~ The Art of Making Instruments: Week 2 ~
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Cajón Construction
Learn to build this wonderful instrument from Peru. The cajón has become the favorite of percussionist and drummers because it’s easily portable and produces an extensive range of sounds. Come make your own and learn to play. Fantastic for drum circles, sessions and live gigs. Materials fee of $60 covers most of what is needed to build the cajón. Limit 8 students, ages 16 and up. frankmcguire79@hotmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Frank McGuire
Learn to play the cajón in the related class Cajón Playing, Period 4!
Learn to build this wonderful instrument from Peru. The cajón has become the favorite of percussionist and drummers because it’s easily portable and produces an extensive range of sounds. Come make your own and learn to play. Fantastic for drum circles, sessions and live gigs. Materials fee of $60 covers most of what is needed to build the cajón. Limit 8 students, ages 16 and up. frankmcguire79@hotmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Frank McGuire
Learn to play the cajón in the related class Cajón Playing, Period 4!
Native American Flute Making
If you’ve been inspired by the haunting sound of the woodland flute of Native Americans, consider constructing your own personal cedar or cane flute under the guidance of an experienced craftsman. Repeat students are welcome. Materials fee: $30 to $40. All levels. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Please register early for this class so that instructor will be sure to have enough building materials on hand for all students. See related class Native American Flute & Flute Playing.) tillrod@gmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Robin Tillery
If you’ve been inspired by the haunting sound of the woodland flute of Native Americans, consider constructing your own personal cedar or cane flute under the guidance of an experienced craftsman. Repeat students are welcome. Materials fee: $30 to $40. All levels. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Please register early for this class so that instructor will be sure to have enough building materials on hand for all students. See related class Native American Flute & Flute Playing.) tillrod@gmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Robin Tillery
Stumpf-Fiddle/Stomper-Doodle
Create a traditional percussion instrument called a Stomper-Doodle, Stumpf-Fiddle or Boom-bah, with various other names in other countries. It includes a broom handle, washboard, bell & horn and any other bottle & jar lids, soup or tuna cans, and any other jingly/rattle-y stuff you may want to add. The instructor provides tools and recycled materials but you may wish to bring some materials from home and an electric screwdriver. Materials fee: $35. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Students under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. www.sunnylandmusic.com slim.harrison@gmail.com Period 3 ~ Slim Harrison
Create a traditional percussion instrument called a Stomper-Doodle, Stumpf-Fiddle or Boom-bah, with various other names in other countries. It includes a broom handle, washboard, bell & horn and any other bottle & jar lids, soup or tuna cans, and any other jingly/rattle-y stuff you may want to add. The instructor provides tools and recycled materials but you may wish to bring some materials from home and an electric screwdriver. Materials fee: $35. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Students under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. www.sunnylandmusic.com slim.harrison@gmail.com Period 3 ~ Slim Harrison