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February 23, 2020
TOPANGA CA
10:45 am – 5:00pm
Discover an ancient, healing drum tradition of frame drumming!
★ Take a retreat away from the routine of daily life
★ Delve deeply into the meditative medicine of drumming.
★ Replenish your rhythmic soul
★ Re-connect to your passion and purpose
Learn a holistic approach to learning how to lay the frame drum, which includes exquisite technique, world rhythms and much more…
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Rhythmic Investment:
Includes Full Day Immersion & Organic Catered Lunch
Only $118
*You will receive an email confirmation after you sign up!
What We Will Explore…
★ TRADITION & TECHNIQUE:
- Focus on Middle Eastern Finger Techniques that are adaptable to all types of hand drums
- Learn how to play in all three playing styles (ie, lap, upright and freehand).
- Learn how to drum with confidence, creativity, and exquisite technique!
- Discover how to play commonly used Middle Eastern Rhythms (great rhythms for drum circles, parties, bellydancers).
★ WORLD GROOVES:
- Discover how to play commonly used Middle Eastern Rhythms (great rhythms for drum circles, parties, bellydancers).
- Learn traditional rhythms from Ewe (West African) drumming traditions on the frame drum (so fun!)
★ SKILLS & FOUNDATION:
- Learn Essential Drumming 101 Skills.
- Begin a relationship with your metronome!
- How to commit to a practice routine that produces results!
- Learn how to improvise easily in ANY meters.
★EXPLORE THE DRUM:
- Explore the magic of your voice through chanting & drumming!
- Gain confidence in composing your own rhythm songs
- Learn how to read, notate and write rhythms
- Group Drumming Assignments
★ DRUM IN COMMUNITY:
- Drum with other like-minded Rhythm-seekers
- Meet friends that you can continue to practice with (or perhaps form a group!)
★ CATERED ORGANIC LUNCH!
- There’s nothing like sharing a meal together to get to know people!
- Enjoy a delicious home-cooked organic lunch prepared by Chef Elise!
Rhythmic Investment:
Includes Full Day Immersion & Organic Catered Lunch
Only $118
*You will receive an email confirmation after you sign up!
What will I gain from this Immersion?
AFTER THIS IMMERSION, YOU WILL:
- Be proficient in Basic Frame Drum Techniques
- Able to play Rhythms from around the world!
- Learn the basics to improvising! Yes!
- Gain inspiration to continue a drum practice. This is essential!
- Meet like-minded Drum Enthusiasts!
OPEN TO BOTH BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS
- The immersion is open to all levels- Beginners highly encouraged!
- Intermediate Level students also encouraged to attend
- Marla structures the workshop to be informative, inspiring and fun for all levels.
- Beginners will be inspired, and experienced players will expand on their existing knowledge.
Open to ALL Levels. Beginners Encouraged.
DRUMS NOT PROVIDED!
Tentative Schedule
10:45 -11:00 am – Welcome Circle & Stretching
11:00 -12:30 – Drum Class 1
12:30 -1:30 – Delicious Organic Lunch by Chef Elise
1:30 – 2:30 – Drum Class 2
2:45 — 3:45 – Drum Class 3
4:00 -5:00 -Closing Drum Ceremony & Concert
Special Organic Lunch Provided!
Happy Students enjoying their organic lunch at Topanga Immersion, 2019
Registration Details
DATE:
- Sunday, February 23, 2020
- 10:45 am – 5:00pm
LOCATION:
- Private Home in Topanga, CA (address given upon registration)
DRUMS ARE PROVIDED – YOUR DRUMS ARE WELCOME TOO!
Your Rhythmic Investment!
Rhythmic Investment:
Includes Full Day Immersion & Organic Catered Lunch
Only $118
*You will receive an email confirmation after you sign up!
Why Drum?
Drumming is a valuable treatment for stress, chronic pain, addictions, mental illness, emotional disorders and a wide range of physical disabilities.
The benefits include relaxation, healing, more energy, greater mental clarity,
enhanced creativity and deeper self-awareness.
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5 Reason’s Drumming is not just a HIPPY thing!
