African Drumming for All with Victor Ola

Event information

This session will offer members of the community an introduction to playing congas, djembes and a standard drum kit and how to infuse it into modern music. The aim is to be creative, expressive and most importantly to have fun!

This session is suitable for complete beginners.
This is a 2 hour workshop from 2pm-4pm

Three things you will gain from attending:
1) Learn the basics of drumming which could lead to professional playing.
2) Gain an understanding of cultural music and how to apply basic techniques to modern genres.
3) An outlet to participants so that they can express themselves.
No need to bring anything – just turn up and enjoy!

This session is run by Victor Ola – Victor is Nigerian and learnt to play drums from a very young age. He has a passion for anything musical and is offering his skills and experience to inspire others as well as bring culture and diversity to our local community. He finds music very therapeutic and would like to give others an opportunity to express themselves freely.

Victor’s social media links:
https://www.instagram.com/victorlaoffical
https://www.youtube.com/@darebodunrinofficial6869
https://www.tiktok.com/@victorola0
For further information on the workshop, please contact Victor by email on: empowermkcic@putlook.com

How to access the Beechey Room:
This event is in the Beechey Room which is on the ground floor of York House Centre, London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.
To get to the Beechey Room, please use the side door to the right of the Main Hall, once in the building, please turn left and the Beechey Room is on your right.

For wheelchair access only, please use the Main Door into the Main Hall and go through the Hall into the stairwell and the Beechey Room is to your right.

How to find us and parking:
We have car parking in front of the building (with two disabled spaces), or across the road in the Hawkins Close Car Park.
To get to York House from Galley Hill, Fairfields or Whitehouse, you can catch the Number 6 or X6 bus.

For more information about York House Centre please go to our website: http://york-house.org.uk/