Hey all-

There's an awesome series of drumming/music workshops coming up in DC that I wanted to share with you all. I'll be there and I hope you can make it out too!

Jalsah DC Weekend
www.jalsah.org/sites/Jals...cations/DC/

!!!more people have to sign up for drum class to make sure it does not get canceled!!!

Friday January 25th 2008 - Evening show with live music and dancing.
Saturday January 26th 2008 - Workshops all day and JALSAH at night.

BABY BEGINNER DOUMBEK WORKSHOP
Taught by: Carmine
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Cost: $20
In this workshop, you will learn the proper hand/finger techniques to produce clean beautiful sounds from your doumbek. You will learn how to play several traditional Middle Eastern rhythms as well as how to switch between them. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced drummers who want to brush up or clean up their technique.

D&D DRUMMERS AND DANCERS
Taught by: Carmine and Samira Shuruk
1:45pm to 3:15pm - Cost: $30
This class for both drummers and dancers will teach the basic mechanics and structures of drum solos: The rhythms to choose and how to dance to them, smooth transitions and how to anticipate them, the “rule of 4” and why it’s important for both drummers AND dancers, typical doumbek “riffs," and ways to interpret the sounds on our bodies. This is a multi level class. There will be practice of basic rhythms and transitions, along with practice of basic moves and travel steps. There will also sections providing more challenge such as doumbek rock-star riffs and multiple shimmies, layers and accents.

MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AND RHYTHMS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
3:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Cost: $15
Melissa’s workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory.

The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument.