Hand Drumming Course Grades 4-8

The Hand Drumming Course will introduce students to West African, Brazilian, and Cuban musical traditions. Participants will experience a hands-on approach singing and playing drums, rattles and bells. 

Students will acquire specific percussion techniques as well as working on fundamental musical skills, such as listening, keeping steady time, developing musical dialogue, and improvisation.
See Course Schedule for course dates and times.

Teacher: Derek Gray 

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Our current hand drumming course
Starts Tues Sept 29, 2015.   for Grades 4-8

Our instructors Derek Gray is a widely recognized drummer who also specializes in hand drumming traditions. Here's Derek Gray's website.

HOW TO REGISTER

Simply call us or send an email

Tel: 416-266-8352

Email: info@bluffsmusic.com

Cost: $25 for each 10 week course

The cost is payable when registering.

* Generously supported by The Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council. *

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Group Drumming 
This introductory course uses Wakaa, a secular musical form of the Ga ethnic group (southern Ghana), to convey the essence of African group drumming. Students learn the proper techniques of various percussion instruments and are exposed to the core concepts of this music, including melodic rhythm, musical dialogue, and polyrhythm. Further emphasis is put on time keeping, listening, hearing, and creative improvisation!

Level II builds upon the fundamental concepts covered in Level I. Through exposure to Agbadza - Ewe (south-east Ghana) dance-drumming - students will further their comprehension of musical pulse, rhythmic interplay, polyrhythm, and improvisation.

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Piano Keyboard Lab

Piano Keyboard Lab offers instruction in piano keyboard skills (beginner to Grade 5 Conservatory level) using portable keyboards and laptop computers with fun and interactive software. Up to 12 students per class. The software is designed with graphics, cartoon characters, games and a music library to make the learning experience fun and appealing to all age groups. The teacher guides students through the use of the software and provides additional musical activities to complement the program.

(up to 12 students per class)
Teacher: Joseph Hsieh 
Refer to our Class Schedule for class dates and times

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Piano Course


Taught by qualified teachers. Preparation for Conservatory exams on request. 




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Vocal Music - Junior level


A beginning approach to vocal singing and musical training for children in grades 1-8. The class covers singing technique, solfege, reading skills, music theory and group songs, and is taught with a variety of fun activities and visual aids.

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Teacher: Nicole Bower

Guitar Course

Beginners start with open position, and learn one string at a time. Students are introduced to note reading and apply open position notes, open position chords and strumming patterns. With these basic materials students begin learning songs and progress at their own pace in a variety of styles from folk and classical to pop and rock .


Teachers: Evan Buckland, Peter Albis
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Music and Movement. Grades 1-3

These classes use an Orff-based approach to explore songs, games and rhythms. Children will also have the opportunity to do hands-on work with xylophones, drums and small percussion.

Teacher: Derek Gray

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