2008 SUMMER RHYTHM RENEWAL™
Directed by Jim Donovan
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PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS: PRIVATE LESSONS
The Consultation : Lesson offerings at the 2007 Summer Rhythm Renewal are a unique way for you to get private one-on-one attention to topics that interest you the most. Each one hour session is designed by you and the instructor. Below are some ideas to get you started designing your session. These ideas reflect the areas of expertise offered by our wonderful faculty. You can always feel free to request topics in your session other than the ones listed. These topics are just meant to be a starting point to stimulate ideas to help create the best experience possible.
Private Consultation: Private Lessons ($75 per hour/ Non refundable. )
* You will receive a schedule of your private sessions upon arrival at the festival
Jim Donovan : Pittsburgh, PA : International performance, teaching and recording artist. Founding member of multi-platinum band Rusted Root)/Saint Francis faculty, Director of the new Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble.
Jim's lesson slots are currently sold out. Call 814.472.3012 to be placed on the waiting list in case someone cancels.
Jim Donovan Consultation : Lesson Offerings
Lessons for all experience levels
*Drumset:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
*Djembe : Hand drumming
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Consultation Topics:
*Creative Teaching : Facilitation
*Music business
*The art of promotion
*Web basics for musicians
*Creative business ideas
*Strategies for reducing stress
Elie Kihonia : Democratic Republic of Congo : Master Drummer/Multi Instrumentalist, international performance teaching and recording artist. Founder of Afrika Yetu, WACongo and UMOJA African Arts Companies.
Elie Kihonia Consultation : Conga : Ngoma, Central African drumming techniques and concepts
Jim DiSpirito : Pittsburgh, PA: Percussionist, composer, teacher and recording artist/producer. Former percussionist for Rusted Root. Percussion ensemble director/Eden Christian Academy (Pittsburgh); Rhythm & Performance workshop director/Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh). Owner/Hillside recording studio (Pittsburgh).
Jim DiSpirito Consultation : Lesson Offerings:
• North Indian drumming: Tabla (private lessons)
• Applying north Indian rhythms to hand drumming and/or drum-set
• Performance coaching: Strategies for preparation, interpretation, execution and anxiety-reduction.
Maureen 'Moe' Jerant: Bethlehem, PA, respected drummer, regional performer, teacher and drum circle facilitator, Artistic Director, Lehigh Valley Drum Circle and the Monday Night Players
Lesson Offerings:
My Specialty.......Empowering Beginners: drum set, djembe, frame drums, bodhran
Djembe: beginners and stick rhythms for intermediate players
Consultation Offerings:
Drumming for Women
Drum circle facilitation
Time keeping concepts for everyone
Building and maintaining community drum programs
Energy awareness in group drumming
Mike Deaton : Harrisonburg, VA : Community Drum Facilitator : Children's music
Mike Deaton Lesson : Consultations Offerings
* Organizing and facilitating events and building a drumming community.
* Drumming with specific populations – children, teachers, seniors, etc.
* Hand drumming technique, African rhythms, and soloing for the faint of heart.
* Advanced teaching and facilitation techniques.
* Incorporating creative movement and art into musical experiences.
* Creating inexpensive music instruments.
Jim Gagnon : Charlottesville, Va : Didgeridu performer/teacher/builder : Sound Therapist
Lessons for all experience levels: Didgeridoo, Native American Flute, Voice(Toning).
Consultation topics: Sound For Healing and Meditation, Sound as Thearapy.
Harry Pepper Ph.D.: Oberlin, OH : Psychologist; Common Ground (Holistic Education Center); Holistic Healing Practitioner
Visualization Strategies
Gestalt Techniques
Jungian Psychology
Reality Creation Technology
Voice Dialogue Techniques
Energy Work
Spiritual Journey Work
PJ Roduta enjoys the volume his cowbell...Bryan Fazio is not so sure...
