Small pain for a big gain or "sore hands but smiling hearts" as Koffie Fugah puts it.
That was the message from the West African drummer who will be debuting in Whanganui this weekend for a two-day workshop where he aims to spread his love for dance, drums and music.
Mr Fugah, with his 40 Djembe drums and four other drummers, will be found at the St Johns Scout Group Hall on Denby Place in Whanganui on Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
He moved from Ghana, West Africa to New Zealand four years ago after his "Kiwi friend" invited him over for a holiday.
"I fell in love with New Zealand so I ended up moving here and have been touring the country with my drums ever since."