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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
To register for Workshops
Location of Workshops
On-going Drumming Classes
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
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
Zza'a Wine Bar
550 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA
FREE!
Introduction to Hand Drumming
Join me for 2 exciting workshops: Intro. to Hand Drums will
help you get started or further your development:- Learn Hand drumming
Basics: technique, posture, creating proper tones.
Learn rhythms from Africa, Jamaica and Cuba.
- 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
Pay online with credit card via paypal™
Feel the Funk Workshop July 13, 4-5:30pm
Pay online with credit card via paypal™
Both Workshops July 13, 2:30-5:30pm
Pay online with credit card via paypal™
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.
Pay online with credit card via paypal™
"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:
Cachimbo@PacificCoastPercussion.com
714-615-7010
Sun. July 20, 2-4:00pm
9211 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
$30/25 adv.
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.
Pay online with credit card via paypal™
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
Full details: CalBrazilcamp.com
To Register:
Pay online with credit card via paypal or call or e-mail Robert with your selection(s): 510-482-8005, 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, 3001 Jordan Road, Oakland 94602, CA 94602 (near Mills College), unless otherwise noted. Plenty of free street parking. Accessible by public transportation. (Fruitvale BART station.) All drums and percussion instruments provided, or bring your own (any drum).
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