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Alan S.

Alan S.

Intermediate
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Improvise Over a Drone

Getting ready to play some music with your peers or even family members? Here is a great technique you can use to create music out of thin air, also known as improvising! You'll be provided with a bac... Show More

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Introduction to Afro-Cuban Rhythms
In this video we will learn about the different layers within an Afro-Cuban percussion section. Each instrument adds it's own unique flavor to the overarching rhythm. Exercise your Deep Listening skills to tune into each instrument's part. This will build your Afro-Cuban percussive vocabulary, and consequently give you the ability to have a REDICULOUS amount of fun. Okay, enough talk: Grab a drum, tune in, and enjoy!
Intermediate
06:25
Improvise Over a Drone
Getting ready to play some music with your peers or even family members? Here is a great technique you can use to create music out of thin air, also known as improvising! You'll be provided with a backing track called a "drone" for you and your friends to practice over. You'll even learn a scale from North India that is traditionally played over such soundscapes!
Intermediate
13:56
Getting Started with Improvisation on the Piano
In this video I will show you a basic framework for improvising on the piano. It will give some direction as to what to play when you are jamming with your friends. Sit back at your keyboard, get ready to be creative, and have some fun.
Beginner
05:38
Deep Listening Practice with the Gong
This is an introduction to Deep Listening, a mindfulness technique developed by composer and musician, Pauline Oliveros. Deep listening offers inspiration in listening, learning and creating music. As Deep Listening is mindfulness-based, it serves as an effective way to lower stress. As a result, this technique is healing and removes blockages in the creative process.
Beginner
04:38
Introduction to Afro-Brazilian Rhythms
In this video we will use our Deep Listening skills to learn some of the basic rhythmic layers that make up traditional Afro-Brazilian music. Sit back, relax into your awareness of the rhythms, and pick up some invaluable percussion knowledge that will take you far in your musical future.
Intermediate
09:12
Introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms
Develop your rhythmic and listening skills as you use Deep Listening to learn Middle Eastern rhythms. Grab a hand drum, a pen and paper, and get ready to listen and learn.
Beginner
08:34
Introduction to North Indian Rhythms
In this video I break down an essential rhythm in learning North Indian Classical (Hindustani) percussion. Get yourself a pen and paper, a hand drum and get ready to do some Deep Listening. This beat will get you far in expanding your rhythmic vocabulary and will surely inspire you on your journey as a drummer or percussionist.
Intermediate
08:15
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