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All workshops taught by Robert Wallace, unless otherwise noted. Click here to see Robert's bio and background.
Total Rhythm™ Workshops

Caxixi DVD Release and World Rhythms DANCE PARTY!
Introduction to Hand Drumming
Feel the Funk Rhythms
"An Afternoon of Samba" in Los Angeles
Udu Rhythms Workshop
Pandeiro & Caxixi Workshops in Boston, MA
California/Brazil Music Camp in Cazadero, CA


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Robert's Teaching Philosophy
The Relevance of Rhythm: Why Drum?



Total Rhythm™ Workshops By Date

July 12, 2008
Caxixi DVD Release and World Rhythms DANCE PARTY!, 8pm - 12:30am

July 13, 2008
Introduction to Hand Drumming, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Feel the Funk Rhythms, 4:00 - 5:30pm

July 20, 2008
"An Afternoon of Samba" in Los Angeles, 2:00 - 4:00pm

August 2, 2008
Udu Rhythms Workshop, 2:00 - 4:00pm

August 16, 2008
Pandeiro & Caxixi Workshops in Boston, MA

Sarting August 17, 2008
California/Brazil Music Camp in Cazadero, CA



Total Rhythm! Caxixi DVD Release and World Rhythms DANCE PARTY!

Caxixi ("Cah-she-she") are versatile Brazilian percussion instruments that are fun and easy to play. Please join me for the release of the World's First Caxixi Instructional DVD! I'll have 30 pairs of Caxixi for you to play (9pm sharp!), followed by a get-sweaty dance party with world rhythms DJ Spincycle spinning soca, samba, funk, soukous and more. FREE!

Sat. July 12, 8pm - 12:30am

550 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA
FREE!






Total Rhythm! Introduction to Hand Drumming

Join me for 2 exciting workshops: Intro. to Hand Drums will help you get started or further your development:

  1. Learn Hand drumming Basics: technique, posture, creating proper tones. Learn rhythms from Africa, Jamaica and Cuba.
  2. Feel the Funk: In this second workshop, you will learn contemporary funk and hip-hop rhythms for djembe and/or congas.
No prior exp. needed. All drums provided.

Sun. July 13
Introduction to Hand Drumming: 2:30-4pm
Feel the Funk: 4-5:30pm

Total Rhythm Studio
3001 Jordan Road, Oakland 94602
$30/25 advanced
Both for $40 advanced

Introduction to Hand Drumming Workshop July 13, 2:30-4pm
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Feel the Funk Workshop July 13, 4-5:30pm
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Both Workshops July 13, 2:30-5:30pm
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Total Rhythm! Funk / Hip-Hop Rhythms for Djembes & Congas

You love the music, now learn to play the beats! Contemporary funk and hip-hop rhythms broken down and taught SLOWLY to catch all phrasings and nuances. Learn "hand over hand" drumming technique and how to really FEEL these beats and express them in your unique style. No prior experience needed. All drums provided, or bring your own. Feel the funk!

Sun. July 13, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Total Rhythm Studio
3001 Jordan Road, Oakland 94602
$30/25 adv.


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Total Rhythm! "An Afternoon of Samba" in Los Angeles

Spend an afternoon with me and the beautiful rhythms of Brazil in warm LA. We'll cover pandeiro and caxixi technique, Pagode ("pah-go-jee") and Samba de Roda rhythms for congas. Fusion jam afterwards! BBQ included. Contact Stan Corpus for more info. and to register:
714-615-7010

Sun. July 20, 2-4:00pm
9211 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
$30/25 adv.






Total Rhythm! Udu Rhythms Workshop

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 how to play 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!

Saturday, August 2, 2-4:00pm
Total Rhythm Studio
3001 Jordan Road, Oakland 94602
$30/25 adv.


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Total Rhythm! Pandeiro & Caxixi Workshops in Boston, MA

Learn basic Pandeiro ("Pan-dare-oh") technique: hand and body positioning, pandeiro care and tuning, basic notes and rolls, rhythms from Brazil and beyond: Samba, Baiao, Funk. Caxixi ("Cah-she-she") workshop will cover everything needed to play Caxixi with grace and style: hand and body technique, how to MOVE with the Caxixi, rhythms from Africa, Brazil and the USA. Full-length Instructional DVDs available for both instruments!

Saturday August 16, 11-12:30pm
Boston, MA
Time and location to be determined






California/Brazil Music Camp in Cazadero, CA

Go to Brazil without going to Brazil! In this week-long immersion Camp, take your pick of expert instruction in Brazilian guitar, mandolin, cavaquinho, pandeiro, voice, samba dance, orixa dance, drumset, pagode, maracatu and more!!! This is an absolutely incredible program for the dedicated Brazil Nuts. I am teaching in Week 1.

Week 1: Aug. 17- 23
Week 2: Aug. 24 - 30
Cazadero, CA
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