Artist to Artist Workshops
Protest Percussion
Ages 18 and up
October 15–November 5, 2025
6–8pm, Wednesdays
Instructor
Azeb Freitas and Jordan W. Carter from the Harlem Percussion Academy
Pricing
Tiered Pricing: $45, $120, $220, or $320 + $30 registration fee
Dates
15 October - 5 November
Protest Percussion empowers musicians to engage with protest marches and percussion in a bold and liberatory manner. Learners gain skills such as percussion technique and safe protest protocol, as well as explore the history of protest songs and new pathways for creative protest.
Please note: For this course, drums and percussion instruments will be provided on site. Learners may also bring their own instruments or rent to practice at home. Prior musical experience is encouraged, but not required.
For a longer course description, please visit The School of Making Thinking’s page.
About Azeb Freitas and Jordan W. Carter from the Harlem Percussion Academy
Azeb M. Freitas (she/her) has worked in the marching arts for several years as a Cymbal Instructor and Visual Team Designer supporting the production process and teaching the foundations of marching, percussion, and performance technique. Her creative work centers the Black-American experience and prioritizes holding space to heal through grief in community.
Jordan W. Carter (he/drum) has been teaching percussion for ten years with over fifteen years of professional performance experience. Since founding Harlem Percussion Academy, he has presented drum residencies and workshops across New York City, including P.S. 76, Manhattanville Community Center, P.S./I.S. 161, and more.
About
Protest Percussion is presented as part of Artist to Artist: a class series by Abrons Arts Center and The School of Making Thinking.