About Musical beginnings
A life-long musician whose musical talent was evident early on, Mark Wood started playing trap drums 25 years ago. He has played everything from Southern Rock to Punk to Do-Wop. He later turned to Latin drums, playing and studying the conga with Glen Webber at the New Jersey School of Percussion.
Discovering and studying the djembe
In the 90s, Mark began studying djembe, the African drum he now plays. Mark began studying at
the Djonibe Centre in New York and with some of the best African drumming teachers in the area-- Michael Markus and M'Bemba Bangoura, where he learned about the African traditions. He began to see and experience the power of the djembe and its special way of bringing people together.
He continues to study with Amadou Diallo, an African teacher from Guinea, located in Upstate New York.
Facilitating community
In addition to facilitating numerous drum circles and teaching workshops in local communities as
well as privately, Mark also provides health/wellness drumming experiences to associations such as the Hunterdon County ARC and the Wellness Community of Central New Jerseys cancer support group in Somerset, NJ. Mark, whose down-to-earth style puts people at ease, facilitates a drumming experience that creates a sense of community and unity. I try to create an environment in which deep relaxation, joy and healing can take place.
Promoting unity through drumming
Marks personal mission is to spread the word about the djembe and educate more people about it, including medical and educational institutions, where the benefits would be tremendous. Id like to see more people experience the benefits of African drumming, he says. When that happens, more people will be able to connect, communicate and be part of this community. Its my way of promoting unity through drumming.
Services Drum and Dance Circles
Drum Repair
Group and Private Lessons
Workshops
Products -
Copy of Senegalese Djembe
Senegalese Drum. Carvings
$200
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Guinea Djembe
Guinea Djembe; carvings at base.
$350
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12" Djembe Bag
$40
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14" Djembe Bag
$50
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Goat Skin
$25
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Goat Skin with Rope
Goat skin with black 5mm rope (not shown).
$50
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Senegalese Djembe
Senegalese Drum. Carvings
$250
Checkout
Events ~~ Djembe and Djun Djun Workshop Series ~~
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The Breathing Room, 735 State Rte 94, Frelinghuysen, NJ
A four-week series geared toward those who have little or no experience or to those who want
to hone those drumming skills. Technique and traditional African rhythms will be covered.
Participants will also learn how to play in an ensemble environment.
** Note: Participants must register for all four classes; no drop-ins.
Cut off date for registration is February 27th, '12.
Drums are available for use for a $5 rental fee per class. If you need one please call or e-mail.
When: Thursdays (March 1st - March 22nd, 2012)
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $80.00 (If 10 or more people sign up, a 5th class will be offered for FREE. )
Buy Now
North Jersey Drum and Dance North Jersey Drum & Dance "2012"
The NJ Foundation for the Blind
230 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
www.njffb.org
Bring an open heart, an open mind, a rhythmic beat & dancing feet and join us as we hold our North Jersey Drum & Dance at the NJ Foundation for the Blind.
A great venue that holds over 500 people. LOTS of room for moving and grooving.
A family-friendly event!!!!
DATES
January 28
March 31
May 26
July 28
September 29
November 24
TIME
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Doors open at 7:30 pm)
COST
$12.00 (kids under 12 are admitted for free)
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To view the full North Jersey Drum & Dance "2012" flyer, click below (feel free to print and pass it out).
NJDD2012.pdf
Contact For questions regarding services, drum repairs, workshops, private or group lessons, etc. please fill out the form below.
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