A great way to connect with the music, start a group, or obtain an instrument is by building your own marimba... You can save money too! Group workshops can be tailored to your specific time and schedule needs. For example, a group rate can be arranged for teachers or students. Pro-D teachers workshops can be condensed to 3 or 4 days. Normally, building a soprano, tenor, or baritone from scratch takes between 40 and 60 hours. The bass instrument is best shared between two people. Upon completion of the workshop, a Zimbabwean piece will be taught (time permitting).

You will need: A woodworking shop that will accommodate up to 10 people where the owner will receive compensation for the use of their space. This could be in the form of a free workshop and/or a small fee to cover wear and tear on equipment. A timeframe that fits everyone's schedule. (Any combination of days or evenings.) A workshop fee of $350 per person. Materials: Approximate wood and hardware costs are: soprano $190, tenor $210, baritone $300, bass $450. (Supplies can be purchased locally or I can obtain them for you.)