Smiling Drum

Smiling Drum Smiling Drum offers drum instruction and facilitation. The emphasis is on the ART of drumming, musi

Smiling Drum Haiku - March 2, 2026We drum in our communityWith intentions of connection, love, and peaceIn joyful play, ...
03/02/2026

Smiling Drum Haiku - March 2, 2026

We drum in our community
With intentions of connection, love, and peace
In joyful play, a movement!

02/18/2026

Happy Mardi Gras / Carnival!
Tuesday Feb. 17th, 2026

To celebrate here is a moment of “Brazilian Street Joy”, titled and sent to me by a Smiling Drum drummer currently in the Bahia region of Brazil.

Drumming traditions are alive and well. Viva a bateria!

We love this music. Enjoy :).

INTRO to Drumming workshop tomorrow - Co-ed(includes both Hand and Stick drumming technique)Date: January 31, 2026Time: ...
01/30/2026

INTRO to Drumming workshop tomorrow - Co-ed
(includes both Hand and Stick drumming technique)

Date: January 31, 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

Location: Fairview Business Center - Smiling Drum Studio
655 Fairview Ave. N. St. Paul Mn 55104

Cost: $25.00

Sign up at: smilingdrumstudio.com

TREESDRUMSLOVE Celebration - Oct. 12th, 2025Honoring the OAK TREE and the life it sustains in beautiful Cherokee Park.Th...
10/12/2025

TREESDRUMSLOVE Celebration - Oct. 12th, 2025

Honoring the OAK TREE and the life it sustains in beautiful Cherokee Park.

This FREE “Family Friendly”, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (open house format) Drum happening will be held. Hosted by Smiling Drum Studio.

Day/Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Time: Noon-3:00 pm
Where: Cherokee Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107.

Parking is Free!

“Come and Enjoy” - Drum Circles, Tree Education, Tree Walk, Guest Artists, Kids Activities, Drum Performances, Drum Education, and More!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (open house style event) - Honoring the Oak tree and the life it sustains!

12:00 - 1:00 pm
Welcome
-Tree music
-Drum Circle - Bird songs
-Education about the Oak Tree

1:00 - 2:00 pm
-Tree Poem
-Special guest -Local Artist Craig David / Tree project and Peace table
-Guided Tree Walk - Kids games - Drum performances

2:00 - 3:00 pm
-Drum Circle - Story time Drum Jam - Favorite tree
-Community Drum piece - Learn and play “Oya”
-Closing

Booths
-Master Gardener - Carrie Lindon
-Chapter President of Wild Ones, Prairie Edge Marilynn Torkelson, Water Steward
http://www.facebook.com/wildonesprairieedge
-Kids station
-Information on the woods of drums

12th annual “TREESDRUMSLOVE” Celebration this weekend! Hosted by Smiling Drum Studio!Day/Date: Sunday, October 12th, 20...
10/10/2025

12th annual “TREESDRUMSLOVE” Celebration this weekend! Hosted by Smiling Drum Studio!

Day/Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Time: Noon-3:00 pm
Where: Cherokee Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107.

FREE “Family Friendly”, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (open house format). Parking is Free!

“For the Love of drums and trees.” Cherokee Park, St. Paul
Drummers that care about the Future of Trees! This initiative was started by Ubaka Hill (nationally known drummer) in 2012. Our intention is to create a mindful model for a sustainable future for drums by providing a sustainable future for trees.”

This year - honoring the OAK TREE and the life it sustains!

“Come and Enjoy” - Drum Circles, Tree Education, Tree Walk, Guest Artists, Kids Activities, Drum Performances, Drum Education, and More!

The beat went on at the Twin cities Marathon 2025! SO FUN!The drummers had a great time supporting the runners with our ...
10/09/2025

The beat went on at the Twin cities Marathon 2025!

SO FUN!

The drummers had a great time supporting the runners with our rhythms and beats and by sharing their enthusiasm!

The runners really appreciated it!

Photos of moments at the Marathon!

We look forward to more opportunities to drum together and support great community events!

10/05/2025

Supporting the Runners Oct. 5th, 2025!

Fall is here and so is the Twin Cities Marathon! We will back on the race course at our usual spot, Mile 15.

We are so excited! Come join us in cheering on the runners. We will have percussion instruments to share!

Location: Godfrey (West River Road) 46th Ave. -Near the West end of the Ford Parkway bridge. Across from Minnehaha Falls. Performing time 9:00 am - Noon.

Address

655 Fairview Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 3pm - 6pm

Telephone

+16512357858

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