Beginniner's Discovering the Magic Workshop Spring 2007 !
CREATE! EXPRESS! COMMUNICATE! CONNECT!
Sunday afternoon from 4pm-6pm on Feb. 25th, at DRUMZ, 3700 Kerbey Lane, we will have a hand drumming workshop for those folks just embarking on the "Drummer's Path", as well as those novices already on the path but with a limited amount of experience or class time under their belts! If you have curiosity about this "drum thing" spreading like wildfire around the country (and the world!)and want to learn a little more about what's happenin', or if you have always found yourself thumping out rhythm on everything within your reach, or if you have always known their was a musician hidden somewhere inside you who has just never been encouraged to show up and be counted, THIS is the workshop for you! Hand drumming is a very economical, accessible,and joyful path to the discovery and unfolding of your creative potential, increased energy, vitality,and overall health, balance, passion,relaxation, de-stressing,and self-discovery! Just to name a few! Learn to make music together in a community of supportive and compassionate people and feel your spirit soar!If you have a heartbeat, you HAVE rhythm! Rhythm is a part of our human core and though it may not have been nurtured in your life, it never abandons you and it is ALWAYS there for re-awakening! Drumming is a very powerful and positive way to connect to our own hearts and spirits while connecting and honoring the hearts of all those in our circle and in our world! Come learn the language and vocabulary of the drum, hand technique and some fun exercises to develop it, a West African rhythm and song, as well as our own spontaneous in-the-moment music piece we create together!Enjoy the FUN of learning the fundamentals of hand drumming with teacher, Sherry Gingras,at DRUMZ! Drums will be provided or bring your own. COST:$30. MC/VISA Accepted. Please register in advance by calling 453-9090 or email Sherry at :sdrumz@austin.rr.com.

Beginner's Discovering the Magic Summer I

July 23rd from 4-6pm at DRUMZ, 3700 Kerbey Lane. This will be a two hour introductory workshop for those folks who are curious about this amazing " drum thing" happenin' all over the world and just embarking on the drummer's path and those novices who want to strengthen and expand their foundation! No previous musical experience necessary! Bring your dancing hands and an open heart and come learn the basics of hand drumming, including how to choose a drum, tuning a hand drum, drum circvle ettiquette, improvisation, and a West African traditional rhythm and song and all the parts ( bell, shekere,djembe and djundun!) These classes are really a FUN way to learn the fun-damentals of hand drumming, Austin-style! Cost: $20.
Please call Sherry at 453-9090 to register or email her at :sdrumz@austin.rr.com. MC/VISA accepted. Please call soon to reserve your space as these Intro workshops generally fill up. DRUMS ARE PROVIDED OR BRING YOUR OWN!