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DAY OF THE AUTUMN DRUMNS

LIVE. LOVE. DRUM

Next Workshop series begins in March

Please Join us for this very special World Percussion Intensive,
where we will explore:

MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING:

* Learn basic and advanced playing strokes for the Frame Drum
 in “upright” and “lap” styles.

  • Learn traditional Middle Eastern Rhythms (from Greece, Turkey, Persia)


INDIAN DRUMMING:

*Learn basic Tabla (Indian Drum) strokes and talas (time cycles)

*Explore South Indian rhythmic exercises for the voice (“Solkattu”)
 

AFRICAN DRUMMING:

* Learn traditional rhythms from Morocco and Ghana.

* Learn traditional West African Ghanaian dances to live drumming music.
 

DRUMMING ESSENTIALS:

* How to be a solid, confident and creative drummer.

*How to understand easy to complex rhythms.

*How to compose your OWN Rhythms!

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No Drumming experience ~ Drums Provided ~ Instructional Handouts Included.

 

Do you want a drumming workshop in your area?
Marla is available to teach a workshop in your area (only need 7 people to make a class happen)!!
Please email Marla for more info

 

Happy Drumming Students at their "recital", 2008 

PLUS ++

Injoy Marla's Homeade Organic Raw Cocoa Treats available at each workshop.
 (value $8)

WATCH VIDEOS FROM PAST WORKSHOPS:


Workshop in Rochester NY

Workshop in Topanga, CA ,

DETAILS:



DATES:
March 21, 28, April 4, 11
Private Home in Venice CA


INVESTMENT :
Early Bird Discount!
OpOnly $115
IF REGISTRAR BEFORE March 15

Regular Registration:
$139 thereafter

 SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
Bring a friend and each save $5 (discount given back at first class)

RETURNING STUDENTS RECEIVE $15 off registration fee

Once registered, please email Marla to let her know what class you will be attending, thank you!
 

 

Mark your calendars :
Next workshop series: WED NIGHTS:
May 16, 26, June 2

There are no refunds given 24 hours to class date, unless emergency situation.



SIGN UP TODAY!

SPACE IS  VERY LIMITED
 


EARLY BIRD
Only $115

REGULAR REGISTRATION  (After March 15)

 $139

 

Blissed out drummer lady!!

What others say about Marla's Drumming Workshops:

"I am so grateful to Marla for bringing frame drumming into my life...and for making it so easy to learn! She's a bright and passionate soul, whose enthusiasm for the instrument is infectious. Not only is she an amazing drummer, but she's a fantastic teacher, with an intuitive sense of how much to challenge each individual student, she downloads her knowledge with the ease of a master. And she makes it a total blast". -Cara Haycak

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"A gifted musician who brings the sacred into her music, Marla inspires with her endless searching for perfection through the mystical frame drum.  As an added bonus, she is a dedicated and methodical teacher who is able to tune into the unique needs of her students - a real gift."   -Ana Flore

"Thank you for opening the doors of drumming.
I have always wanted to learn and the way you presented it to me was so clear, easy to understand. You made difficult rhythms seem so easy"
-Daphna Cooling

"Marla led the drumming workshop with such knowledge and enthusiasm that I was totally drawn into the experience. I like artists that have a true passion for what they do and that can convey their own excitement as well as a deep knowledge of their art.”
-Kim James—Yoga Instructor

 



Workshops have been taught at:

  • Esalen Center, Big Sur, CA
  • Pilates Studio City Summer Bizarre, Los Angeles, CA
  • California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA
  • Topanga Elementary School, Topanga, CA
  • Center for Spiritual Studies, Topanga, CA
  • Foundations, Venice, CA
  • Dance Studio, Topanga, CA
  • Yoga Yoga, Valencia  CA
  • Yoga Desa, CA
  • Various Yoga Retreats, Ojai, Zaca Lake, Hawaii, Mexico and Joshua Tree, CA
  • Springs Retreat Center, Australia
  • Lightning in a Bottle Festival, Santa Barbara, CA
  • Private Homes : Maui, San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles
 

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