Giving Thanks!
I am enjoying Summer, reflecting on what a tremendous year I've had teaching, performing, and spreading the Power of Rhythm. In the spirit of Gratitude, I have decided to offer two FREE drum/percussion programs for my beloved world rhythm and culture community:
1) Djembe Tuning and All Student Jam!
2) Play Pandeiro Now!
Details below.
Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour has been one of my favorite African performers for many years, and I am excited to announce an intriguing and inspirational new film exploring his life, music, and, in particular, his controversial 2005 album "EGYPT". Details below.
Finally, can you help Total Rhythm find a NEW HOME?!?!?!? My "wish list" listed below. Thank you.
P.S. New Small Group Adult
Drumming Classes start October, 2009! Registration begins early
September. Keep checking these eNewsletters!
With Many Thanks for Your Support,
Robert Wallace
510-482-8005
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My way to Give Thanks:
Two FREE Drum/Percussion Programs!
Djembe Tuning / All Student Jam +
Free Pandeiro Class
Spring,
2009 drumming classes ended one month ago and, (no offense to anyone) I
have thoroughly enjoyed my break from teaching!
The break has given me a chance to reflect on how GRATEFUL I am to have such dedicated, dynamic and interesting students.
I finished Spring quarter
with more students than ever, more programs than ever, offering a wider range of instruction in more percussion instruments and rhythm traditions than ever before.
All of YOU are helping to support my continued vision of a World
Percussion Academy right here in Oakland, CA!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING THIS DREAM COME ALIVE!
Now, let's JAM!
I am offering TWO FREE Drum/Percussion programs for all!
(Note: these programs are NOT listed on
TotalRhythm.com so please spread the word by cutting and pasting this
email. ALL WELCOME.)
Learn to Tune Your Djembe!
FREE Djembe Tuning &
All Student JAM SESSION
Session #1
FREE DJEMBE TUNING &
ALL-STUDENT JAM SESSION
Sat. August 15, 2009
2-4pm
Total Rhythm Studio
3001 Chapman Street
Oakland, CA 94612
510-967-6135
FREE!
Bring your djembe, I'll show you how to tune it and then I'll lead an "ALL-STUDENT" Jam working with rhythms from W. Africa and Brazil!
All styles and smiles welcome.
I have plenty of djembes for use.
Note: I have 6 high-quality African djembes for sale!
Please join us. No pre-reg. required. Just come over!
New students welcome.
Session #2:
TUNE UP FOR CBC: PLAY PANDEIRO NOW!
Sat. August 15, 2009
4-6pm
Total Rhythm Studio
3001 Chapman Street
Oakland, CA 94612
510-967-6135
FREE!
Play Pandeiro Now! It's better in a group. I'll be leading a Beginner/Intermediate Pandeiro Class to get everyone ready for
California Brazil Camp 2009!
Learn proper hand and body technique, samba ride, and the secret to making "rolls"! I'll have plenty of pandeiros for use/sale.
What's a Pandeiro?
Watch the video: Learn to Play Pandeiro!
Please join us. All welcome. FREE!
Thank you!
JOIN US! THANK YOU!
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE FREE EVENTS!
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Upcoming
Total Rhythm Events:
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Sat. August 15, 2009
2-4pm
Djembe Tuning & All Student Jam!
3001 Chapman Street
Oakland, CA 94612
FREE!
Sat. August 15, 2009
4-6 pm
Pandeiro Class
3001 Chapman Street
Oakland, CA 94612
FREE!
Sat Sept. 5, 2009
100 Drums At The Beach!
Alameda, CA
Details Soon.
FREE!
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Youssou
N'Dour Film:
"I Bring What I Love"
Fascinating Documentary sheds Light on Muslim West Africa
Along with Miriam Makeba, Franco, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Baba Maal, Youssou N'Dour has been one of the seminal African musicians in my musical history. I remember hearing his incomparably beautiful and soulful vocals on Peter Gabriel's SO album in 1985, and I was hooked!
Over twenty years later, he's still creating mesmerizing music. His 2005 album "Egypt" bridges the Muslim-inspired musics of Senegal (his homeland) and Egypt. A fabulous fusion album, it received international accolades yet was initially rejected in his homeland.
WHY?
You'll find out in the exciting new film
I BRING WHAT I LOVE, which sheds a rare insight into the fascinating and often-misunderstood world of Moslem West Africa.
Watch the Youssou N'Dour Film Trailer HERE.
I saw the film last weekend in Oakland, CA, and left the theater informed and inspired!
Please check the website for a complete list of screening locations, hopefully near you.
ENJOY!
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Help Total Rhythm Find a New Home!
Due to uncertainty about the long-term prospects of staying in my current space, I am reaching out to my community: PLEASE HELP Total Rhythm find a new home!
My ideal space:
* Somewhere in Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville or Alameda
* Approx. 600-1,000 sq. feet
* Drum & Dance friendly!
* Safe, secure area with parking
I can pay market rate rent and am looking for a long-term arrangement (5-10 yrs). I will bring great energy and wonderful people to the space, and am open to any "share" situations.
Please call me if you have ANY leads: 510-482-8005.
THANK YOU!
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"Let the beauty you love be what you do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."
Rumi
In Rhythm,
Robert Wallace
Total Rhythm
510-482-8005
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