NEW WORKSHOPS IN DECEMBER!

SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. 6TH, following the Saturday Morning Beginner class, there will be a one time special workshop on DISCOVERING the MAGIC & ART OF SOLOING for beginner level players!  Workshop meets from 11:15am-12:15pm. Join us for this Intro to Soloing workshop for Beginners and get some fundamentals under your belt to help you begin to branch out on your own path of creative self- expression in your drumming while honoring and and enhancing the groove of the whole! $17.50 per person.

TUESDAY NIGHT , Dec. 9th, "Discovering the Magic & Art of Soloing" for Beyond Beginner/Intermediate  level students,7pm-8:30pm. Join us for this opportunity to learn some great traditional solo phrases and to explore your own creative expression through soloing. Learn the importance of honoring the integrity of the groove of the whole ensemble while enhancing the beauty and excitement of your unique and individual creative contribution. $20

Beginner’s Introductory Workshop                 

“Celebrating creativity, compassion, communication and connection THROUGH RHYTHM”

at DRUMZ oN KERBEY LANE with Teacher, Sherry Gingras

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 14^th

Special one evening INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNER’S, Monday evening 7-8:30pm at Drumz,  “ DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF HAND DRUMMING” with Sherry Gingras . Join us for an evening of fun learning the basics of hand drumming and and leave with an inkling of what all the excitement is about in all these circle with folks joyfully drumming together! The popularity of hand drumming has spread wildly not only in the U.S. but around the world. Why? Rhythm brings us to the core of who we are as human beings…touching our spirits and awakening us to the creative potential stirring within! Drumming has been used by indigenous cultures for generations to awaken people to their most brilliant selves! We are meant to be rhythmic beings in our rhythmic Universe and expressing ourselves musically through rhythm with others is part of being whole and healthy and strengthening and building community bonds. As we become re-equilibrated through our experience of rhythm, we are also reconnected with Nature and the all the natural rhythms that govern our Universe more deeply and our passion for life is enhanced and re-charged!  Drumming also alters us in very positive and measurable physical ways as it brings us relaxation, reduction of stress, renewed energy and vitality, and a chance to release inhibitions JUST BY HAVING. After this workshop there are many classes in arranged in six week sessions that you are invited to take at DRUMZ if you would like to continue on the drummer’s path! Please see the upcoming schedule below or visit our website at: www.drumzaustin.com  and go to “Learn and Grow” and then to “Classes”.Please call 512-453-9090 to reserve your space for this introductory evening workshop on Monday night, Oct. 14^th. COST: $25 each or bring a friend/loved one and each pay only $20.

Eliot Stone in Amsterdam at a Didgeridoo gallery where he taught.

DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP 

with Eliot Stone

Drumz 3700 Kerby LN, Austin, TX (512) 453-9090 Friday, August 30th, 2013 7-9 PM
$45 per person
This workshop is a didgeridoo intensive course,
which will provide an introduction to and instruction of multiple didgeridoo playing styles. The course will benefit players of all skill levels through one- on-one and group engagement. The instructor-Eliot Stone- is an
ethnomusicologist and musician who has studied didgeridoo for over 8 years, living in Nhulunbuy, Australia with Djalu Gurruwiwi, the Yolngu cultural custodian of the didgeridoo. Eliot is also a master craftsman, and his instruments will be available for use during the course and for sale at the course’s conclusion. For more
information and to register, please contact Sherry Gingras at Drumz, Austin: (512) 453-9090

DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP wih Eliot Stone at Drumz Friday evening, August 30, from 7-9pm! Eliot is just returning from Siberia where he worked with the renown tuvan throat singers. Eliot was hired to work with this group on their marketing! Fascinating! Eliot has studied traditional style didgeridoo with the indigenous people in Australia, the Aborigines, as he has developed a wonderful and effective teaching style to work with all levels of players. Save the date! More details to follow!
"The didgeridoo represents the true spirit of Australia
and if the earth had a voice it would be the sound of the didgeridoo. 

"Traditionally, an Aborigine would go into nature and listen intensely to animal sounds, not just voices but also the flapping of wings or the thump of feet on the ground. The Aborigine would also listen to the sounds of wind, thunder, trees creaking, and water running. The essences of all these sounds were played with as much accuracy as possible within the droning sound of the didjereedoo. For the Aborigine, the observation of nature immediately requires a state of empathy, which leads to an imitative expression.

INTRODUCTORY HAND DRUMMING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS at DRUMZ this Fall! We will have another "Discovering the Magic of Hand Drumming" workshop on Saturday evening, October 12th, 2013 from 7-8:30pm.

                   Just starting out but not ready or able to commit to a series of classes? Took one series but haven't touched a drum since? Still just thinking about starting out but you've always known there was a drummer inside? Been drumming a while on your own but just know you need more of a vocabulary with which to speak? This special Friday evening introductory workshop may be just for you! If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!  This is an ideal beginner's workshop and will enable you to learn about the fundamentals of hand drumming, learn a fun West African-style rhythm pattern and song, and get to do an improvisational, in-the-moment closing rhythm as well! This could help you decide whether or not you would want to go further into the exploration of hand drumming or maybe take one of Sherry's six weeks hand drum sessions! If you have always wanted to join in with percussion at drum circles or parties but felt hesitant for lack of understanding and knowledge about the instruments and the hand technique, this is a perfect workshop to attend and get your feet wet in a safe, supportive, and fun instructional circle! WE ALL HAVE RHYTHM! Come meet some other beginner drummers and learn about rhythm, hand technique, drum circle etiquette and how to select a good quality hand drum perfect for you! DRUMS ARE PROVIDED! Please call to register in advance at 453-9090. MC/VISA accepted,or come by Drumz at 3700 1/2 Kerbey Lane and find out more(next door to the original Kerbey Lane Café). COST: $25 each or bring a friend and only pay $20 each!

 ALL LEVEL DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP WITH OMID LARIDJANI AT DRUMZ!

"The didgeridoo represents the true spirit of Australia
and if the earth had a voice it would be the sound of the didgeridoo. 

"Traditionally, an Aborigine would go into nature and listen intensely to animal sounds, not just voices but also the flapping of wings or the thump of feet on the ground. The Aborigine would also listen to the sounds of wind, thunder, trees creaking, and water running. The essences of all these sounds were played with as much accuracy as possible within the droning sound of the didjereedoo. For the Aborigine, the observation of nature immediately requires a state of empathy, which leads to an imitative expression.

 OMID LARIDJANI EMBODIES THIS SPIRIT AND HE TRULY WALKS HIS TALK. HE TEACHES WITH PASSION AND JOY FROM HIS HEART ABOUT THIS AMAZING INSTRUMENT AND IT'S HISTORY AND TRADITIONS. OMID HAS STUDIED IN DEPTH IN AUSTRALIA WITH VARIOUS ABORIGINAL TEACHERS AND IS A VERY ACCOMPLISHED PLAYER WITH A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRADITIONS AND TEACHINGS BEHIND THIS INSTRUMENT.  HE ALWAYS SHARES WITH HIS STUDENTS GENEROUSLY AND WITH GREAT CARING AND EXCITEMENT AND THE CLASSES TAKE EVERYONE TO ANOTHER LEVEL WITH THIS INSTRUMENTS. DIDGES ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT YET HAVE THEIR OWN. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. PLEASE CALL DRUMZ AT 512-453-9090 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL: SDRUMZ@AUSTIN.RR.COM. workshop is Monday night, July 22nd, 2013 from 7pm-9pm! Must call or email to register first! THANK-YOU!
 

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES AT DRUMZ

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES AT DRUMZ!

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ONE( OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING HAND DRUM WORKSHOPS AT DRUMZ IN JULY, 2012

JULY 18TH, WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM  7-9PM

BEYOND BEGINNER "MOVIN' ON DOWN THE PATH" AN EVENING FOR THOSE DRUMMER WHO HAVE BEEN IN CLASSES FOR WHILE AND ARE READY TO MOVE ON TO MORE COMPLEX RHYTHMS! For those students already in Beyond Beginner level classes or those of you who have taken a number of beginner classes and feel a need for more challenge and just want to try out a Beyond Beginner level experience!COST:$30

JULY 20TH, FRIDAY EVENING, FROM 7:30PM-9PM

THIS IS THE BEGINNER'S "DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF HAND DRUMMING" WORKSHOP. FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE NOVICES AND NEWLY ON THE DRUMMERS PATH AS WELL AS THOSE FOLKS WHO HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DRUM AND ARE FINALLY READY TO TAKE THE LEAP! NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY FOR THIS WORKSHOP AND DRUMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT YET HAVE YOUR OWN!COST: $25 OR $20 EACH FOR TWO IF YOU BRING A FRIEND!

JULY 21st, Saturday morning from 10:30am-noon, there will be An INTRODUCTORY DJUNDUN WORKSHOP for those of you ready to give the big bass drums a whirl! These drums are played with sticks and are incredibly FUN! Do join us and give it a try! STICKS AND DJUNDUNS ARE PROVIDED FOR THIS CLASS!

COST:$25 each or $20 each if you bring a friend with you!

FALL 2012 CLASSES BEGIN WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 22,2012! Visit the website at:

www.drumzaustin.com

WEST AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOPS WITH MOUSSA DIABATE from Guinea, West Africa will be teaching an All-LEVEL HAND DRUMMING WORKSHOP  SATURDAY, June 23rd, 2012   at 1:15pm at the Alma de Mujer  Firast Annual Summer Solstice Celebration followed by a WEST AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Please join us! Solstice Celebration is from 1pm-10:30pm and is $30 for the whole afternoon and evening!  If you come just for the classes they would be $15 each so you will have paid for the whole event either way...might just plan to come for more of the wonderful events planned for the day, including a pot luck dinner, Omid's "Creative Instincts" presentation with didgeridoo, flute and more, The ELM DANCE ( a community circle dance ) , and ending with a big Community Drum Circle at 8:30pm AND MORE!!! You can even spend the night at ALma de Mujer in one of the cabins and have a COntinental Breakfast for only $50 per person. REGISTER WITH SHERRY AT DRUMZ at 512-453-9090 or email her at : sdrumz@austin.rr.com.
 **PLEASE VISIT OUR "HAPPENING" PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION AT ALMA DE MUJER AND THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION/RECONNECTING WITH EARTH CELEBRATION AT ALMA DE MUJER on June 23rd, 2012 Info is on our HAPPENING page ! Please scroll over the pictures on Learn and Grow for the Happening Page! THANKS!