You don’t need tabs, sheet music or lessons to start. At the Kalimba Campfire we improvise: a few notes, a simple pattern, and you’re making music. Hokema kalimbas are tuned so there are no wrong notes, which makes them easy to pick up and hard to put down.
The Campfire is a free live meetup on Zoom, on the first Wednesday of every month, hosted by Teacher Brandon. Beginners and long-time players share easy kalimba songs, playing ideas and tips. Play along from home, join us on stage, or just listen. Cameras stay off for the audience, so there is no pressure.
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5–6pm PT | 6–7pm MT | 7–8pm CT | 8–9pm EST
You’ve got a new kalimba — now let’s play it together. Our live online gathering is where you can share your sound, meet fellow music-makers, and bask in the sweetest metal-tine melodies.
Pull up to the (virtual) fire, sip some cocoa, and let the twinkling tones serenade your soul under the stars. Play along or simply kick back and listen 💫
Hosted by our Wellness Percussion guide “Teacher Brandon” Blake, this cozy campfire of the imagination has been bringing folks together almost weekly since 2021 — live on Zoom and the Clubhouse Social Audio app.
Our host and special guests are on video for inspiration — but attendees can’t turn cameras on, so yes… pajamas are absolutely welcome. Show up to play kalimba, another instrument, sing a little something, or just enjoy the vibe and good conversation.
You can stay comfy in the audience or join us “on stage.” It’s a gentle, encouraging space to try a song, improvise, or simply pluck a few sweet notes. Sometimes profound, sometimes downright silly — always welcoming. From first-timers to seasoned pros, we truly play well together.
Come feel how intuitive instruments create community...
>Join the free monthly Zoom series here<
>Get the Kalimba Campfire Series into your Digital Calendar here<
Or, if you’re a Clubhouse user: >Join our burn October 7th on the Clubhouse App here<
These audio recordings are hosted on SoundCloud and feature all those who played during our live gatherings — unedited conversations, deep thoughts, silly banter, warm fuzzy vibes, audio hugs and high fives. The full long-form messy version, just like it is live.
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