Gavin
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Drum and zill Classes
with Master Gavin   

The goal of the class is to instruct students as to the methods and styles of the most
common belly dance and zill rhythms, common instruments used, standard drum practice
methods, optimum styles of working together in a circle, drum circle ettiquette, ettiquette in
regards to dancers, and organization of drum circles for live performance or fun.

The standard class set up will be as follows –

Introduction of a new rhythm or rhythms,
As class progresses- A review of  rhythms first (30 min) (for both zills and drums) based
upon class proficiency for both zills and drums

Rhythm sheets, room, and chairs will be supplied by Azita (thank you Azita!).


IMPORTANT:   The student will need to bring his or her own drum and/or zills to class, as the
student will be learning on his or her own instrument(s)!!!   There is no plan for spare drums
or zills to be supplied, although such may be able to be purchased from Azita.

About Gavin:

Gavin has  a lifelong interest in music which began when he started
playing the guitar at age 9.  Since then, he hobbies from time to time
with  other instruments, including both the Shakahachi and Native
American Flutes, the Australian Didgeridoo, and percussion
instruments like the Djimbe and Dumbek drums.   

Gavin has taught Arabic style rhythms for drum and zills for three
years now, was a member of the drumming core group INTENSITY,
and has played in several restaurants, and many many drum circles.   
His brand of grass-roots-style simple explanations, with individual
attention and positive encouragement, have helped many people
begin to enjoy the art of arabic-style drumming.