Supporting a song - March 21st & 22nd
Intermediate level (advanced players welcome too)
Push yourself and connect with like-minded drummers at this immersive drum camp!
THE PLAN:
Friday 20th March (7:30pm) - Welcome drinks - TBC
Saturday 21st of March (10am - 5pm) - Day One of Camp
Sunday 22nd of March (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 10am on the Saturday.
You will have two days of playing, learning, performing and exploring various drumming concepts.
Areas covered will include but not be limited to: looking at famous songs and parts, creating your own drum parts and locking in with a bass player
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Accommodation (please organise a hotel if you are not local to Essex)
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 well past the beginners stage (think grade 3 and above) and have a good grasp of the following:
Rock/funk/pop grooves
Reading drum notation
Timing
Fills
Familiar with rudiments
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, a packed lunch and some ear plugs :)
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.
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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.