Hi, folks! Just please know that I most highly recommend Mike as a wonderful teacher and an amazingly creative, experienced and stellar musician! You will LOVE the personal creative expansion that will take place as you deepen and broaden your experience of percussion and rhythmic expression through these new tools ( or the new use of your old tools!) Let me know if you want me to put your name on the list!
Peace and gratitude,
Sherry



RHYTHM MAKERS TAKE HEART.....

and please join multi-percussionist extraordinaire, MIKE MEADOWS, at DRUMZ , 3700 ½ Kerbey Lane , for a series of four all-level workshops taking place from 7pm-9pm four Monday nights in February starting on Feb.6th through Feb. 27,2012!
Each workshop will have it’s own percussive focus and Mike will share the knowledge and insight, skills and magic he has studied, developed, and perfected over the course of his lifetime! Don't miss this opportunity to expand and evolve as a rhythmic being as you learn from someone who has become a master of his art! Come for one or come for all! Please register in advance by emailing Sherry at: sdrumz@austin.rr.com or call Drumz at 512-453-9090. Workshops are $30 each for two hours of invaluable instruction and hands-on experience!

Monday Feb. 6 …Shekere/Shaker/Tambourine

This workshop will focus on both traditional and modern techniques that can be applied to any shaker and tambourine. Some of the shakers covered will include: shekere, caxixi,televi,egg shakers,and cylindrical shakers. You will also learn how to combine some of these shakers with each other to create grooves to support other musicians. There will be an overview of different styles of tambourines, from the half moon tambourine to pandeiro and kanjira! Learn how to spice up your tambourine playing and even use them with your feet! We will then combine the shakers and tambourines together to give you some unique tools that can be applied to any musical situation!

Monday Feb. 13…. The Cajon

This workshop covers both traditional and innovative techniques for Cajon. You will learn about the evolution of this instrument and a variety of applications. Techniques covered will include brush techniques,heel toe, slaps, pitch bends & muting with the heel, and even reverse bass drum pedal technique. Learn to create your own grooves and improve your timing with some of the concepts that will be covered in this workshop!

Monday Feb. 20th ….Frame Drum techniques & vocalization

We will cover the oft dreaded "split finger technique", how to develop it and it's application on a wide range of instruments. We'll also cover vocalizations that will improve your sense of time and give you more confidence with odd time signatures. These vocalization concepts will improve your playing and understanding of rhythm no matter what instrument you play!

Monday Feb. 27 Supporting an acoustic band/artist with a hand percussion setup.

Learn how to use your current instruments and techniques in unique ways to support any musical group or artist. Whatever instruments participants bring, we'll explore a variety of techniques to utilize them in a modern context! Learn how to build unique grooves with your djembe ( or other hand drum) by adding shakers and brushes into the mix! this workshop will help you unlock your own creativity and come up with your own style and set up as a drummer/percussionist!

COST: $30 per two hour workshop.Visit drumzaustin.com for details. Call 512-453-9090 to register or for more information or email: sdrumz@austin.rr.com



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