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Private Lessons Closed…

David Hughes — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:47:10 +0000

Hello Friends,

All private lessons have stopped running until further notice. All classes we offer at local schools or home school groups will continue with out interruption.

Thank you for your support of and interest in music education…

David Hughes

A few pics of fun from the Summer!

David Hughes — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:11:18 +0000

Here are a few fun pics from drum fun over Summer 2011!

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Great Time at the Gulf Shores Arts Camp

David Hughes — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:42:17 +0000

I had a WONDERFUL time working with the students at the Gulf Shores United Methodist Arts Camp last week! "Gulf Shores United Methodist Church held their first Fine Arts Camp June 13-16. The camp was free for the south Baldwin community. Children (ages 4-year- old to rising fifth graders) came from Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta and Foley."

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A Community Partnership: TRC and St. Mark

David Hughes — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:55:19 +0000

The Rhythm Center has a new room mate! St. Mark’s Early Learning Center and The Rhythm Center are moving into facilities that previously housed St. Mark’s elementary school on Azalea Road. This creative partnership provides the opportunity for all children attending St. Mark’s Early Learning Center to receive exciting music classes every morning as part of their daily curriculum. Monday through Friday every child will play drums, dance, sing and enjoy the wonders of music! Also, every afternoon and evening The Rhythm Center will provide the Mobile community exciting music experiences that will include drum ensembles, a student band program, string and fiddle ensembles, and contemporary worship classes.

Summer Drum Camps 2011

David Hughes — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:40:12 +0000

Don't miss four exciting days packed full of drums, music and fun with friends! The Rhythm Center Summer Drum Camps offer a fun way to learn about a variety of exciting percussion instruments. Students will develop technical abilities, learn foundational music concepts and build teamwork skills while performing music in a group environment. Come join in the fun this Summer while we play drums together! Each four day camp can serve ten to fifteen students. Call 251-635-9102 to register.

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When The Saints Go Marching In

David Hughes — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:40:23 +0000

On a weekly basis I have the opportunity to teach private percussion lessons at St. Paul's Episcopal School. Tammy Nicholas, the intermediate school music teacher, has kindly opened her room to me in the afternoons so I can have enough space to bring different drums to use in the lessons. She also has a wonderful set of Orff instruments in her room and this gives me the opportunity to incorporate mallets into our private lessons. One of my students, a fourth grader named Carson, wanted to learn the melody to "When the Saints Go Marching In". The video below shows the result of his quickly learning the melody and playing it with a very nice syncopated and swinging feel. Nice work Carson!

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The Inaugural Bay Area Percussion Fest!

David Hughes — Sat, 07 May 2011 23:16:28 +0000

Don’t miss three days packed full of percussion, percussion and more percussion! It’s the first Bay Area Percussion Fest! This July at the Larkins Music Center in downtown Mobile. Come experience exciting classes as you improve your technique, learn new skills and enjoy making music with like minded musicians. The Bay Area Percussion Fest is designed to provide a fun and supportive environment to explore the magnificent world of percussion. Registration deadline is June 29th. So register today!

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The Groovy Drum Group and Banuwa

David Hughes — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:04:09 +0000

The Rhythm Center teaches a third grade world percussion class at St. Paul's Episcopal School. The students learn about percussion instruments and cultures from around the world. One day we discovered a wonderful set of Orff instruments inside a large cabinet. Here is a fun little arrangement the students created of the Liberian folk tune "Banuwa."

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Adventures in Ethnic Drumming 2.0

David Hughes — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:06:50 +0000

Here we go again! The first "Adventures" class in Daphne was a blast so we are doing it again February 7 - March 28! Download the registration form right here or call 251-635-9102! Adventures in Ethnic Drumming: Come explore your rhythm with this exciting and interactive group drumming class. This rhythmic adventure is open to all levels of musician from the beginner to the advanced percussionist. We will learn about a variety of hand drums from around the world and will discuss how to use these drums in many different styles of music.

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Alana Dym, a Lady Who Likes to Drum – Part 1

David Hughes — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:43:58 +0000

Are there any girls out there who just love to hit on drums? Of course there are, but for some reason the world of percussion still seems to be a (at least the stereotype is it's a) BOYS world. So.... Today's podcast begins a series of interviews I will do with female percussionists from around the world. The first interview is with a lady from Miami, Florida by the name of Alana Dym. What you will hear is the first part in a...

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