Starting the Journey in Portland with a Beat

I am getting settled in my new home in Portland, Oregon. I have my own room for my drums and artwork (see photos above). It will take me some time before I begin to re-establish Drumming for Peace on the West Coast. I have ordered enough drumsticks and have started looking for 5 gallon plastic buckets for my Joyful Noise and Found Sounds programs. The work of connecting to schools, churches, and other institutions will take some time.

I am near Rhythm Traders, a premier drum store here in Portland. I already bought a new djembe from Guinea and had a lesson from actor and percussionist Caton Lyles (above photo-www.catonlyles.com). I have the opportunity to teach some drum classes at Rhythm Traders in the near future. I am looking forward to many new avenues to explore in music and drumming on the West Coast.