Jaqui MacMillan's drumming quest began in the early 1980s. Since then, she has studied and trained with many Masters including Mamady Keita and Baba Olatunji. Jaqui won the Washington Area Music Award (WAMMIE) for World Music Instrumentalist in 1995 to 2002 and is endorsed by REMO, Inc. She performed with the group Big Village for 11 years, along with many other groups and solo performances. In addition to private lessons, Jaqui has offered her hand drum workshops, "Drum For Joy!" in the Mid Atlantic region for many years.

Lessons are $65.00 for 45 minutes for individuals or $120.00 for a series of 6 group lessons, and are held at the Electric Maid at 268 Carroll Street NW Washington DC, just down the street from the Takoma Park Metro stop.

Please call (301)270-9090 or contact the lessons coordinator by email.