Bridging the Gap: Practical Steps for Achieving Coordination, Endurance & Self-Expression on the Drum Set

In-Store Workshop with

Drummer/Percussionist Alex Jenkins.  

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 7:00PM FREE

Join Watermelon Music & Alex Jenkins for a free drum set workshop.  Due to his in-depth study of the musics of different cultures, Alex's playing transcends musical traditions and boundaries.  His expression of rhythm is heavily influenced by his study of North Indian Classical Music.  As a result, Alex has become known for his creative approach to music, and for being able to fuse rhythmic ideas from various disciplines into one cohesive performance.

Alex currently teaches percussion at William Land Elementary School, at Sacramento City College and out of his Sacramento home.  In addition, he has taught workshops and clinics for a variety of schools, including CSUS, American River College, Cosumnes River College, the Drum Lab and music stores around Northern California.

The workshop will conclude with a performance by the Alex Jenkins Trio (Alex Jenkins - Drums, Ross Hammond - Guitar, & Shawn Hale - Bass) illustrating how concepts and techniques discussed during the workshop may be applied to "real world" performance situations.

While this event is made free to the public, space will be limited.  Please call, email or come by the store if you are interested in attending and reserve a space.