CLASS DETAILS
General Class Description Schedule, Location, and Fees
Universal Drumming is a universal style of tribal drumming. This means that the class focuses on those aspects of drumming that are universal to most any drum or drumming tradition that utilizes hand drumming. African drumming and Middle-Eastern drumming are examples of such traditions and the class covers aspects of both (many play on djembes and doumbeks). However, students are not bound to any specific tradition and learn how to create their own rhythms as well. The goal of the class is to teach people to play any hand drum with confidence and flare in any situation (drum circle, on stage, alone, etc.). Most of all, the goal is to get people to truly ENJOY the art of drumming! Feel free to ask email Alex or call 323-356-6435 for more information.
Class Description: This class is geared towards those who have little or no prior drumming experience, but also accommodates intermediate players. We cover basics such as: holding and striking a drum properly, basic coordination drills, easy rhythms, and playing as a group. Drums are available to use if you do not own one. Everyone who takes the 4-week beginner course is able to play the drum when they finish! Those with prior experience will be given more challenging rhythms and playing techniques. Every session features new rhythms and excercises! Click here to enroll!
Schedule: Classes are held every
Wednesday night, with a new session beginning on the first Wednesday of
every month and ending on the last Wednesday of the month. The next session
runs from Aug 6-27, 2008.
Class Time: 7:30pm-8:45pm (every Wed. night)
Extra drums provided courtesy of REMO (click for website)
Location: Remo Recreational Music Center 7308 Coldwater
Canyon in North Hollywood (just North of Sherman Way) - parking in rear.
Note: Please enroll online or call Alex at
323-356-6435 prior to attending.
Registration Fee: The complete 4-week class session
is $50 and is paid in full on the first day on the session (students are responsible
for their own attendance throughout the course). Partial sessions must be
arranged ahead of time and drop-in attendence is allowed at $15/class, space
permitting. (If the class is full, priority is given to those who purchased
the session.) Please contact Alex via email
or phone at 323-356-6435 to RSVP. I look forward to hearing from you!
** For information on the DOUMBEK CLASS,
click here!
