Hello - I have been asked by Hossam to pass on this information to all drummers -
Many Thanks

Chas Whitaker ( www.arabicdrum.co.uk )

Drumzy School of Egyptian Dance, Rhythm & MusicPresentsThe Professional Drummers Course PART A by Hossam Ramzy Egypt’s Ambassador of Rhythm.
For the first time ever, Hossam will be conducting a full year’s course to teach you how to play all the percussion instruments in an Egyptian dance orchestra & the role of each one of these instruments. With particular concentration on the Egyptian Tabla, the singing voice of this enchanting group of talking drums. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:-To play the Tabla, Duff, Mazhar, Req, Doholla, Sagat & Toura with techniques for each one of these instruments.-How to read basic musical notation for drumming.-Special technique for exercising and improving your skills as a drummer.-All the Egyptian dance rhythms, their roots & how they relate to each other.-Various Middle Eastern Rhythms and how they relate to each other as well as to the Egyptian Rhythms.-The various styles of Egyptian drumming : Classical, Folklore & Baladi.-The art of the TABLA SOLO & the principles of drumming for dancers.THE COURSE FORMAT:The course will consist of 12 x 2 hour classes in 12 months. Starting in October 2007. With home work to be presented by you on video DVD within 15 days of each class. Your home work will be studied, analyzed, graded and you will be instructed as to any corrections or improvements for you to work on and present in your next class. Six of these classes, will be private, one - to - one classes, the other six will be group classes to enhance your ability to play as a member of a percussion ensemble. PLACE:The private 1-2-1 classes will be held at Drumzy Studio, East Grinstead, West Sussex. The group classes will be held in a studio to be announced when course participants are all signed up. Course Fees The course is £1000 GBP (plus VAT @17.5%) Payable in two instalments. 50% to register & start on the course. And 50% on starting the 5th class. You must have and own your instruments. But some instruments will be available during the 1-2-1 classes.Only 12 places available on this course, so reserve your place early. For More Information on how to reserve your place, please contact us at: RAMZY MUSIC INT. LTD.on +44 1342 410800 Or write to drumzy@btconnect.com