The Wizdom Drumshed is a state-of-the-art teaching facility created by Rob in collaboration with Global Drum Ambassador Dom Famularo to provide the highest quality learning environment.
"Rob and I are working together to raise the fun factor in drumming and assist drummers everywhere to enjoy the adventure of musical expression! I am excited about what Rob offers to everyone who enters his Wizdom DrumShed!"
Dom Famularo (New York)
The 18 meter square studio is designed with four main teaching stations, based on the same teaching concepts and material as used in the original Wizdom Drumshed in New York.
The practise pad station includes two Vic Firth practise pads, a metronome, and strategically placed mirrors in front and at the side of the student. Here, the student studies hand techniques using the mirrors to be able to see and correct their movement, and to survey their own development.
The next teaching station is the snare drum study section. Here, the student can apply techniques learned on the pad directly to the snare drum and subsequently progress to advanced reading and rudimental work, perfecting their hand techniques.
The drum set teaching station includes two full drum sets outfitted by Pearl and Sabian, one for the student and one for the teacher. In this section, the student develops their voice on the drum set and can be guided by the teacher on the second drum set when needed. Both drum sets are fully miked up with quality microphones, linked to a 16 channel mixing desk and a Dvd recorder with HD recording facility to be able to record the drums and listen back for evaluation purposes. There are Vic Firth professional headphones and mp3 player connections at each drum set to enable play along sessions to music and then to record and listen back to the performance so as to analyse how the student sounds with the music.
There is a digital camera in place in the studio to be able to film any one of the teaching stations during study sessions, showing the student at work in real time on the main video screen, and also allowing the creation of a Dvd featuring parts of the lessons that the student can take home for later study.
The studio is completed by the fourth teaching station, an extensive media section including a library of study books, Dvds, CDs and drum magazines. There is also a large selection of drum study books and Dvds available to buy in the studio for enhance studies at home. Direct access to the internet is available in the studio so that the student and teacher can consult the World Wide Web, accessing the entire world of available drumming information. Using the web cam, the student will also eventually be able to participate in future on-line lessons and masterclasses by guest teachers via the internet.
"As well as being talented, Rob has an essential quality - the passion to transmit knowledge. It is rare to find someone who will go so far to help you understand something perfectly, to find that critical point that makes everything become clear. As well as this, Rob’s analysis of movement and hand position is particularly advanced, allowing him to explain in depth the techniques required to master the drum set."
JB Raynaut (Drummer with upcoming group Babylon Pression and student of Rob)
Rob's lessons are organised by 'Drumworks' (Assoc Law 1901).
Drumworks is an association that provides high quality education and coaching on the drumset for enthusiastic students, as well as assistance and guidance for active professional drumset artists in the music business.
To book lessons you must pay a membership fee to Drumworks.
Drumworks membership fee (1 year).......30 euros (pro-rata)
Lessons (1 hour)...........................................23 euros
For more lesson information and scheduling, please contact the president of Drumworks Association, Jennifer Sloan: drumworksjen@aol.com
Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 30 years.
An intense performer, Dom is one of the most respected solo drum artists in the world with a career built solely upon his unique skills as a drummer and motivational speaker.
He has presented clinics and masterclasses around the globe in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Canary Islands and South Africa.
He has directed and emceed major drumming expos around the world, and has been one of drumming’s most sought after private instructors for over 30 years. Students regularly fly in from around the globe for intensive study with Dom. A major player in the percussion industry, Dom acts as Education Director and Consultant for Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks for whom he oversees programs worldwide. He also works and supervises the Learning Advantage Program for Mapex Drums.
He has shared the stage with Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Coliauta, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Bernard Purdie, Rod Morgenstein, Chester Thompson, Terry Bozzio, Will Calhoun, Deen Castronovo, Russ McKinnon, Chad Smith, Mark Schulman, Denny Carmassi, Liberty DeVitto, and Jim Chapin in worldwide drumming events. Dom fondly remembers performances with both Jeff Porcaro and Larrie Londin, both of whom he is proud to have had a chance to meet and perform with.
www.domfamularo.com
Stephane Chamberland maintains a diverse career as a drumming performer and educator. Enjoying various styles of playing, he is known to be a versatile drummer, performing, reading and writing all styles of music. He has recorded and performed with many artists in conventions and festivals. Steph also performed with many bands in Canada and is now playing with his Jazz band and working on many other projects with freelance musicians.
Recognized internationally as an educator, Steph has given hundreds of drum clinics in schools, music stores and conventions over the past 8 years and has appeared at The Cape Breton Drum Festival 2008 (Nova Scotia, Canada). He was invited to the Taipei International Percussion Summer Camp (TIPSC) at the Taipei National University of the Arts in Taiwan. He travels around the world doing clinics for his sponsors. He also maintains a busy private teaching schedule at his studio in Quebec City, The Wizdom Drumshed, that he owns with Dom Famularo. The studio is a state-of-the-art teaching facility where drummers from all around the world come to study. Steph is also part of the education team for Vic Firth with the PDT+ program.
Stephane studied with several top teachers during many years in New York, New Jersey and Toronto, including Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Rick Gratton, Robby Ameen, Jeff Salem, Paul DeLong, Joe Bergamini, John Favicchia, Aldo Mazza, Frank Belluci, also with John Riley and Bobby Sanabria at Manhattan School of Music. He also studied at the Conservatory of Music in Quebec City and with several teachers in the Quebec City area.
Steph’s interest in writing and education has led him to becoming very active in the music publishing world. He is the co-author of the book The Weaker Side with Dom Famularo (Alfred Publishing), and a contributing writer for Modern Drummer Magazine and Classic Drummer Magazine. He has also been featured in Gigging Musician, Drums Etc, International Musician and Percussive Notes. His book was voted number one at the NAMM show 2008.
Steph endorses Mapex Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Evans Drumheads. He has worked on various promotional projects for Mapex Drums, co-creating the Mapex Learning Advantage Program, in addition to being engaged to work on educational posters for the company.
www.stephanechamberland.com
Garey Williams
Uniquely Gifted Educator
Garey Williams was first introduced to music when his father would take him to the college big band and jazz choir concerts while he was in grade school. His love for drumming and learning began when he purchased a used drumset and was given private lessons at the age of twelve. While immersed in school concert bands, orchestras, jazz bands, pep bands, marching bands, rock bands, percussion ensembles, etc., Garey also studied with many great teachers while attending public school and college. Garey Williams’ thirty years playing experience and over twenty-five years teaching experience has steadily built him a reputation as both a world-class drummer and uniquely gifted educator.
Garey holds a Masters of Music degree in Drumset, Percussion Performance and Jazz Studies from Central Washington University. His teaching experience includes private lessons, master classes and clinics at public schools, drum schools, jazz camps, percussion festivals, music stores, drum shops, as well as, teaching at Central Washington University, Yakima Valley Community College and Olympic College. Garey is also an active clinician for DW/Pacific drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo drumheads and LP Percussion.
Garey teaches all styles, all levels and all ages. Each student has unique drumming interests and needs and Garey tailors the lesson to the individual. Garey has the unique ability to inspire students without intimidating them. In addition to his extensive orchestral percussion background, Garey is one of the few drummers that can claim mastery in many different styles: Rock, Funk, R&B, Jazz and World music. Williams has personally studied over 100 different books, educational videos/DVDs and clinics/master classes from some of the worlds' greatest drummers. Garey’s extensive experience has led to the release of five educational products under his own publishing company, Drumset Artistry. He has available three instructional DVDs and two method books. Garey Williams has released two solo CDs and has been published and reviewed in: Rhythm Magazine, Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, Band World, and numerous regional and International publications.
Jim Chapin World Renowned Author says: "It's great to experience your great talent. Your technique is terrific. You're extraordinary. Really, really absolutely terrific...you're playing is sensational."
For additional information including reviews, video clips and more, visit Garey’s website at www.gareywilliams.com
