Level 1 Series Groove Basics: East Bay
An Introduction To Hand Drumming
When: Tuesday evenings, May 11-June 29 2010, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: In North Oakland
Cost: $160-220 sliding scale, and I can provide a drum for you to use.
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This class will be an introduction to ensemble hand drumming on djembes (African hand drum). We will cover: The 3 basic strokes (bass, tone, slap); introductory rhythms from world music traditions; simple ensemble pieces and arrangements; the universal break; improvisation and drum circle playing; history of the djembe; explorations in 4/4 and 3/4; body percussion and more! This class is perfect for beginners and people that are still developing basic groove skills.
Level 1 Series Groove Basics: San Francisco
An Introduction To Hand Drumming
When: Thursday evenings May 6-27 2010, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: In San Francisco
Cost: $100 for 4 class series, and I can provide a drum for you to use.
STILL ROOM IN THIS CLASS!
This class will be an introduction to ensemble hand drumming on djembes (African hand drum). We will cover: The 3 basic strokes (bass, tone, slap); introductory rhythms from world music traditions; simple ensemble pieces and arrangements; the universal break; improvisation and drum circle playing; history of the djembe; explorations in 4/4 and 3/4; body percussion and more! This class is perfect for beginners and people that are still developing basic groove skills.
Level 2 Series "Deepen the Groove"
When: Spring 2010
This class will work on more challenging African and Brazilian ensemble pieces, incorporate drumming in 6/8 and 12/8, present ensemble pieces which also incorporate double bell, shakers, and Ghanaian panlogo stick drumming. A variety of different breaks will be presented, and songs from world music traditions are included and integrated. This class is for people that already have decent proficiency with rhythm. Basic rhythmic proficiency, or completion of Groove Basics, is required to enroll in this class.
Level 3 Series "Deepen the Groove" (continuation)
When: Monday evenings, May 10-June 28, 2010 (skipping May 31)
Where: In North Oakland
Cost: $150-$220 sliding scale, and I can provide a drum for you to use.
A further study and practice of ensemble drumming work of Level 2.
Drumming on The Mountain
Series of daylongs throughout the year
When: TBA
Where: Tiburon
Cost: $55 if you bring a djembe drum, $70 if I supply the drum for you
Explore the music / nature connection. 6 times a year we spend a day drumming in the open air and exult in playing rhythms in a beautiful outdoor location. We learn a variety of rhythms, and some songs and chants which go with them, that deepen our connection to the natural world surrounding us. No drumming experience needed-this is a beginner/intermediate mixed level class. Locations include Marin, San Francisco and East Bay.
CLASS HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE! In case of rain, class will be held at a private residence near the mountain in Tiburon.
Pot luck: Bring a vegetarian food item to share. We will all share lunch together-more info on this once registered.
PLEASE PREREGISTER with PayPal--once registered all the information will be sent to you.
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