Ruvara Marimba Studio
Learn to play the joyous, rhythmical marimba music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe without having to learn to read music! All classes are taught by ear on wooden-key xylophones and hosho (dried gourd shakers) and are open to ages seven through adult. Five percent of tuition is donated to assist Zimbabwean musicians and their families.
Fourth Corner Exchange members may pay one third of tuition in Time Dollars; Sustainable Connections members receive 10 percent off the first 12-week session. Be sure to let me know if you are a member of either of these organizations.
Nancy Steele fell in love with marimba music in 2001, and has been playing it ever since. Additionally, she’s taken many marimba, drumming, hosho, choral and mbira workshops with gifted Zimbabwean teachers and performers at the Zimbabwean Music Festival, Camp Tumbuka and Camp Ruzivo.
