Workshops and Classes African Drumming Level One - learn the basic tones and rhythmic concepts for the djembe, conga, and ashiko style drums. Learn the concept of multi part rhythms.This is offered as a one time workshop or a 4-6 week class. Level Two: African Rhythms - Continue learning multi part rhythms. Learn to play the rhythms at a faster tempo. Introduces traditional rhythmic concepts such as basic polyrhythm concepts. Level Three - Delves further into polyrhythm concepts. Drum Circle Grooves Similar to level one above in that the basic tones and rhythmic concepts are introduced. The difference is that this workshop focuses on teaching people how to find and keep a groove in community drum circle situations. This is material from Dennis' upcoming book titled Drum Circle Grooves Intro to Middle Eastern Drumming Learn to play frame drums and doumbek. Basic tones and rhythmic concepts introduced. Offered as a one time workshop or a 4-6 week class. Middle Eastern dance rhythms Learn the most popular Middle Eastern dance rhythms including Baladi, Masmoudi, Chiftitelli, Maqsum, Bolero and more. Offered as a one time workshop or a 4-6 week class. Intro to Odd time signatures This is an introduction to playing in odd time signatures. Common odd time signatures such as rhythms in five, seven, and nine will be taught. This is offered as a one time workshop or a 2-4 week class. Rhythm is Life Wellness Program Utilizes the Health Rhythms protocol. This protocol merges drumming, guided meditation, and wellness exercises into a program that has been proven to increase disease fighting cells and reduce stress. For more information on the Rhythm is Life program - click here Return to Rhythmspirit main page - click here |