Conga Drumming: Basics and Beyond (Ages 18+)

Explore the exciting world of Afro-Cuban and
Latin Rhythms in a fun and friendly atmosphere. What you will learn in this six
week, fully interactive class designed for absolute beginners and musicians
alike includes:

Technique – Get the best sound from your drum;
Clave -The backbone of Latin music; Tumbao – The most heard hand drum pattern
in much Latin and American music; Calypso -Your “passport” to a wide array of
world music; Rumba; Guaguanco – The Holy Grail of Cuban Drumming; Abakwa -Cuban
ceremonial rhythm made fun and easy; PRACTICE METHODS – Make your practice time
fun and intentional.

About Your Instructor:
Bryan Fazio. A percussionist of unique style and
dynamic teacher and facilitator, Bryan Fazio has been pursuing a life with
music and creativity since age 27. Bryan teaches Blissful Drumming at the Community College of
Beaver County, facilitates workshops throughout the greater Pittsbugh area on
hand drumming and spontaneous poetry, gives private lessons and accompanies
yoga classes. He performs regularly with Jim Donovan’s Sun King Warriors,
Tertium Quid Percussion Ensemble, and is a solo artist at venues/festivals
including The Great Blue Heron, All Good, and The Beachland Ballroom.
www.bryanfazio.com

Dates and Times: Mondays, March 3, 10,
17, 24, 31 and April 7. 6:00-7:30pm. $90 for six weeks of instruction
including use of drums.

Registration closes two days prior to class. Payment
required at time of registration.