WOMEN’S advanced DRUM CAMP - june 14th & 15th
Advanced camp is here!!
The theme will be “Feel, Fills and Ostinatos - Levelled up!”
Come and meet like minded women and level up your drumming journey with this immersive weekend.
THE PLAN:
Friday 13th June (7:30pm) - Welcome drinks - TBC
Saturday 14th of June (10am - 5pm) - Day One of Camp
Sunday 15th of June (10am - 5pm) - Day Two of Camp
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
For everyone, the following will be included:
Syllabus book
Sticks
Practice Pad and stand
Tea/Coffee making facilities
Light refreshments/snacks
Welcome drinks are optional on the Friday evening and then Camp starts at 10 am on the Saturday.
You will have two days of playing, learning, performing and exploring various drumming concepts.
Areas we’ll dive into include, but aren’t limited to: feel - mastering the nuances that make a beat groove effortlessly, expanding your fill vocabulary with advanced concepts, and exploring ostinatos to push the creative boundaries of rhythmic layering.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Accommodation (please see below of recommended places to stay)
Food* - some snacks will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. There is a kitchen and fridge on site to store your lunch.
*There are no shops within walking distance so make sure you bring food with you or are prepared to drive to the high street (7 mins away).
WHERE IS IT?
The Fryerning Parish Room
Mill Green Rd,
Fryerning,
Ingatestone
CM4 0HS
WHO’S THIS FOR?
Drummers that are past the intermediate stage and have a good grasp of the following:
Rock/funk/pop/shuffle grooves
Reading drum notation
Playing fills
Good knowledge of rudiments
Good bass and snare independence
Grade 5 and above
This is also for you if you are feeling stuck with your playing. If you are seeking inspiration and wanting to learn in a safe, positive and encouraging space.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Just yourself and a packed lunch.
I will provide practice pads, stands and sticks. But please do bring your own sticks if you have a preferred model you like to use.
You will want to bring some food with you and there will be snacks / refreshments on hand and full access to a kitchen over the two days. You can also use Deliveroo / Uber Eats if you want hot food and don’t want to bring a packed lunch.
TRAVEL:
Ingatestone station is a 5 minute drive from the Parish room that is our venue. Its in a quiet, peaceful area and is going to be ideal to really immerse ourselves in drumming and learning new things.
There is plenty of Parking in front of the room and nearby.
If you don’t drive and need to be picked up from the Station please let me know upon booking your place.
PLACES TO STAY
If you are not local to Essex then please have a look at these hotels which are close by:
REVIEWS:
Tickets:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Due to the special nature of this camp, places will be limited to 8. If you don’t manage to get a place this time please feel free to email me or click HERE and I will put you on the waiting list. You will be contacted in the event of a space opening up.
REFUND POLICY
Due to the nature of this event and the upfront costs, tickets are not refundable.