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With over 30 years experience in the industry, Harry Best’s insights easily and quickly de-mystify the steel drum, making learning interesting and fun for his students.
A native of St. Lucia in the Caribbean, Harry has been one of the top providers of Caribbean steel drum music to patrons all over northern California. He has founded steel drum bands, conducted steel drum classes and promoted steel drum events.
He currently runs private and group classes at the Civic Arts Community Music School in Walnut Creek; at the Alameda School of Music in Alameda; the Orinda Community Center; and the city of Moraga.
He is the author of four books on steel drums and Caribbean Music. He is also a performing and recording artist with four albums to his credit.
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Orinda Community Steel Drum Class
Orinda, CA
Learn the magic of making music on Caribbean steel drums. Have fun with the basics of sticking and melody making. Enjoy playing favorites like, Yellow Bird, Marianne, Jamaica Farewell, Lion King and more…Beginners welcome. Our easy play-by-rote method will have you jammin’ instantly. We supply the drums, just come ready to have fun!!!
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Really good teacher
I took a class from Harry Best at our local community center, and it was a really good introduction to...
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great learning expirience, patient teacher
great teacher, more like a friend that is also an excellent instructor. very patient, easygoing,and understands...
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