African drum classes
Secret Bass drumming group
![[ Secret Bass drum group at Little Berkhamsted Fete, photo by David Cory ]](http://www.thesmith.org.uk/music/projects/sb/berks/tn/04-SecretBassAtLittleBerksClose-photo-by-DavidCory_488x232.jpg "Secret Bass drum group at Little Berkhamsted Fete, photo by David Cory, June 2007")
I run a drumming circle in Hertfordshire called Secret Bass (seen here), and also a staff drumming society at the University of Hertfordshire. In 2009 I started a new djembe circle in Bedford too. Here are more details about my musical experience.
I offer one-to-one and group tuition in music (general, notation and theory) and especially West African Drumming, notably djembe, dun duns, percussion and song. I have a number of spare drums you can borrow. Tibetan Singing Bowls are another speciality.
![[ Bedford Djembe Group rehearsing at The Arena Building in November 2009 ]](arena/tn/0979-BDG-FrontViewMalcs+HelenSmiling_400x300.jpg "Bedford Djembe Group rehearsing at The Arena Building in November 2009")
Bedford Djembe Group
I currently teach in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, although may travel to Milton Keynes, Cambridge, London or further afield if demand is high enough. If you'd like me to hold a drumming group in your area, either for a one-off event (perhaps a fun birthday party?) or a regular class, then please contact me to discuss your needs.