Creative Communities Drumming worshops at the Artworks Theatre Feb-march 09

As we are coming to the end of this Six week project, it's been a great success. Each week the numbers have been steadily rising from 14 in the first week, to 24 people by week 4 (Word of mouth is a wonderful thing). Next Saturday 14th March is the last session, but I would hope to be back next year with a project that links drumming with dance.

The next stage is to finally put together a percussion performance group in time for all the Waiheke/Auckland Festivals next year.

Thanks to everyone who gave up there Saturday mornings to join in the fun.

Cheers

Drum-Circle Jam at the Artworks

CALLING ALL PERCUSSION ENTHUSIASTS

Join the drum circle jam

Whether your a player, or just fancy having a bash at percussion, come down to the Artworks Theatre for a drumming jam session.

WHEN: Saturday mornings 10.30am - 11.30am, 7th Feb till 14th March. Free entry, drums provided or BYO.

'It's time to dust off those Bongos on ya book shelf and get jammin'

PRODUCT CHECK

BONGO BAG

This is a must for the percussion player on the move. This is a great way to both store and transport your drums. Padded bag to suit twin Bongo sets. With adjustable carry strap and a carry handle, this bag makes it easy to transport your bongos safely. Also a zippered outer pocket. Dimensions: 450mm x 250mm x 250mm. So visithttp://lenkermusic.info/product/754/

I've bought heaps of drums from Lenkermusic and have been really impressed at the quality of the drums at such an affordable price.

Bongo Drumming
Tutor – Darren Bowyer-Warner
Following on from last years 'Introduction to Djembe drumming', this One-hour 4 week course looks at teaching the basics for playing the Bongo drums, and will serve as an introduction into a range of rhythms from Cuba, through to Trinidad. (Drums provided)
Saturdays 12.45pm to 1.45pm for 4 weeks
Term 4: 8th to 29th November
Cost $60

Drumming packages with Inner-groove Percussion

1-on-1 percussion lessons - Come along and learn the basic techniques of hand drumming for either the Djembe, Bongo's or Conga drums. Sessions are 1 hour.

Taster sessions - If you fancy having a dabble with percussion, then why not try a taster session with the Djembe, Bongo's and Conga drums. Sessions are 20 mins.

Corporate team challenge - As a whole group, you will work together to learn a range of funky drum rhythms. Then, splitting off into smaller teams, each group will have 20 mins to create their own exciting drum rhythm. All teams will then perform and share their groups creations for everyone to jam along to. Sessions are 90 mins.

Corporate team builder - For 1 hour, prepare to be inspired by the art of the drum-circle. The main goal here is to experience as a whole group, the thrill of finding the rhythm, joining in with the groove, and making music together. It's a team thing!

At Charlie Farley's with Al Reeve

Check out singer/guitarist Al Reeve playing on friday nights down at Charlie farley's with percussion accompaniment from yours truly.

Intro to Djembe Drumming DVD

If your interested in learning to play the Djembe drum, there are lots of very good instructional books and DVDs out their that you can buy from most good stores such as http://www.rockshop.co.nz/ or http://www.musicworks.co.nz/ This DVD 'Have Fun Playing Djembe' I picked up from the Rockshop and covers all the basics for learning the Djembe such as developing good hand technique, through to learning and jamming along to authentic drumming rhythms.