Join Inner Vision Orchestra’s Free Drumming Workshops for Blind and Visually Impaired People in Hastings!
Unleash your rhythm and come on a musical journey! Baluji Music Foundation and the Inner Vision Orchestra - the only orchestra of professional blind musicians in the world - in partnership with the Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind (HRVAB), proudly present a unique opportunity for blind and partially sighted individuals to discover the joy of drumming.
Don't miss out on our uplifting 10-week drumming workshop series starting this September!
Dates: 11th September - 13th November 2023 (10 weeks)
Time: Monday evenings, meet and greet (at the station) at 6.30pm, session 7pm till 9pm
Location: The John Taplin Centre, 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LQ
To register your interest or to find out more:
Email baluji@baluji.com or telephone 020 7226 2094
What to expect:
Expert Guidance: Learn from the best in the business! Renowned local musician and drumming instructor, Phil Little, will lead the workshops, sharing his wealth of experience and passion for percussion. An extremely versatile performer and recording artist Phil has been playing drums for over fifty years. His musical tastes range from jazz fusion to samba and African drumming and he is a Veteran of London Pub Rock. He was most recently performing and recording with The Rhythm Section and releases his own music which is available on Spotify and all streaming platforms. You will be learning on congas, djembe, bongos and more. Bring your own drums if you like but don’t worry we have plenty!
Musical Inspiration: Joining Phil is local talented singer, Linn Davies from the Inner Vision Orchestra, who will serve as an assistant coach. Together, they will create a friendly and inclusive environment to help you discover your musical talents.
Build a Friendly Drumming Band: Through weekly sessions you will develop a rhythm band together and create something truly amazing.
Performance Showcase: In the final week, we'll celebrate your progress with a special performance for your family and friends. Showcase your newfound drumming skills and experience the thrill of performing in front of a friendly audience!
Fun and social: The break during the workshops will be a time to relax and socialize with a cold drink or a cup of tea and a biscuit and lots of chat.
Easy Transportation: We want to make attending our workshops as convenient as possible. Meet and greet will be available from St Leonards Warrior Square, courtesy of the HRVAB mini bus.
All instructors and volunteers are DBS checked and volunteers also have sighted guide training so you can relax and enjoy the music!
About:
*Phil Little
Resident in Hastings, Phil has played with various bands including The Rhythm Section which featured some of the best musicians in the Hastings area playing Latin classics such as Oye Como Va and Samba Pa Ti. He has extensive experience teaching drums and percussion privately as well as in schools, colleges and community groups. In 1993 Phil founded the Live Music Forum which campaigned successfully for the relaxation of laws restricting live music in England and Wales, with the Live Music Act 2012. He also helped establish Samba Percussion in Hastings by co-founding Bloco Liberdade and later, Sambalanco. Phil has four albums available on major streaming platforms and continues to campaign on live music and copyright issues. http://www.littledrum.co.uk/
*About the Baluji Music Foundation
Founded 15 years ago by blind Indian multi-instrumentalist and composer Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Linda Shanson, the Baluji Music Foundation is an arts charity programming and promoting events featuring blind and partially sighted musicians and advancing access to musical and artistic experiences for blind and partially sighted people. Its showcase project is the Inner Vision Orchestra of 20+ professional blind musicians which performs nationally and internationally and has released music on Arc/Naxos. Email baluji@baluji.com or ring us on 020 7226 2094 www.balujimusicfoundation.org. Registered charity number 1130985
*Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind HRVAB is committed to providing access to services, support and information to those with visual difficulties. It is an independent charity run by dedicated volunteers & staff to provide events & resources.