Teachers from Past Years

Mar Stevens

by Carolyn
12/24/201304/07/2016
Drum Sundays Faculty, Faculty Bios, Teachers from Past Years

Mar Stevens, drum warrior, began studying West African drumming ten years ago with Master Drummer Afia Walking Tree of Spirit Drumz and became her apprentice.… Read More »Mar Stevens

Judy is nationally and internationally known for her extraordinary talents, exceptional skill, and generous, joyful spirit as performer, educator, music therapist, and workshop presenter. Â After… Read More »Judy Piazza

Lora Chiorah-Dye

by Carolyn
12/18/201306/20/2014
Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years, Teachers from Past Years

Lora Chiorah-Dye was raised in Zimbabwe and came to the United States in the 1970’s. She created the Sukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble, one of… Read More »Lora Chiorah-Dye

Thoz Womenz

Above all else, we lift credit to our Creator for giving us purpose and the strength to chase our dreams. All-women drums are not new.… Read More »Thoz Womenz

Sue Lundquist

Sue Lundquist has had a passion for music since she can remember. As a child she studied piano and guitar and longed to play the… Read More »Sue Lundquist

Adwoa Tacheampong

by Carolyn
12/16/201306/04/2014
Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years, Teachers from Past Years

Adwoa Tacheampong is a vocalist, drummer, dancer & actor who has been performing since the age of 10. She has studied many forms of dance,… Read More »Adwoa Tacheampong

Sidney Weaverling

Sidney Weaverling is a co-director and co-founder of Rueda Con Ritmo, a Cuban-style dance school and performing group based in the San Francisco Bay Area.… Read More »Sidney Weaverling

Rana Halpern

by Carolyn
12/25/201102/03/2023
Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years, Faculty Bios, Teachers from Past Years

Rana Halpern has been playing drums since elementary school where she learned Afro-Cuban, Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms. As a youth under the direction of Carolyn… Read More »Rana Halpern

Kris Freewoman

by Carolyn
12/24/201106/20/2014
Born to Drum Faculty from Past Years, Teachers from Past Years

Kris is the founder and producer of the Rhythm Workout Instructor Training Program. Through this program that sold through Power Music Company, Kris inspired instructors… Read More »Kris Freewoman

Tonya Lyles

Tonya Lyles–Based in Austin Texas, Tonya “Onye” Lyles has founded SistaDrums to rejuvenate, invigorate, and uplift a community through teaching the art of hand-drumming and… Read More »Tonya Lyles