Greetings Drummer forum:
I am writting to tell you about a special event I am holding in Dortmund on June 23rd (Next Monday) called "Drummers intensive day".
These are workshops that I have given in the USA and Europe extensively. Drummers of many different levels enjoy them very much. An intensive event involves a 5 hour seminar. It will cover a range of topics assembled to some degree according to the level of players that attend. (yes there will be breaks and not 5 hours straight) And there will be a limit to the amount of players at the event.
IN general the topics are.
Latin (styles concept / independence and phrasing)
Inner clock studies
Contemporary Drumset Independence and styles (Rock and Funk -)
Jazz (independence and phrasing)
Hand technique
Learning how to Practice
Yes, it takes one hour to teach someone how to practice. It is involved and is its own separate skill. There is a full on method to this which you will receive as print outs. Including the central concept, analysis and breakdown of subject matter, scheduling and mental preparation.
The seminar will be held in the Dortmund and it will be hosted by Marc Nathaniel, a friend and long time student.
The event will be a combination of "information / discovery" and "hands on". In other words, participants will be playing as much as possible instead of purely watching in order to receive proper evaluation. You must be prepared to play in one of the following situations.
A) To tracks with charts on kit
With me on percussion and you on kit
C) On pads and snare drums.
What you will take home to continue your work from the event.
My books------------
1)"Working the Inner clock"
2) "Latin soloing for the drumset"
3) Available tracks from my new book "Inner clock 2" along with the workbook and charts
4) Full version of PDF files from my DVD " Afro cuban Drumming" - Left foot clave handbook
5) The full practice method.
The cost €75.00 per person..
Date - June 23rd
If you would like to talk about attending and any other suggestion or question, please write me
pm@philmaturano.com
Thanks for reading and I look forward to your responses
Phil Maturano.
Some reviews about Drummers intensive day
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Hey Everyone!!!!!
I had to tell you guys that the Intensive Day was amazing!!!! Really intimate and TONS of knowledge and information given and taught. If you guys can make it to the next one please do!!!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!! Phil's playing is incredible and his phrasing is something else (not to mention his independence LOL!!) Well I hope all is well with everyone. Take care and God Bless.
Carlito
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I had a really awesome time with Phil and the rest of the small gang at the intensive day.
It was VERY informative and getting a chance to play and be critiqued by Phil was really a good learning experience. I went into the day not knowing very much Latin material and about 6/8 time as it pertains to Latin rhythms. After coming out of that session, my drumming horizons are truly expanded tenfold.
The books/materials we received were top notch and will last me for a very, very long time of study.
If Phil has another intensive day like this (maybe a repeat of the same stuff or moving forward with additonal/advanced materials for those who attended) I would highly recommend going.
What an invaluable experience. Thank you Phil!
Dominick
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Phil is not only an incredible drummer and musician but a cool guy too.
His Intensive day was great! Informative and fun. I would recommend his books and video to anyone. The Inner Clock stuff was challenging and the way the language of Latin (African-descended) rhythm was presented was brilliant.
Phil doesn't show you a cheesy mambo pattern and leave it at that. He teaches his students how to understand and speak the language of african-descended rhythms so that they can truly communicate in this language.
Did I mention that his latin soloing ability is on a par with anyone out there? Seriously, If you want to play this stuff, check out his materials.
Jeff
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Where are those posts ? I can´t find them in your "post-history".
