INSTRUCTION:

African Drumming Workshop at Studio-Z: Sunday, October 17th (1 - 3pm)
$35. / person

In October, I will be leading a beginner/intermediate workshop focusing on West African djembe, shaker and bell rhythms. The workshop will take place at the Acadia Cinema's new Studio-Z space (450 Main Street, Wolfville).

Advance online registration is available now using PayPal - no extra fees or service charges. Simply click the "Add to Cart" button below. Your spot in the workshop will be automatically reserved for you. (Please remember to print out and bring your Paypal confirmation email with you.) If you have any questions, please email me.

(Space is limited, so please register now...)

DVDs - I have two instructional DVDs for sale. The first one, Time Zone, is a collaboration with my California-based friend and colleague Marla Leigh. The video is focused on learning duet compositions (intermediate to advanced level) for frame drum and darabuka, and includes detailed information about playing techniques for both drums.

The other DVD, Exploring the Drum, is designed for the beginning drummer. In the video, I introduce and outline two different styles of hand drumming - West African djembe and Middle Eastern darabuka. The video is clear and well-paced, with detailed close-ups on the drum and hand positions.

The DVDs are available online from the Strangepear Store.

Courses - Most of the teaching I'm doing these days is through the School of Music at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. In addition to directing the university gamelan ensemble, I will be teaching the following courses in Fall/Winter 2010-2011:

Introduction to Gamelan (MUSI 2383)
World Rhythm and Drumming (MUSI 2083)
Musicianship: Advanced Rhythm (MUSI 4663 SO)

For more details, please visit the School of Music website.

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