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Total Rhythm™ Workshops
Total Rhythm™ Workshops
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all percussion workshops! Please send an E-mail indicating your interests.
Djembe TUNING Workshop - FREE!
Saturday, January 7, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Intro. to Hand-Drumming
Saturday, January 7, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Community Drumming Workshop
Saturday, January 28, 10:30am-12:30pm
Afro-Cuban Rumba Columbia
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Grooversity: Beats of BRAZIL!
Saturday, February 4, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Chekere: Fundamentals and Flow
Saturday, March 3, 1:00 - 3:00pm
UDU Technique and Rhythms
Saturday, March 3, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Djembe TUNING Workshop - FREE!
Saturday, January 7, 1:00 - 3:00pm
FREE
Bring in your rope or wrench-tuned djembe and we'll work to get it sounding pitch-perfect! Learn how to "pull" your rope-tuned djembe to tighten the skin and create desired tones and slaps. Djembes with torn or damaged heads or shells welcome - we'll determine how to
repair the drum as efficiently as possible. We'll spend two hours together, working on our djembes, laughing, talking and listening to great music.
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
Intro to Hand-Drumming
Saturday, January 7, 3:00 - 5:00pm
$30/25 advance
Learn the basics: hand and body positioning, how to create proper notes, how to relax and TRUST your internal, natural rhythm. Work with rhythms from Africa, Brazil and the USA in a friendly, supportive and FUN environment. No experience needed. First-timers encouraged! All drums provided, or bring your own. Full-length instructional DVD covering all material available at the workshop.
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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Community Drumming Workshop
Saturday, January 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
$30/25 adv.
Connect through the Beat! Renowned community drummer Mika Scott will lead this inclusive and encouraging session open to all drummers, regardless of playing experience. This drum circle/class will alternate between basic rhythmic instruction and less-structured jamming. Each student is encouraged to find their own balance between challenge and playfulness! All drums provided, or bring your own. Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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Afro-Cuban Rumba Columbia
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 - 3:00pm
$30/25 adv.
Learn one of the most exciting hand-drumming arrangements of all time: Rumba Columbia from Cuba. All students will learn the Rumba Columbia bell line, rumba clave, and all conga rhythms. Open to all levels. All drums provided, or bring your own. Full-length Instructional CD covering all beats available.
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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Grooversity: Beats of BRAZIL!
Saturday, February 4, 3:00 - 5:00pm
$30/25 adv.
Learn funky, fresh beats from Bahia, Brazil. New material from Marcus Santos, Bahian-born percussionist blends samba, afoxe, hip-hop and funk. All instruments provided, or bring you own (surdo, caixa, repinique, timbal/djembe). All levels welcome. Be ready to smile, sweat and JAM some slamming beats from Bahia!
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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Chekere: Fundamentals and Flow
Saturday, March 3, 1:00 - 3:00pm
$30/25 adv.
Diversify your percussion! The chekere (also spelled shekere) is a hollowed-out gourd with beaded skirt which delivers striking bass tones and exciting pulse. Learn basic hand and body technique, as well as versatile rhythms from Cuba, W.Africa and Brazil. Special emphasis on using the body to flow with the chekere. All chekeres provided, or bring your own. Note: Chekeres used in workshop also available for sale! Total Rhythm Studio
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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UDU Technique and Rhythms
Saturday, March 3, 3:00 - 5:00pm
$30/25 adv.
The Udu ("ooh-doo") is a warm, enchanting claypot drum from Nigeria. Join us as we learn basic Udu technique, how to create proper tones and notes, how to hold the Udu, and rhythms from Nigeria, the Caribbean and the USA. No prior experience needed! First-timers welcome! Hand-made Udus provided for use/sale. Warning: Udu playing can be addictive!
Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions)
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To Register:
Pay online with credit card via paypal or call or e-mail Robert with your selection(s): 510-967-6135, Robert@TotalRhythm.com
and send check payable to "Total Rhythm" for course fee and mail to Total Rhythm, c/o Robert
Wallace, 3001 Jordan Road, Oakland, CA 94602.
Location:
All classes held at the Total Rhythm Studio, 1705 Webster Street, Suite D, Alameda, CA 94501 (click for directions), unless otherwise noted. Plenty of free street parking. Accessible by public transportation. All drums and percussion instruments provided, or bring your own (any drum).
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