Julian Gerstin
percussion    /ethnomusicology
 

PERCUSSION LESSONS
 

TRADITIONS: Percussion traditions of Cuba, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Brazil and Ghana.  Specific styles include rumba, comparsa, bembe, guiro, bèlè, vidé, gwoka, samba, candomble, kpanlogo, kinka, and others.

POPULAR MUSIC: Percussion in the worldís popular music: salsa, songo, soca, samba, afrobeat, highlife, zouk, biguine, reggae, funk, jazz Ö

INSTRUMENTS: Conga, bongó, shekere, cajón, guiro, clave, maracas, campana, tanbou bèlè, chacha, tibwa, gwoka, surdo, tamborim, agogo, repinique, berimbau, gankogui, the Ewe drum ensemble, and many additional instruments.

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: I teach at my home in El Cerrito, California.  This is easily accessible from Highway 80, just a few minutes from both the Bay Bridge and the Richmond Bridge.

GROUP LESSONS: Group lessons cost less per person than individual, plus they get you playing with other people.  The African and Caribbean music I teach is meant for multiple players, so it really comes alive in the group context.

EXTENDED WORKSHOPS: Since 1987 I've taught one-day, weekend, and week-long workshops at colleges, music schools and music camps.  This is a great way to provide an intensive experience for small or large groups.

RHYTHM FOR NON-PERCUSSIONISTS: A special type of workshop.  Every musician, beginner or advanced, can benefit from attention to rhythmic accuracy and expression.  Many of these workshops are co-taught with my buddy, drumset and Brazilian master Ken Dalluge.

For more information and costs, contact me!
 
 
 

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