play some exercises together. Free event.

Monday, May 20th, Djembe Class with Paco. $25 per guest, djembes are available for rent, but you must reserve in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.

A Visit from the Girl Scouts

Did you know that the studio hosts group sessions? We can host up to ten guests ideally, but we can also certainly host larger groups. These sessions are a great opportunity for off site team building for businesses or nonprofit organizations.

The studio was happy to host the Girl Scouts from Avondale yesterday at the studio. We talked about the history of percussion instruments, and how different instruments can work together in an ensemble setting, and then worked out an ensemble groove. The girls also got an opportunity to sit behind the drumset and play.

For more information about group sessions, contact us.

Djembe Class February 19th with Paco!

On Monday, February 19th 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. Seats are $25 per person.

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

New Music Alert!

One of the objectives for our more experienced members is to get out of the practice room and use their creativity on the drumset to play gigs and make records.  There's a new single out from Dan Ciccone's band, Cicco: Dark Tea.  Click below to check it out.  Dan is a long time member of the studio and is out there making musical things happen.