Tangled Tones Music Studio is directed by Matthew Nord and devoted to providing an environment for all musicians to learn, teach, record and perform the music they want to play. Now in its third year of operation, Tangled Tones’ goal is to provide a place for musicians and artists to network and create. It offers various year-round programs for all ages including private lessons, group classes, and summer music camps including Summer of Rock. Check out the Web site for more details: www.tangledtones.com.
Master drum builder Leaf Harrison, 30, has lived in Missoula for nine years. He has been drumming since 8 years of age and building drums since age 10.“I was so happy to be invited to teach alongside Matt and Hanna. What a treat to learn and teach at the same time. The kids, multiaged, creates a dynamic and spontaneous learning environment.”
Our vision is to provide a space in which local artisans can collaborate, teach, create, play and learn skills together while building these bonds and connections with one another. As a result, the center, which recently moved to 235 N. First St. on the Northside, will provide an alternative networking platform for artists, families, and educators, and young arts organizations in all fields to enrich the opportunities available to the growing city of Missoula. The ZACC’s grand opening is Aug. 30 and four studios are still available for artists to rent as part of the co-op. www.zootownarts.com.
Guest artist Lansana Kouyate, a Balafour Master Griot “Keeper of Traditions” from Guinea, West Africa, presented a drum class on Friday, June 27, before the children’s concert for parents at the Tangled Tones Music Studio. Jeanne Christopherson lead the children in dance.
As community members, artists, and teachers, when we become flexible with our curriculum and expectations of children and adults in classes, amazing experiences happen. I have worked with Matt, Leaf and Lansana to educate children through art history and culture n but in the process also educated myself. Drumming can be difficult. It’s a personal process in learning to let go.
Participants of Zootown Arts summer camp included, front row from left, Willy Goodloe, Lawson Goodloe, Zara Noonan and Lance Nichols. Back row from left are Aigen Lunde, Joseph Sanella, Leaf Harrison (drum builder), Land Riley, Anna Perry, Hanna Hannan (Zootown Arts), Matthew Nord (Tangled Tones) and Mike Keffler (assisting Leaf).
Photo by LYNN SCHWANKE/Missoulian
ANNA PERRY, 14: To drum in a group is very exciting and fun. You focus on a beat and it flows out in your hands. You don’t really think about it, it just happens.
AIGEN LUNDE, 10: I think the best thing about the drum camp is feeling and listening to the drumming.
You feel the beat and rhythm and you can enjoy it.
LAWSON GOODLOE, 7: I like to drum. It is fun to drum in a group. I learned more rhythms.
ZARA NOONAN, 7: My favorite thing was making the drum. I made an ashiko hand drum. I learned the song “Ashika.”
WILLY GOODLOE, 7: I like making drums. The skin is wet and slimy when you put it on. I helped make drums for everyone.
JOSEPH SANELLA, 6: My favorite part of this camp was playing the drum because it’s fun. It flows through your hands and it comes out good.
LANCE NICHOLS, 8: I like the transition between drumming and art. We used a lot of paint on the mural. It was fun doing this together with a lot of people.
LAND RILEY, 10: When I drum, I kind of lose focus on everything except drumming. Making drums is one of the funest things. When we all drum, it’s like a heartbeat.
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