Hello Friends!
What is "BOOM!" ??????
Is it a drumming class? Yes!
Is it a dance class? Yes!
Is it a fitness program? Yes!
Is it ALL THESE COMBINED? Yes!!!
BOOM! in action:
BOOM! Beat a Drum, Get A Workout Video
The next BOOM! starts Thurs. Oct. 16, 2008
Complete BOOM! Schedule
JOIN US! See below for $40 discount for early registrants.
Calling All Drummers: We want YOU for:
"50 DRUMS ON THE BEACH!"
An all day, outdoor Free Drum Jam by the Sea
I've reserved a beautiful picnic spot in Alameda, right on the beach. We've got music and alcohol permits. Let's do it!!
Details below.
Only TWO WEEKS until Fall 2008 Drum Classes start! JOIN US! I still have openings in all sections:
Small Group Drumming Class schedule!
Lastly, I've included info. about a fantastic new percussion movie: "Sonic Mirror" with Billy Cobham, Male Debale, & More.
In the Beautiful Flow of Life,
Robert Wallace
Robert@TotalRhythm.com
510-482-8005
Bringing the BOOM! at Kosmos Camp, 2008
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BOOM! is Back!
Beat a Drum, Get a Workout!
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What is "BOOM!"?
BOOM! is an 8-week fitness program and total embrace of Rhythm. BOOM!
is equal parts dance and drum party, spiritual release, mid-impact
aerobic workout, revival meeting, sweat-fest, and community Carnaval.
You will be dancing, stretching, hollering, beating a drum and sharing
your dreams!
Watch the BOOM! Video
THE NEXT BOOM! STARTS THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 2008!
BOOM! is the progeny of the Total Rhythm Fitness Class, so all the folks from Total Rhythm (Courthouse Athletic Club, Oakwood, Hilltop YMCA, Berekeley YMCA): Now is a great time to reconnect!
BOOM! Details and Online Enrollment
All drums provided. No prior experience needed. BOOM! uses tall, standing drums, combinations of dance
and fitness moves, stretching, chanting and clapping all designed to
deliver one thing: A totally unique and dynamic body and soul workout!
8-Week BOOM!
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:45pm
Starts Thurs. Oct. 16, ends Thurs. Dec. 11, 2008
Linden St. Studios
130 Linden St., Oakland, CA (near Jack London Sq.)
$165 for 8-week program. No drop-ins.
First ten enrollees receive $40 discount ($125)
Enroll NOW and save $40! First 10 enrollees receive a $40 discount! Normal BOOM! price is $165. With discount the entire BOOM! program is only $125.
* Plenty of safe, secure and FREE parking at Linden St. Studios
* Beautiful hardwood floors
* Showers and changing rooms
* Student lounge
At the end of BOOM! you will have gained a much deeper insight into
world rhythms and syncopation, toned and tightened your body, made a
renewed commitment to your dreams, met new friends and elevated your
lifeforce (or "axe").
JOIN THE BOOM! SQUAD!
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Podcast courtesy of Love2drum.com:
(More than you may ever want to know about Robert Wallace!)
Over the summer I had the good fortune of meeting Higgy Vasquez, a talented Los Angeles-based drummer, and we shared ideas on the power of rhythm and percussion. Higgy runs an interesting and useful community drumming site called Love2Drum.com, and is active in the drum circle scene in his area.
Higgy was kind enough to record our conversation and has skillfully turned it into an interesting and informative podcast. If you'd like to learn more about me, how I got started in rhythm, my training, my goals, my "rhythm philosopy", etc..., here you go!:
Podcast with Robert and Higgy at Love2drum.com
Thank you Higgy and keep up your good work!
I hope to see you soon.
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"Sonic Mirror"
A new percussion film with Billy Cobham, Male Debale, Okuta Percussion, Swiss Mix
"Sonic Mirror", a new film by Mika Kourismaki (Moro No Brazil, Brasieirinho), follows legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham (Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra) as he unites the wide world of rhythm: From percussive Brazilian kids to autistic adults in Switzerland to in-the-know Finnish jazz aficionados, and then back to Cobham's West African musical roots.
Jazz rhythms (and their sources) are the basis of a universal language in this exciting musical documentary.
Watch the Sonic Mirror Trailer
Listen to some of Billy Cobhams' Inspiring Words About Making Music.
Good News! Sonic Mirror is playing in Nor. Cal. on Friday, Oct. 10 and Sat. Oct. 11 as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival!
Sonic Mirror at Mill Valley Film Fest
Are you ready for ongoing, small-group drum classes?
Group drumming is really fun, and the folks attending my small group sessions are quite interesting: doctors, schoolteachers, carpenters, massage therapists, musicians, new Moms, grandparents..... maybe YOU?
I teach specific rhythms and arrangements from Brazil, Africa, Cuba, Trinidad and the USA. We laugh alot and play great music together! Join us!
Three levels to choose from. All drums provided. All classes taught in my studio in the Oakalnd hills. Safe, secure parking in a lovely, wooded area.
Fall, 2008 Small Group Adult Drumming Class Schedule
Classes start Mon/Tues., Oct. 6/7.
(NOTE: returning students: if you haven't registered yet, please do so ASAP so you don't lose your spot. Max: 10 students per class.)
Thank You!
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"50 DRUMS at the BEACH"
A free, all-day, outdoor drum potluck and BBQ!
Hello Drummers! We're takin' it outdoors! Please bring your drum (or
other percussion instrument) and join me for a ALL-DAY JAM at the beach!
I've reserved a beautiful picnic area called "Mariner's Lagoon" at
Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda (commonly known as Crab Cove). I have a
permit for acoustic music and an alcohol license so let's whoop it up!!!
We'll be playing W. African, Afro-Cuban, & Brazilian rhythms and we'll
have plenty of JAMMING. This is a drum-community event and EVERYONE is
invited. My goal is to
have 50 DRUMS AT THE BEACH and bring great people together for a day of
music, BBQ, laughter and lots of rhythm!!!
Please bring food and/or drink to share for the potluck. We'll have a
BBQ going all afternoon. Your friends, sig o's, kids, parents,
hangers-on....ALL ARE
INVITED. EVERYONE. Bring frisbees, badminton, volleyballs,
footballs, bathing suits, and LOTS OF DRUMS. At least 50!
"50 DRUMS AT THE BEACH"
SATURDAY, Sept. 27
1:00pm - 7:00pm
BRING YOUR DRUM!!!!
More Info., Link to Site Map
"Mariner's Lagoon" at Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda
DIRECTIONS:
Go through the Webster St. Tube from Oakland
Take Webster St. until the very end.
Turn right on Central
Make first left onto McKay
Take McKay until it ends (only 2 blocks)
Park! (Or you can pay $5 and park in the Crab Cove lot)
Walk about 100 yards to the left (south) along the beach
You're there! "Mariner's Lagoon" picnic site.
Questions, call me at 510-967-6135.
See you for "50 DRUMS AT THE BEACH"!
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"If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
Mother Teresa
In Rhythm,
Robert Wallace
Total Rhythm
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