Hello Friends:
Happy Holidays. Let me wish you and your loved ones a blessed, happy and healthy holiday season. In this issue, you'll learn about Moko Jumbies, we'll talk about stocking stuffers, and you can answer the title question yourself!
I'm including a lot of GIFT IDEAS, ranging in price from $10 to $525, for the drummers in your life (including you!). All the CDs and DVDs are self-produced. All the instruments that I sell (pandieros, caxixis, djembes) are made of 100% natural materials; hand-crafted by local folks in either Brazil or Ghana. They are top-quaility products and, of equal importance, I can guarantee that the money spent is going into the pockets of the artists who create. This makes me feel good and I believe the patience and care shown in producing the instruments comes out in their sound. They are awesome!
Also, I've finalized my teaching schedule for Winter, 2008 Percussion Classes in Oakland!
For those of you who inquired (late) about Fall, 2007 classes, this is your chance to pick the class you want for next quarter!
I also have info. about our exciting trip to Trinidad in Summer, 2008, as well as a community benefit for my friend and African Dance teacher Kim Agnew, who injured her knee earlier this year.
As always, give me a call if you have any comments or questions: 510-482-8005, or email me at Robert@TotalRhythm.com.
In Rhythm,
Robert Wallace,
Total Rhythm
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Give the Gift of RHYTHM this Holiday Season!
Gift Ideas from
$10- $525
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The Moko Jumbie won't fit in a stocking, but some of these can...
Give the gift of RHYTHM this holiday season!
Treat yourself or someone you love to the Power of Rhythm! I have a wide range of products and services that would make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for the aspiring and accomplished drummers in your life.
Covering every price range from $10 to $525 (shipping and handling not included), here are your options:
$10 Crying High CD. Beautiful, Brazilian choro music. Click here to hear a Crying High Sample. $25 "10 Rhythms" Instructional Hand-drumming DVD. In this full length, hands-on DVD, I patiently teach the 10 Most Popular World Rhythms: Samba, Salsa, Funk, Bellydance, Calypso...more. 10 Rhythms DVD Sample$25 Pandeiro Instructional DVD Vol. 1 OR Vol. 2. Get started playing pandeiro! Click Pandeiro DVD Sample. $40 Two-Volume Instructional Pandeiro DVD set. Learn to play Pandeiro with confidence and style. Pandeiro DVD Sample$40 Pair of Handmade Caxixi from Bahia, Brazil. (You'll get two of the smaller caxxix in this photo)  $50 Stylish Pandeiro Bag from Rio (red or black). $60 Beautiful, sturdy, hand-made djembe bag from Mali. $70 One-hour private drumming lesson with me. $130 Lightweight, hand-made, "Zazinho" choro-style pandeiro from Rio. $185 Private Lesson Package #1: Four one-hour private lessons with me. (Regular price= $280.) $220 Beautiful, hand-carved, natural goat-skin djembe from Ghana, West Africa.  $285 10-week Hand Drumming Level 1 Class. Drum Class Details$335 12-week Hand Drumming Level 1-2 "10 Rhythms" Class. Drum Class Details"Just Getting Started - Already Have a Drum" Package:
$175 (If bought separately: $210) 10 Rhythms DVD plus Four One-hour Private Lessons
"Welcome to Drumming" Package: $245 (if bought separately: $305) 10 Rhythms DVD Hand-Carved, Natural Goat Skin Djembe from Ghana Drum Bag from Mali Add: One Private Lesson for $40 (reg. price $70) Add: Four Private Lessons for $185 (reg. price $280) "I Want it All: Bring Me the Beat!" Package: $525 (if bought separately: $640) 10 Rhythms DVD Hand-Carved, Natural Goat Skin Djembe from Ghana Drum Bag from Mali 12-week Hand-Drumming Level 1-2 "10 Rhythms" Course Pandeiro Package:
$150 (If bought separately: $180) 2-Vol. Pandeiro Instructional DVD set 10" Choro-style "Zazihno" Pandeiro hand-made in Rio Add: Pandeiro Bag for $40
TO ORDER: Call me (510-482-8005) or e-mail me (Robert@TotalRhythm.com) with your selection(s). I'll give you the shipping/handling price and you can make payment through PayPal or send me a check via snail mail. Thank you!
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Rhythm/Music Benefit for My Friend Kim Agnew
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My friend Kim Agnew recently suffered a knee injury. Kim is an excellent African dance instructor and performer and this injury is a real challenge for her.
We are throwing a benefit party to help raise money for her knee surgery. Please join us for a tremendous day of rhythm, music, and cummunity-building!
I am leading a FREE drum/rhythm event for kids and adults from 12noon - 1:15pm. All drums provided. Please join me, and stay for the rest of the day. Details below.
** Benefit for Kim **
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Noon-Midnite
EpicArts Center
1923 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-548-0970
Love Offering for Kim Appreciated
Line-up of Performers:
12:00-1:15pm Family Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow (www.drummm. com) &
Robert Wallace (www.totalrhythm. com)
130-230 Bluegrass Set by Jacob Groopman & Friends
245-345 Mystery Musical Guest
400-500 Rumba featuring the Bay Area's finest rumberos!!
515-615 Unity Nguyen & Friends (www.unityhealingha nds.com)
630-730 West African Music - Ben, Wade, Gabe & Unity
745-945 Jazz Open Jam (facilitated by John Arkin)
10pm-?? Dance Music by members of Albino! & Friends
If you cannot make this event but want to contribute, please send
donations to Kim Agnew, c/o of Patricio Angulo, 2208 Parker St., Berkeley,
CA 94704.
THANK YOU!
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Rhythm Adventure To Trinidad
Summer, 2008: Moko Jumbies and More
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I am so excited to invite you to join me for a Rhythm Adventure to Trinidad in Summer, 2008!!! We'll be studying folkloric drums, dance and percussion with my good friend Wilfred Mark. (For those of you in the Bay Area, CA, you will know Wilfred as the guy who ALWAYS has a smile on his face.) Wilfred is a native of Trinidad, was a principal dancer with Repertory Dance
Theatre of Trinidad and Tobago for eleven years, and a dancer/actor with
the Derek Walcott Theatre Company for four years. Wilfred has taught on
the faculties of San Francisco State, Sonoma State, and Stanford
Universities.
Save the Dates: We are travelling to Trinidad from Saturday, July 19 - 27, 2008. Details will follow re: Cost, Itinerary, Workshop Curriculum, etc...
One thing I know we'll learn about are "Moko Jumbies", traditional stilt dancers from Trinidad.
Originally brought from West Africa, Moko Jumbies recall images of tall robed figures moving through the dark African night, to strike
terror into the hearts of those who did wrong. The word "Moko" is derived from
the name of a West African God and "jumbie" or "ghost" was added by
liberated slaves after Emancipation. On stilts that ranged between 10 to 15 feet high
(often brightly painted in stripes) the Mokos wear long full skirts or pants and brightly
coloured satin or velvet jackets or shirts.
The Moko Jumbie (sometimes accompanied by a dwarf in similar costume) dances through the streets all day, collecting money from spectators gathered at
second floor windows or on balconies. He or she dances to the accompaniment of drums, percussion, and other Carnival instruments. I remember the first time I saw Moko Jumbies. It was Trinidad Carnival, 1994, there were about 10 altogether, dancing way up high, with long colorful outfits. They seemed to move in slow motions because their steps were so long. They were mesmerizing! I've always wanted to try it - maybe this trip! Maybe with you?
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Winter 2008 School of World Percussion Schedule
Classes Start Jan. 21-22, 2008 in Oakland, CA
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All classes are taught, by me, in my studio in Oakland, CA. If you do not live in the area, I also offer workshops throughout the US, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland, Pittsburgh, PA, with more locations added each year. Call me and we can arrange some sessions: 510-482-8005. All I need is airfare, an enthusiasic group of students, and an open space! Let's make it happen.
For Nor. Cal students: I teach three levels of hand percussion: "Level 1: Yes, I Have Rhythm" is for people who have never touched a drum or who consider themselves "rhythmically challenged". We use tall, standing drums and work with basic syncopation, handclapping, singing....all designed to bring you back to the beat. All drums provided. Drumming Class Schedule
"Level 2: 10 Rhythms" is designed for people with some drumming, musical or dance experience. You love the beat, and this class will teach you the 10 Most Popular World Rhythms, including salsa, samba, hiphop, bellydance, calypso. more. Comes with a full-length DVD covering all 10 rhythms. All drums provided. Drumming Class Schedule
In "Level 3: Ensemble", you'll put it all together! Using the 10 Most Popular World Rhythms as your base, you'll learn complimentary and supporting rhythms and percussion and gain the ability to lead a percussion ensemble of your own! All drums and percussion instruments provided.
Drumming Class Schedule
Let me know which class appeals to you, or call me if you're not sure which is the best fit. 510-482-8005. It's better to let me help you pick the right class than enroll in the wrong one.
I am committed to your success. If you want to learn world rhythms, I will help you realize that dream. |
"The surest and clearest way to my happiness and fulfillment is helping others get where they want to go."
Robert Wallace
Total Rhythm
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