- Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Winter Series II (6 weeks)
$110 ($122 w/drum rental)
Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 2026
(No class on Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Holiday week)Monette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for BeginnersStudio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.
Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center) – 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).
Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com. Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions.
- Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Fall Series (6 weeks)
$110 ($122 w/drum rental)
Sept. 14 - Oct. 26
(No class on Oct. 12, Indigenous People’s Day)Monette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for BeginnersStudio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.
Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location:
Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center)
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).Payment: Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com.
Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions. - Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Summer Series II (4 weeks)
$75 ($83 w/drum rental)
July 13 - Aug. 3 2026
Subject to changeMonette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for Beginners
Studio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center) – 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).
Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com. Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions.
- Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Summer Series I (4 weeks)
$75 ($83 w/drum rental)
June 1 - June 22 2026
Subject to changeMonette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for Beginners
Studio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center) – 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).
Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com. Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions.
- Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Spring Series (6 weeks)
$110 ($122 w/drum rental)
April 6 - May 11 2026
(No class May 18 and Memorial Day May 25th)Monette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for Beginners
Studio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center) – 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).
Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com. Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions.
- Teacher:
SUNDAY, 12pm-2pm
Spring Study Sessions (6 weeks)
Residents $32.90 / Non-Residents $47.90
Feb. 15 - Mar. 22
Join fellow djembe drum enthusiasts and students of Mo’Rhythm School of Percussion. This is not an instructional class but rather a guided session and opportunity for drummers to apply their skills and knowledge of West African djembe and dunun rhythms in a group setting. This session is best for drummers who have studied traditional djembe rhythms and want to play them in an ensemble with all the parts.
Encinitas Residents – $32.90Non-Residents – $47.90Location: Pacific View Arts Center in Encinitas380 W. F StreetEncinitas, CA 92024(760) 943-2160 - Teacher:
SUNDAY, 12pm-2pm
Winter Study Sessions (4-weeks)
Residents $22.90 / Non-Residents $37.90
Jan. 18 - Feb. 8 2026
Join fellow djembe drum enthusiasts and students of Mo’Rhythm School of Percussion. This is not an instructional class but rather a guided session and opportunity for drummers to apply their skills and knowledge of West African djembe and dunun rhythms in a group setting. This session is best for drummers who have studied traditional djembe rhythms and want to play them in an ensemble with all the parts.
Encinitas Residents – $22.90Non-Residents – $37.90Location: Pacific View Arts Center in Encinitas380 W. F StreetEncinitas, CA 92024(760) 943-2160 - Teacher: Monette Marino
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00pm
Winter Series I (8 weeks)
$150 ($166 w/drum rental)
Jan. 12 - Mar. 16 2026
(No class Jan. 19, MLK Day & President’s Day, Feb. 16)Monette will teach you traditional Manding rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast as well some songs, solo phrases and musical arrangements. These are mixed level classes, Monette does her best to make sure everyone gets something out of them, but they are best if you have had a little experience with the djembe or are motivated to practice at home with some of her beginner videos on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@morhythm, Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for Beginners
Studio opens up at 4:45pm, please arrive early to set up so that class can start promptly at 5pm.Drop-In Class Price: $20 ($22 if renting a djembe, must rsvp at least one day in advance to reserve a drum).
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, Room 136 (inside the Senior Center) – 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Cross streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.).
Please pay via Venmo to @Monette-Marino (last 4 digits of my phone number are 7090) or pay via PayPal to morhythm@yahoo.com. Zelle also available, please email Monette for instructions.
- Teacher: Monette Marino
Memberships
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Current Membership Levels & Perks:
Join Monette’s YouTube Channel with paid Monthly Subscriptions for unlimited access to lessons, livestreams and some great drumming videos! Check out the perks below (new videos being added monthly)!Intro $5.99 monthly – unlimited access to 1 1hr recorded class.
Beginner Level $9.99 monthly – unlimited access to 4 1hr recorded classes, plus exclusive members-only video of Mamady Keita teaching Denadon & Mendiani at his workshop in Guinea.
Gold $14.99 monthly – unlimited access to 8 1hr recorded classes, all the perks from Beginner Level AND a live stream class every month, video footage from a Djagbe Festival in Baladougou with Mamady Keita soloing, and Big Bang performances with Monette Marino & Nasira Keita.
All-In Access $24.99 monthly – unlimited access to 16 1hr recorded classes, all the perks in Gold level, plus footage from Monette’s study trips to Mamady Keita’s camp in Guinea, Mamady Keita & Famoudou Konate performance at the MIM in Arizona, and Mamady Keita’s Pyramid performance with students from his camp in Guinea 1998 , Mamady Keita’s Guinea pyramid performances from 2005 and 2006, Mamady Keita’s film “Messengers of Tradition” and “Djembekan”.
Current Students ONLY $29.99 monthly – unlimited access to 16 1hr recorded classes, all the perks in All-In Access plus extended access to current and past class series.
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