polly tapia ferber

DRUM INSTRUCTION

If you’re curious about rhythm, especially the complex rhythms of international folk dance music, join renowned percussionist Polly Tapia Ferber to learn how to hear, count, and play a variety of dance patterns. Use any hand drum available: a doumbek, a djembe, an oatmeal box, a coffee can… Your feet know what to do, invite your hands and brain to come along!

Percussionist Polly Tapia Ferber is a music educator, performer, and recording artist who specializes in hand percussion from the Balkans, the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, and Spanish Andalucia. She is noted for her melodic style of playing on several percussion instruments including the doumbek, frame drums, the Middle Eastern tambourine, and Spanish wooden box-drum (cajon). She is a member of several bands from New York to New Mexico, playing various musical styles.

Polly has traveled to Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Morocco, and Israel studying with celebrated teachers and performing with some of the world’s most renowned musicians. She maintains an active performing and teaching schedule.