DIDGERIDOO SKILLS COURSE with Didge Project's AJ Block

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30

The Ark 107 Green St. #G55 Brooklyn, NY (map)

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TAKE YOUR DIDGERIDOO PLAYING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

TUESDAYS, APRIL 19 – JUNE 14, 2016, 7-8:30PM EST

LIVE IN GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN AND WORLDWIDE VIA VIDEO STREAM

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

SIX IN-PERSON DIDGERIDOO CLASSES WITH DIDGE PROJECT DIRECTOR AJ BLOCK
VIDEOS OF EACH CLASS, YOURS TO KEEP FOREVER
THE DIDGERIDOO SKILLS COURSE HANDBOOK (NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE)
BONUS: INSTANT ACCESS TO WORLD RHYTHMS FOR DIDGERIDOO, OUR 45-MINUTE ONLINE COURSE

WELCOME TO THE DIDGERIDOO SKILLS COURSE, A PROGRAM SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO HELP YOU DEVELOP A HIGH LEVEL OF MUSICIANSHIP AS A DIDGERIDOO PLAYER.

With a special focus on world rhythms, breathing patterns, expanding your palette of sounds and finding relaxation while you play, this course is guaranteed to make you shine as a didgeridoo player. After you learn the skills given in this class you will never again be at a loss for what to practice on didgeridoo. This program is led by AJ Block, co-founder and director of Didge Project.

This course is for you if you already play didgeridoo and are looking to take your playing to the next level. Topics include rhythmic playing, intonation, syncopation, playing with other musicians and writing and performing original compositions.

HEAR WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY :

I have taken two group courses with Didge Project, and both of them were fantastic, inspiring and uplifting. AJ and the Didge Project team are wonderful teachers, great people to be around, and their teaching style is very diverse. The didgeridoo is the first instrument I really enjoy playing because it is so profoundly basic and yet engages you physically and spiritually in complex and fascinating ways. I was actually surprised how quickly I could learn to make sounds and rhythms. The classes are clearly structured and methodical, lots of hands-on practice and personal guidance. I am now playing didge in yoga classes and people absolutely love the experience of its healing earth vibrations. I highly recommend any group classes or private sessions with Didge Project, please check it out and embark on a journey into peaceful sound!
– Nora Heilmann, Jivamukti Yoga teacher NYC

I’m into healthy lifestyle. I like to meditate and do other practices to help my health. That’s why playing the didgeridoo for sleep apnea is a wonderful thing for a person like me. It incorporates my interest in musicianship and world cultures. I thought it was going to be difficult but it really isn’t… I would really encourage you. It can change your life.
– Cathy, Actress, Singer and Artist

In addition to the benefits of learning the didgeridoo, members of our programs typically experience a positive, ripple effect of enjoying an increased abundance of confidence, self-esteem, self-worth and greater joy. The Didgeridoo Skills Course is more than just a “program,” it’s a way of believing in yourself that benefits you in many ways and is designed to help you:

* Strengthen your rhythmic abilities
* Play with other musicians
* Refining the quality of your sound
* Integrate vocal technique into your playing
* Learn to play longer on the didgeridoo
* Breathe deeper
* Expand your lung capacity
* Reduce and eliminate symptoms of sleep apnea, snoring and other respiratory conditions
* Channel stress into a positive outlet
* Explore meditation through sound

The Didgeridoo Skills Course includes:

Six in-person didgeridoo classes with members of Didge Project

Each class blends in-depth training, exercises, practice regiments and multifarious approaches to get to the goals of didgeridoo playing including: circular breathing, playing with a beautiful tone, and rhythmic playing. This new and exciting format is designed to help you understand at a deep level how to move your playing forward by quantum leaps instead of by incremental steps. Expect to be challenged and supported as we guide you to create a plan of action for your development as a didgeridoo player.

Video Summaries of Each Class

Each class comes with a 10-15 minute summary video covering all techniques learned. You will have access to each video immediately after each class, allowing you to review the material with visual reference indefinitely.

The Didgeridoo Skills Course Handbook (not available elsewhere)

You will never be at a loss for what to practice because all exercises will be provided for you in both written and video format. You will be given the exact steps to take in order to master the technical side of didgeridoo playing.

BONUS: Instant access to World Rhythms for Didgeridoo

World Rhythms for Didgeridoo is a 45-minute online course that will show you exactly what it takes to develop a wide palate of musical rhythms on your instrument. Drawing on music from Africa, Cuba, Brazil and the Middle-East this class will get you connecting to your inner pulse and learning the key rhythmic elements syncopation and subdivision. Through a combination of video, audio and PDF worksheets you will be guided through a number of approaches to enhance your didgeridoo playing.

Location:

Our in-person class location is The Ark, a beautiful loft space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Address, 107 Green St. #G55, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Online Participants:

Attend live via video chat or watch the full class video anytime at your own convenience. The class videos are yours to keep forever.

Dates:

We are confirmed for the following dates (all Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm EST): April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17, June 7, June 14.

FAQ:

What if I miss a class?

Each class is recorded in full so you will have access to the full length video, yours to keep indefinitely.

How Does Livestreaming Work?

Online Participants will connect to our livestream video and will be able to follow along in real time. Additionally, all classes will be recorded so you can take each class on your own schedule.

Program Cost: $180

Nowhere else will you get this much value for your money: Six live classes, video recordings, and course book, all with an experienced teacher who has worked with hundreds of didgeridoo players!