Experience the joy and health benefits of drumming! Our online class is a simple, effective way to improve focus, memory, and physical coordination. Enjoy a relaxing, friendly environment where you can connect with others and learn easy rhythms using everyday household items as your instruments. You'll feel the positive effects of music on your mind and body. All levels are welcome, no prior experience is needed—just a willingness to have fun!

We know not everyone has a drum, so here are some alternatives you could use instead:

• “Drum” - you could use a table, the floor, a box, inflatable ball, books, or a hand drum/upright drum

• “Bell” - you could use a can, tin, or glass bottle and tap them with a "stick"

• “Sticks” - yo could use 2 chopsticks, pencils, pens, or spoons to tap along together or on your "drum" or "bell" 

• “Rattles” - use a small container, bottle, or box filled with rice, beans, beads, or other small items and put a lid on top to shake to the beat

         Or 

• You! Use your body as the instrument such as tapping your legs, clapping, or tapping your feet or heels

Date and Time: Nov 4th 11am-12pm

Location: Zoom

Capacity: 30

Instructor

Rishima Bahadoorsingh

Rishima Bahadoorsingh is a musician, educator, and peacebuilding advocate. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, her musical journey began with the diverse traditions of the Caribbean and India, sparking a lifelong passion for both Indian and Western music. She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Simon Fraser and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from UBC. She is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education in Peacebuilding, at Elizabethtown College with a focus on trauma-informed practice, social-emotional learning, and ethnomusicology. Rishima was an elementary school teacher for over 18 years and is now faculty at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music in the children’s programs. 

A dedicated student of Dhrupad and Hindustani classical vocals, Rishima has taught and performed internationally. Her work has taken her across Canada, the U.S., and Latin America, where she offers workshops and concerts in both English and Spanish. She believes music is a transformative tool for mental well-being, community resilience, and building connection, and she is committed to creating inclusive, culturally responsive spaces through her work.