August 2011

8 August 2011

Win a Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach

Between performances at the V-Drum Contest Final (main stage 4pm), Steve Fisher will host a competition where members of the audience are invited for a play-off.

As the tempo of the RMP-5 increase, the rules are simple: If you can play a paradiddle at a faster tempo than Steve Fisher you win the RMP-5!

5 August 2011

Drum Lessons with Gary France

Gary France is an extraordinary combination of performer, presenter and educator. Born in USA, Gary now resides in Australia and is currently director of the Australian National University “DRUMatiX” program – an interactive music educational experience with three streams, catering for children of all ages, from Kindergarten to Year 12.

At last year’s V-Drum Festival, Gary France dropped in and gave impromptu percussion lessons to intermediate and advanced players.

They turned out to be a huge hit, with many people commenting that this alone was worth the price of admission.

This year, Gary France will teach up to 5 people at a time on a Roland V-Drum lab, so be sure to drop in for your lesson.

2 August 2011

Beginner Group Drum Lessons – Children Welcome

With an emphasis on fun, there is no age limit on this activity, so children of all ages are encouraged to give it a go – and dads are welcome to join in as well!

Far more than just teaching you which end of the stick to hold, the V-Drum Festival experts claim they can have anyone playing a song in under 20 minutes, so why not put them to test?

Perfect for fathers and sons, we encourage mothers and daughters to get involved as well, with beginner group drum lessons running continuously throughout the day.

By the end of the day, dozens of total beginners could go home knowing how to play a song on the drums!