One of the rudiments which does not get as much attention as it should is the Triple Stroke Roll (this is Rudiment #5 on the Percussive Arts Society list). I wrote Magic 3s to help a student who is working on the skill. Be patient with this one and start slowly (i.e. 85bpm), then increase as you are able. Good luck!
Upcoming Events for May at the Studio
Upcoming events for May!
Sunday, May 12th, 5pm - Practice Pad Session for advanced/intermediate players. This is an opportunity for DCI/WGI experience level players to get together and play some exercises together. Free event.
Monday, May 20th, Djembe Class with Paco. $25 per guest, djembes are available for rent, but you must reserve in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.
grooveFEST Spring '24 Recap - Part I
Thank you to all who came out to support and cheer the students on at our friends and family performance yesterday here at the studio. Our studio community is strong!
The students all worked very hard to prepare and it definitely showed! Below is a photo gallery. The video content will be edited this week and that will be shared when ready.
A Visit from the Girl Scouts
Did you know that the studio hosts group sessions? We can host up to ten guests ideally, but we can also certainly host larger groups. These sessions are a great opportunity for off site team building for businesses or nonprofit organizations.
The studio was happy to host the Girl Scouts from Avondale yesterday at the studio. We talked about the history of percussion instruments, and how different instruments can work together in an ensemble setting, and then worked out an ensemble groove. The girls also got an opportunity to sit behind the drumset and play.
For more information about group sessions, contact us.
Djembe Class February 19th with Paco!
On Monday, February 19th at 7:00pm, join Senegalese master drummer Pape “Paco” Dembe Samb for a one hour group djembe drumming experience at grooveKSQ. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome. This is a terrific opportunity to experience percussion in one of its most powerful and meditative forms. Seats are $25 per person.
If you do not have an instrument, you will be able to rent one for $10 at the event.
New Music Alert!
One of the objectives for our more experienced members is to get out of the practice room and use their creativity on the drumset to play gigs and make records. There's a new single out from Dan Ciccone's band, Cicco: Dark Tea. Click below to check it out. Dan is a long time member of the studio and is out there making musical things happen.