Drumming fundamentals is an essential and often over looked key to

understanding this system of rhythm-culture. My intention is to give you

real experiential tools and fun generating  techniques that will lead

you to your own voice on the drum  and provide a lasting and effective

means for connecting with yourself and others in rhythmic musical language.

Heres the idea

 over 6 lessons you will learn the following fundamental drumming 

techniques, concepts,and applications:

We will explore these Playing Techniques:

Fundamental drum sounds ( Language)

Fundamental hand techniques of how to hit the drum

Stretching and warm up exercises ( ladders)

Drum tuning and care

Fundamental "JAM" Rhythms

Traditional African Rhythms

Simple charts for reading rhythms

We explore THESE CONCEPTS

Pulse / Time / Feel

--quarter, eighth, sixteenth note

Playing Grooves

--repetition, trance, singing and counting

Aspects of Identifying a Rhythm

--character/ personality

Dynamics

--loud/ soft etc

Creating your own Rhythms

--simple rhythm techniques

WELLNESS ASPECTS

Coordination

Brain integration

Stress release

Strength Building

Meditation with breath and drums

and More!!

6 series Package $300.00 with $20.00 discount!