Soul Drums
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Soul Drums
5295 Yonge Street,
Toronto, Ontario M2N 5R3
416.225.5295 1.800.307.SOUL(7685)
[email protected]
www.souldrums.com
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Since 1995 the "CAUSE" of the Soul Drums Academy of
Percussive Arts was to offer an exciting and modern
program of education in drums and
percussion. With our Resource
Centre ensemble room as the focal
point and beehive of activity, many
special guests have contributed to
our cause and have engraved their
names on our "pole-of-fame!" Some
of these artists include John Riley,
Greg Bissonette, Glen Velez,
Babatunde Olatunji, Giovanni
Hidalgo, Terry Clarke, Trichi
Sankaran and Jeremy Taggart, to
name a few. Not only do their
names remain but their spirit and
integrity continue to resonate
with us. In Babatunde's words
"there is no gift like the
'present' as it is a gift from
above which enables us to
share our talents and skills
with the children of the future." It is very exciting to be
a part of the present activities here at Soul Drums.
Whether you are participating in any one of our
programs, retreats, recitals, private or group instruction,
you will come to realize that the learning process is as fun
as the teaching process. Whether you are a teacher or a
student, the cycle of rhythm is what feeds the SOUL and
leads us all towards the future, together.
In store “Pole of Fame”
Soul Drums:
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Past, Present, and Future
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Graded Course for Drumset
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Rudimental Music Theory
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Drumming for Fun
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Drumming for All Ages
Hand Drumming and World Percussion 3
Group Lessons
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Recitals
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Drum Circles
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Classroom Playshops
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Retreat Weekends
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Outreach Programs
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Interactive Concert Performance
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Corporate Events
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Workshops and Clinics
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Four Week Courses
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Our Teachers
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The Rest of the Team
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Registration Information
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Facilities
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“To Soul Drums, keep it going!”
- Rodney Holmes Santana
“Rhythm is the soul of life”
- Babatunde Olatunji
“We talk with faith”
- Abraham Adzenyah
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Course Objective & Outline:
The purpose of creating this program is to provide the
serious student with a comprehensive overview of
drumset, snare drum, and percussion skills required
from basic performance to post secondary school
entrance exam levels. This will cover music theory,
reading notation, the P.A.S. International drum
rudiments, independence, coordination, stick control,
and brush technique, with special emphasis on
development of musical ideas and improvisational skills
explored within a variety of styles. P l a y i n g m u s i c
should always be fun, and the more we are able to
express ourselves at our chosen instrument, the more
enjoyable the music we create and perform as solo
artists or ensemble players will be. The journey from
freedom to discipline and back to freedom is most
rewarding for those who choose to study, and
information is on a "Need-To-Grow" basis. It is our
intention to provide you with the knowledge and skills
needed to help you reach your goals.
If you find yourself using tupperware as prospective toms,
frying pans as cymbals, and other kitchen utensils as
percussion accessories, we have answers for you and your
anxious parents! Call in to find out more about our private
drumset lessons and all the ways that our teachers can
make learning to play drums a fun experience!
At Soul Drums we firmly believe that it is never too late to
learn. Every day we live provides another opportunity for
us to learn something new or learn things we've always
wanted to do. We have private drumset and hand
drumming lessons for all ages and all levels. We are ready to
teach if you are ready to learn!
Joaquin Hidalgo in Private Lesson
Robert C. DiSalle
Director of Education, Soul Drums
The graded course will include rudimentary theory and eartraining at no extra cost! If you are not in the Graded
Course Program and still wish to learn rudimental music
theory or even to learn how to read music notation call in to
book a lesson time.
What draws drum enthusiasts to Soul Drums, in addition to
our drumset lessons, is our keen interest and passion for
World Percussion. For those adventurous spirits who wish
to explore the complex polyrhythms of Africa (djembe),
Latin America (congas, bongos, timbales, etc), the Middle
East (doumbek), or further east to India (tabla), we can help
you discover a whole new world of rhythms!
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If you have the desire to participate, but wish to do so in a
small intimate group situation, we will accommodate your
requests. Group sizes range from as small as 2 to as large as
300 in our community/corporate events. Call for more
information and pricing.
Retreat Attendees Oct. 2000
Student Performance Recital 2000
“The Cultural Explosion", "The Healing Power of
Rhythm", "The Mentor Program" are just a few of the
themes explored in our ever growing and extremely
fulfilling Retreat Weekends. Hosted by Doug Sole, these
short weekend getaways provide all the experiences one
would desire, giving you a regular break from your
routine.
Our recitals encourage the students to develop confidence
as musicians. Performing for an audience is just as important
as practicing and playing for one's teacher. The recital offers
the invaluable experience of performing with either our live
studio band (made up of local Toronto Professional
musicians) or their favourite CD. This also provides an
opportunity for parents to see how well their children are
progressing and also for students to encourage and learn
from their peers. These recitals aim towards a fun
experience for both students and audience!
Since the first mainstay course “World Circle Drumming,”
drum circles and group activities rate very high on the fun
ratio. Soul Drums provides an open forum every Saturday
from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon in the ensemble room.
These drum circles will be facilitated by Joaquin Hidalgo
and/or Doug Sole with occasional special guests.
This intimate workshop is available for classes up to 40
students. It includes a performance demonstration, an
extensive "hands on" session, and all instruments are
provided. The program can be adapted for any age group
focussing on exposing and combining the power of selfconfidence with the joy of music making in a group setting.
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The Soul Drums Outreach programs have effectively
grown to be internationally recognized. The range of
satisfied clients include Hospitals, Universities, Public and
Secondary Schools, Corporate businesses, therapists, and
public "health and wellness" conferences. This diverse
client base demonstrates the core value system we all
have in common, and are continually trying to reinforce.
Our programs have created, as well as spawned, internal
programs that have become exciting, fresh and accessible
alternatives.
This exciting multicultural experience is offered for the
school that wishes to expose a large group of students to
the event. This particular program is extremely flexible
and can offer a multitude of messages through the
presentation format. A large collection of instruments
from around the world will be played. Uses and origins will
also be discussed in a question and answer demonstration.
A hands-on session that becomes an improvised
performance piece facilitated to its maximum potential is
always a highlight of the event! This program is available in
solo, duet, or trio formats.
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Soul Drums offers highly interactive, inspirational on-site
corporate team building events. Soul Drums events are
designed for companies seeking growth within their
human resource department, as well as technology
driven industries wishing to support their core value
systems with effective team building/ stress management
programs.
The success and growth of our company has taken us
into international markets. Programs that provide such
rapid results and contain lasting power are few as well as
sought after. Soul Drums corporate events use
techniques that stimulate and increase individual as well
as team potential. Softening corporate armor and
widening effective communication skills are just a few of
the ideas addressed.
Human spirit and team
effectiveness is raised by the facilitation techniques used.
We inspire the soul with an interactive listening
experience. We exhilarate the spirit with the power of
sound, and energize the mind with creative
concentration. As the times change technology is
expanding at exponential rates, and the human spirit
must be maintained and rejuvenated. Our philosophies
are historically proven theories that will continue to bring
individuals together. These programs are offered either
as a one time focused event or a package with a follow-up
session to bring your company back to this energy.
Create your company's personal corporate event and
actualize its potential with these new, exciting, and
progressive technologies with Soul Drums Ltd.
Outreach Session Pre-kindergarten
Drum Circle
on the Beach
Gary Diggins on
Didgeridoo at
Retreat
Rod Fogarty
Private Lesson
Corporate Event with Doug Sole
Montreal P.Q. 1999
Retreater Seekers
May 2000
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These clinics/workshops are usually held on Saturday
afternoons with guest clinicians who focus on a
particular aspect of their specialty for students of all
ages and levels. Call in to find about the latest upcoming clinics/workshops or to get your name on our
mailing list to receive, Talking Drum, our quarterly
newsletter. Past clinicians include Rick Lazar, Paul
DeLong, Gary Diggins, Njacko Backo, Jeremy Taggart,
John Riley, and Giovanni Hidalgo, to name a few.
These four week programs are designed for specific
applications in drumset and percussion. For drumset
we offer courses in tuning and maintenance, chart
reading, and jazz history. World Percussion courses
explore West African rhythms, Cuban folkloric
drumming, Australian Digderidoo, and Celtic drum
styles. Please call for course availability and schedules.
(Can also be viewed in our website:
www.souldrums.com and our quarterly newsletter
Talking Drum).
Kevin Ball has played drums for 28 years. He has
taught in the Toronto vicinity since 1977. Kevin has
studied music at University of Windsor and Humber
College. In addition to drumset, he has studied various
World Music traditions including Tabla with Bob Becker
and Pandit Sharda Sahai, and Indonesian Gamelan.
Kevin's book Speaking in Drums is due to be published
this coming fall.
Giovanni Hidalgo Concert
Bob DiSalle, Director of Education at Soul Drums,
brings thirty years of experience as an accomplished
international drummer, percussionist, recording artist,
and performer. He has over 50 albums and CDs to his
credit. His concert tours and performances across
North America and Europe with Roger Whittaker (12
years), Bruce Cockburn (7 years), Bob Hope, Murray
McLaughlan, Shirley Eikhart, Chuck Mangione, The
Drifters, to name a few, attest to the diversity of his style
and ability. Bob is based in Toronto and is a full-time
studio musician with extensive experience in television,
radio, film, and theatre. Credits include "Mama Mia" and
"Swing Step" (Toronto), "Saturday Night Live" and the
"Bottom Line" (New York), "Live at the Improv." and
"The Roxy" (Los Angeles) and others.
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experience is the best teacher, if musical flexibility is a
must in every student's portfolio and communication
and commitment are qualities you look for in a personal
instructor, call in to ask for Bob as your teacher.
Rod Fogarty brings 20 years of teaching experience to
Soul Drums. A professional musician from the age of 16,
he has extensive recording and touring credits with
artists such as Sam and Dave, Jr.Walker and the All Stars,
Jackie Wilson, The Coasters, and Chuck Berry among
others. Rod is also a contributing writer for Modern
Drummer magazine.
Rick Lazar in Clinic
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Rich Greenspoon, born and raised in Toronto, is an
accomplished musician and teacher who has
contributed greatly to the local and Canadian music
scene. Rich has studied with Jim Blackley and has over
16 years of teaching experience. He has toured
extensively throughout Canada and the US, and has
recording credits on over 50 CDs with artists such as
Njacko Backo, Oliver Schroer, and Rare Air, to name a
few. In addition, Rich is also a record producer.
Patience, understanding, and dedication to his
students makes Rich an invaluable teacher.
Joaquin Nunez-Hidalgo hails from Cuba and has a
degree in percussion from the prestigious Escuela
Nacional de Arte, whose other alumni include Horacio
"El Negro" Hernandez. Joaquin was the principal
percussionist with the Cuban National Military Band
and has performed Classical music throughout Cuba
with elite Cuban classical musicians. From '95 -'99
Joaquin performed and toured in Cuba with Joel
Rodriguez Milor, Hermanos Aviles and Nueva Ola, and
internationally with Caribe Nivo and A Ra Ra. In 1999,
Joaquin came to Canada and has performed in the
Tropicana Cuban Show and Mambo de la Noche, as
well as with pianist Eddie Bullen and many other local
bands.
Doug Sole: As a busy teacher, performer, and coowner of Soul Drums Ltd., Doug is excited about the
direction of world music and its power to bring people
together. As a Drum Circle Facilitator and Corporate
Coach, Doug has led drum circles ranging from 10 to
600 players in size. These exciting musical experiences
have been a common activity throughout history by
virtually all cultures to maintain community spirit as well
as healing, celebrations of social importance, stress
management, and co-operative team building.
This year Doug has continued to inspire others by
teaching drum circle facilitation, performing in and
leading ensemble classes in world circle drumming, and
leading community drum circle events. He has also
worked with corporations such as Xerox, IBM, Toys-RUs, CIBC, Sun Life Insurance, Bell Canada, Credit Valley
Hospital, The Ministry of The Environment, the
Ministry of Cultural and Rural Affairs, The Ontario
Science Centre, The Secretan Centre, The University
of Toronto, McGill University and many others. He
continues to enjoy success with his publication "The
Soul of Hand Drumming", with over 16,000 copies sold.
Come actualize your potential through the guidance of
a masterful teacher and performer.
Paul Bailie: Paul's passion for drums and drumming
started at the young age of 10. Throughout his teen
years his pursuit of the 'Blues' became his focus. His
post-secondary education consisted of travelling the
East coast of Canada and the US with a 'top-forty' R&B
band in the late 70s. Currently Paul maintains
performing and recording in the 'Traditional Blues
Roots' scene. His quest for world percussion
instruments has taken him from Mount Kilimanjaro to
the deserts of Arizona. Paul has gained retail experience
in the drum industry servicing the local community for
20 years. As co-owner, his completion of courses of
study in finances, business management, and customer
service provide the foundation for the "Soul Drums
Experience."
Jeremy Taggart in concert with “Our Lady Peace”
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James Tomkinson: With five years experience at Soul
Drums, James has provided an extensive knowledge of
drum and percussion instruments from around the
world. Over the last fifteen years he has played in many
different musical situations consisting of rock, jazz,
Latin, and concert band. James would be happy to talk
to you about any of your drum/percussion needs.
Nick Luszczek: Nick has been with Soul Drums for
over two years, and studied drums with Dave Patel for
five years. He has played in the Earl Haig Concert Band
(1997) and the award winning Earl Haig Jazz Band
(2000-1). He recently travelled to Cuba with the jazz
band to perform and study. Currently Nick performs
regularly with his rock band Random Thought in the
Toronto vicinity.
Paramita Nath: Paramita, originally from India, came
to Canada five years ago to pursue her studies in music.
She has been studying classical piano for 16 years and
received her Bachelor of Music degree from Memorial
University of Newfoundland where she studied piano
with Timothy Steeves. Past teachers include Cida
Shullai & Nara Lyngdoh. Paramita has also studied
percussion with Don Wherry and has played in the
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, MUN Concert
Band, and the MUN Percussion Ensemble
“Scruncheons". Paramita is also a visual artist and has
had several publications of her works. Currently she
administers the educational programs at the Soul
Drums Resource Centre.
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$25.00 per half-hour lesson.
Singles, who know they will take another lesson, must
pay for 2 lessons at the time of the FIRST booking.
Singles who pay on a weekly basis are also subject to the
administration fee
Monthly payment (4 lessons paid in advance)
$18.00 per half-hour lesson.
Students must pay $72.00 per month in advance.
Payments must be made on the 3rd week of every
month for the following month.
Semester Payment (20 lessons paid in advance)
$17.00 per half-hour lesson.
The total amount of $340.00 must be paid at the
beginning of the semester.
All lessons are subject to an annual
administration fee of $20.00 which includes 4
tickets to the Recital.
All above rates include GST.
Each lesson studio is soundproof and equipped with
two complete drumsets, full audio and recording setup. In addition, we have an ensemble room for group
study programs (clinics, workshops & masterclasses) .
To support all of our educational programs, a 1400 sq ft
showroom is available with an exclusive selection of
drumsets and world percussion. Our knowledgeable &
courteous sales staff are always available to assist your
product and/or program needs.
Recital Jam Session
James, Nick, Paul, Paramita & Doug
Single lesson (one time only lessons)
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