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

1325 Portland Ave.,Albany CA 94706

05 June, 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 Outdoors in person, socially distanced masked! This class runs 8 Saturdays from May 29-July 24 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