ABOUT JOHN AVINGER
John Avinger has been studying, playing and promoting hand drumming since 1981. He was the director and producer of the Seattle World Rhythm Festival for 12 years, ran John's Music from 1981 to 2011, has taught drumming workshops for the Evergreen Orff Chapter (elementary music teachers), directed the kids drumming ensemble, Drums and Roses, which performed for the World Rhythm Festival and the Evergreen Orff Chapter, directed the junk percussion marching ensemble for the Solstice parade, and lots of other stuff.
" Play 3-7 part rhythms from Africa, Cuba, Haiti on congas and djembes.
Using vocalizations, body percussion, & hand drums (congas & djembes), we will experience what rhythm can do and it can do a lot. No experience necessary, drums provided.
Private lessons available on Conga and Djembe drums.
Drum parties for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or whatever parties. (Drums Provided) Contact me for more information.
CLASSES HELD AT JAMTOWN
The following classes take place at Jamtown in Lake City
JOHN'S BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING CLASSES for Adults
Beginning Drum classes start January 16th 2012 Play 3-7 part rhythms from Africa, Cuba, Haiti on congas and djembes Hand drum secrets revealed Rhythm unmasked Fun-therapeutic-improves brain functioning Drums provided Never played before? Yes you can. SECTION 1: Date: 6/4/2013 - 6/25/2013 Time: Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm Ages: Adults Tuition: $60.00 for 4 weeks. SECTION 2: Date: 7/3/2013 - 7/24/2013 Time: Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm Ages: Adults Tuition: $60.00 for 4 weeks. BEYOND BEGINNING (congas or djembes)
Beyond Beginning Drum classes start January 16th 2013 SECTION 1: Date: 6/4/2013 - 6/25/2013 Time: Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm Ages: Adults Tuition: $60.00 for 4 weeks. SECTION 2: Date: 7/3/2013 - 7/24/2013 Time: Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm Ages: Adults Tuition: $60.00 for 4 weeks.
After 30 years of business, John retired from retail sales, and closed John's Music Center. The store's last day of operation was August 31, 2011. John continues to teach drumming classes at The Music Center of the Northwest, a community music school in North Seattle. Information on John's Hand Drumming Classes is listed above.
Where to go for the products John's Music Center has sold? You now have 3 choices.
1.Mad Robin Music and Dance offers books, music, CDs, DVDs, recorders, Orff instruments, and mallets for Early Childhood and Elementary Music and Dance Education. We also carry recorders, music stands, and accessories for adult players. This on-line business was started by Margaret Swain, a 20-year employee of John's Music. She continues to serve music and dance educators through the internet and in person at workshops, courses and conferences. Mad Robin Music offers an on-site Orff Instrument Repair Service, as well as parts and technical support for teachers wishing to do their own repairs.
For more information on Mad Robin Music and Dance, please visit our website at: www.madrobinmusic.com or contact Margaret at:
Mad Robin Music and Dance
Phone: (206) 257-4143
Toll-Free: (855) 556-8447 www.madrobinmusic.com 2.The Drum Exchange is expanding its offerings in the areas of hand drums and small percussion. Their location is next door to John's Music Center and their website is www.drumexchange.com
JAMTOWN
1-888-JAMTOWN
www.jamtown.com
We appreciate all the interest and support we've received throughout John's Music's years of operation, and the many friendships that have grown from these interactions.
