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!