Free Your Voice while Drumming 8 wk Outdoors in person class w/ Amber Field

1325 Portland Ave.,Albany CA 94706

15 May, 2021

Description

6 rhythms + 6 songs = Full Joy! Learn to drum and sing at the same time in this playful total brain workout. Free Your Voice while Drumming in person, socially distanced masked! This class runs 8 Saturdays from May 15-July 10 with June 26 off, 10-1130am Pacific Time. OK to join a week or two late. We will be outside 6 feet apart, masked, at Memorial Park in Albany. Amaze yourself and free your singer & drummer. Get expressive on your drum (djembe, doumbek, cajon, and conga recommended but pots, pans, and buckets welcome if you don't have access to a drum), rock out, and sing! All levels welcome including total beginners (yes, it's possible to sing & drum together in session 1!) You will be amazed at what you can accomplish in 90 minutes! We will also learn polyrhythms from West Africa. 1/3 of the class will be singing and drumming, 1/3 playing West African polyrhythms, and 1/3 jamming/drum circle improv. In 8 fun weeks, we will cover: --fundamental drum strokes--bass, tone, slap, pop, and touch --good drumming technique --healthy vocal technique (breath support, releasing throat tension, using your mask for projection, resonance) --world rhythms from Mali, Guinea, Egypt, Morocco, Brazil, Cuba & more --funk, rock, blues & hip hop rhythms & songs --trance rhythms (opening and closing rhythms) from North Africa --improvisation --drum circles, grooving, jamming and play! This workshop is for all people: total beginners, those with trauma around their voices, the rhythmically challenged, and experienced singers and drummers. Everyone will benefit. Testimonials: “Amber’s class – Free Your Voice while Drumming – was outstanding. Amber is a superb teacher who makes learning drum polyrhythms accessible and fun. Amber sets up the songs and rhythms with varying levels of challenge, and always encourages us with heart and a smile. It’s more than just the rhythms – it’s really a magical experience that has liberated new possibilities in my music and my being.” Lisa F “They break down rhythm in a way that makes it incredibly tangible for a total beginner to percussion. And then they teach you to integrate your voice while drumming! An awesome teacher.” –Jai S “I recommend this class! Amber created a supportive space for learning, stretching, listening, and curiosity. I appreciate how you’re able to create a community while at the same time encourage the individual within it.”–Lucy A For other reviews:http://www.yelp.com/ biz/amber-field-music-san- francisco https://amberfieldmusic.com