Classes with Navaro: Drumming in Vancouver
Current Class Session, RHYTHMIC UNIVERSE - at Top. Previous Class Sessions below.
In classes we enjoy a community space of making music where parts are given according to your level. Beginners are welcomed, intermediate to advanced players are challenged and offered leading parts. Whether you are a serious student of music, or a playful soul looking to be part of a drum circle, there is a place for everyone.
In a typical series we play traditional tribal music pieces with interlocking parts and often chants. As well, we learn foundations of rhythm, techniques of drumming and percussion, and how rhythmic parts interact. We take a step by step process: We learn parts, put them together, add breaks and transitions, sing, and play each piece for a long time, analyzing, understanding, and embodying its layers: Counts, pulsations, patterns, relationships. Through doing this foundational work, the rhythms reveal their energies.
Traditional drum pieces are Mandalas of Sound.
As we play, we embody the music and receive its benefits. Rhythm and chant are human designs that reflect the living tapestry of creation. They help us to focus, expand and transform consciousness. As well, they are vehicles through which we can cultivate and direct our own powerful energies. Rhythm aligns us with our human, global, and cosmic community. There are often chants that accompany the music. We also learn about the history and origins of each piece. And finally, we play with awareness to the music's effects. Being in rhythm develops one's body, mind, and energetic systems.
I look forward to journeying with you over the next 2 months, in this time of 2012 revelation and acceleration.
Navaro
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Rhythmic Universe Hand Drum Classes with Navaro
Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2012: 8 Week Session: Tues 7-9pm. 2 hour classes allow for a dynamic and embodied experience.
Try a class, take the whole session, or drop in ($20). At Open Door Yoga Studio, at 1461 Venables,
SPECIAL CLASS ON TUES FEB 14, AS PART OF WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY, Info below.
"As an oasis within a bustling city, Navaro's drum classes invoke connectivity and relief through rhythm, music and community. As we play we heal... It is a sonic sanctuary which rejuvenates the body and spirit. The classes also teach strong technical skills, along with the history of tribal 'technologies', and deepen understanding of the structures that create the magic and mystery of rhythm and chant." Student, Jordan Tal / DJ Elemental Rhythm
The series 'Rhythmic Universe' will explore all of the above, in forms drawn from West and Southern African musics...and possibly rhythms from other tribal lands. The material downloads as the students appear.
Instruction in class is primarily for Hand Drums, especially Djembe, Bass Drums, Percussion, and the large Gourd Shaker Shekere, for those with special interest.
For information about Navaro's drumming history and focus, visit 'ABOUT' in the drop-down menu above
Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced players welcomed. Parts are assigned according to level.
The presence of many returning students creates a strong base for new drummers to flow into.
Navaro Franco has been actively Rhythmic for over 30 years. For an example of a class series, please read 'Roots and Bones of Rhythm', below.
Info & Registration: navaro@tribal-bliss.com (778) 239-8444
www.navarofranco.com
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Valentine's Day Sonic Healing Session: Love-Drum for the Earth
On Feb 14, the Drum Class will play in honor of World Sound Healing Day:
Valentine's day this year happens to fall on my ongoing Tues Drum Class night. I'm not much into commercially dictated holidays, but I am delighted to turn the focus of Valentine's Day in this direction. Bring someone you love to class - a friend or partner :Two can come for $25 instead of $40
In this Love-Drum Session, we will chant and drum to focus our energies and generate love for our gorgeous, beloved planet Earth. This will be a beautiful sonic healing session.
We make a critical difference by holding attention for Gaia in this way. The Ancients knew this, and held regular ceremony for that purpose. The many Standing Stones and ancient mound structures in Britain, for example, were energy focalizers placed on critical ley lines and Earth pressure points, to balance and heal. Aboriginal people in Australia had their Song Lines, which arise from planetary meridian lines. They believed the Earth was singing Creation into being at every moment, and they supported that process with their music, dance, and ceremony.
We have all but forgotten such practices, but memory of our ancient practices are re-awakening, at this critical time of 2012. Come out to drum on Tues to support planetary healing.
Regular Drop In Price for one is $20. Bring a friend or loved one for only $5 The total price for 2 people: $25. (instead of $40).
Chants and Rhythms For Feb 14:
~ Ife Loju L'Aiye, Nigeria - Love to the World, from Babatunde Olatunji
~ Pygmy Forest Chant - Baka people of the Rainforest in Cameroon
~ Amahibouwoye - The Darkness of the Forest is Good, Baka people, West Africa
~ Chomalongma - Chomalongma means Holy Mother, and refers to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest in Tibet
~ Wanjani - Australian Aboriginal
~ Mbira Music (22 key thumb piano) - Singing Parts for Kariga Mombe, Zimbabwe
Full information for World Sound Healing Day that inspires this drum session.
You can also join in the intentional World Sonic Meditation at 12 noon, wherever you are.
“Sensory perception is the silken web that binds our separate nervous systems into the encompassing ecosystem"
~ David Abram, author of Spell of the Sensuous
WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY INFO:
February 14, 2012. "The Sound Heard Around the World"
Join thousands throughout the planet for the 10th Annual WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY on Tues, Feb 14, 2012. At 12 noon, sound forth for 5 minutes with the "AH", created and projected with the energy of compassion and love, sending a sonic valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth. We sound together for planetary peace and harmony.
Please visit this link: http://www.worldsoundhealingday.org/ for more information.
The purpose of WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY is:
To positively affect the Earth through the use of sound
To bring awareness of the power of intentional sound
To create a conscious community using sound for planetary healing
To help awaken humanity to Unity Consciousness
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Roots and Bones of Rhythm Nov-Dec 2011 Session
This session was a beautiful exploration of many aspects and styles of rhythm.
The learning environment is community oriented. Parts are given appropriately: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced....all levels support each other within the music
Material Covered over 7 weeks:
Pulsation Fundamentals / Doubling Warmup / JoJo South African Gumboot Dance rhythms transposed to Djembe Drum, Jun Jun and Kinkeni (bass drums of varying size) / Brazilian Samba Shaker and Bell Patterns / Doubling Pulsation Warmup / Playing from Touch Roll / '3 of 8' beats Rhythmic Creation group exercise / '3 of 6' beats Rhythmic Creation & group rhythm exercise / Trance Piece 'Bump' (original Navaro) based on '3 of 8' and '3 of 6' explorations / Mahi - Haitian Rhythms (traditional West African roots music) - used as 2 Interlocking Bass Drum Parts as foundation for 'Bump'.
Normally we sing traditional chants in our material, however this session we got so engrossed in exploring pulsation and rhythmic forms that we didn't do any chants, for the first time in a class session, in years!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sync Up with the Healing Drum Drum Workshop with Navaro, Thurs Oct 27, 2011, 7-9pm
1461 Venables (at Clark), $20 drums available for use for $2
African Chants and Rhythms are a Tribal Technology that synchronize our physical and electrical pulsations. As brain and body waves are slowed and energized, we achieve peace, exuberance and clarity. We align with Earth and the natural cosmological world of cycles.
__________________________________________________________________________________
NAVARO'S FALL DRUM CLASSES Sept / Oct 2011, + 2 Individual DRUM WORKSHOPS
The 7 week series class is an ongoing community that grows and welcomes new students.
Each class is a sonic healing session, even as we learn rhythms, chants, technique and principles of music. Material is drawn mainly from African traditions, and also from other world tribal traditions. We learn primarily on djembe, as well as hand percussion and Bass Drums: Jun Juns. Shekere instruction for those who desire. For varied levels of players.
Drum Session sign-ups have access to the 2 monthly workshops in Sept & Oct as bonus sessions or to use as make ups for missed classes. __________________________________________________________________________________
DRUMMING, PULSATION, HEALING, & COMMUNITY
2 Drum Workshops: Thurs Sept 22 & Thurs Oct 27, 7-9pm At 1461 Venables. $20 per workshop
Each night can be taken individually, or do both workshops for a deeper exploration of the material. We will learn Tribal rhythms and chants, and practice technical aspects of rhythm to understand the principles of pulsation, connection, and healing within the music. These are basic energies that tribal people recognize and use rhythm for. These things are not normally verbalized. These workshops explore the music and its purpose in depth, while also teaching rhythm and drum technique.
http://www.navarofranco.com/testimonials.html
__________________________________________________________________________________
EARTH PRAYERS DANCE JOURNEY Theme: Wild Wisdom. Sat. Oct. 8, 2011, 2-5pm
Led by Navaro and Shine Edgar. Live Drumming, Didjeridu, Percussion, Mbira - with Dance Facilitation
WORKSHOP: Sat Oct 8, 2011
For Dancers and non-dancers alike. If you love music, dance, and healing, come to move and be moved.
Together Navaro and Shine hold space and create Soundscapes for your dance. Learn simple tools that elicit your healing movement, with everyone dancing their dance within the group body.
At Open Door Yoga, 1111 Commercial Drive
$25 pre-registered and pre-paid, or $30 at the door
Pre-register with Navaro: navaro@tribal-bliss.com
Shine Edgar info: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1652334265&ref=ts
Navaro http://www.navarofranco.com
In classes we enjoy a community space of making music where parts are given according to your level. Beginners are welcomed, intermediate to advanced players are challenged and offered leading parts. Whether you are a serious student of music, or a playful soul looking to be part of a drum circle, there is a place for everyone.
In a typical series we play traditional tribal music pieces with interlocking parts and often chants. As well, we learn foundations of rhythm, techniques of drumming and percussion, and how rhythmic parts interact. We take a step by step process: We learn parts, put them together, add breaks and transitions, sing, and play each piece for a long time, analyzing, understanding, and embodying its layers: Counts, pulsations, patterns, relationships. Through doing this foundational work, the rhythms reveal their energies.
Traditional drum pieces are Mandalas of Sound.
As we play, we embody the music and receive its benefits. Rhythm and chant are human designs that reflect the living tapestry of creation. They help us to focus, expand and transform consciousness. As well, they are vehicles through which we can cultivate and direct our own powerful energies. Rhythm aligns us with our human, global, and cosmic community. There are often chants that accompany the music. We also learn about the history and origins of each piece. And finally, we play with awareness to the music's effects. Being in rhythm develops one's body, mind, and energetic systems.
I look forward to journeying with you over the next 2 months, in this time of 2012 revelation and acceleration.
Navaro
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rhythmic Universe Hand Drum Classes with Navaro
Jan 10 - Feb 28, 2012: 8 Week Session: Tues 7-9pm. 2 hour classes allow for a dynamic and embodied experience.
Try a class, take the whole session, or drop in ($20). At Open Door Yoga Studio, at 1461 Venables,
SPECIAL CLASS ON TUES FEB 14, AS PART OF WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY, Info below.
"As an oasis within a bustling city, Navaro's drum classes invoke connectivity and relief through rhythm, music and community. As we play we heal... It is a sonic sanctuary which rejuvenates the body and spirit. The classes also teach strong technical skills, along with the history of tribal 'technologies', and deepen understanding of the structures that create the magic and mystery of rhythm and chant." Student, Jordan Tal / DJ Elemental Rhythm
The series 'Rhythmic Universe' will explore all of the above, in forms drawn from West and Southern African musics...and possibly rhythms from other tribal lands. The material downloads as the students appear.
Instruction in class is primarily for Hand Drums, especially Djembe, Bass Drums, Percussion, and the large Gourd Shaker Shekere, for those with special interest.
For information about Navaro's drumming history and focus, visit 'ABOUT' in the drop-down menu above
Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced players welcomed. Parts are assigned according to level.
The presence of many returning students creates a strong base for new drummers to flow into.
Navaro Franco has been actively Rhythmic for over 30 years. For an example of a class series, please read 'Roots and Bones of Rhythm', below.
Info & Registration: navaro@tribal-bliss.com (778) 239-8444
www.navarofranco.com
___________________________________________________________________________________
Valentine's Day Sonic Healing Session: Love-Drum for the Earth
On Feb 14, the Drum Class will play in honor of World Sound Healing Day:
Valentine's day this year happens to fall on my ongoing Tues Drum Class night. I'm not much into commercially dictated holidays, but I am delighted to turn the focus of Valentine's Day in this direction. Bring someone you love to class - a friend or partner :Two can come for $25 instead of $40
In this Love-Drum Session, we will chant and drum to focus our energies and generate love for our gorgeous, beloved planet Earth. This will be a beautiful sonic healing session.
We make a critical difference by holding attention for Gaia in this way. The Ancients knew this, and held regular ceremony for that purpose. The many Standing Stones and ancient mound structures in Britain, for example, were energy focalizers placed on critical ley lines and Earth pressure points, to balance and heal. Aboriginal people in Australia had their Song Lines, which arise from planetary meridian lines. They believed the Earth was singing Creation into being at every moment, and they supported that process with their music, dance, and ceremony.
We have all but forgotten such practices, but memory of our ancient practices are re-awakening, at this critical time of 2012. Come out to drum on Tues to support planetary healing.
Regular Drop In Price for one is $20. Bring a friend or loved one for only $5 The total price for 2 people: $25. (instead of $40).
Chants and Rhythms For Feb 14:
~ Ife Loju L'Aiye, Nigeria - Love to the World, from Babatunde Olatunji
~ Pygmy Forest Chant - Baka people of the Rainforest in Cameroon
~ Amahibouwoye - The Darkness of the Forest is Good, Baka people, West Africa
~ Chomalongma - Chomalongma means Holy Mother, and refers to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest in Tibet
~ Wanjani - Australian Aboriginal
~ Mbira Music (22 key thumb piano) - Singing Parts for Kariga Mombe, Zimbabwe
Full information for World Sound Healing Day that inspires this drum session.
You can also join in the intentional World Sonic Meditation at 12 noon, wherever you are.
“Sensory perception is the silken web that binds our separate nervous systems into the encompassing ecosystem"
~ David Abram, author of Spell of the Sensuous
WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY INFO:
February 14, 2012. "The Sound Heard Around the World"
Join thousands throughout the planet for the 10th Annual WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY on Tues, Feb 14, 2012. At 12 noon, sound forth for 5 minutes with the "AH", created and projected with the energy of compassion and love, sending a sonic valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth. We sound together for planetary peace and harmony.
Please visit this link: http://www.worldsoundhealingday.org/ for more information.
The purpose of WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY is:
To positively affect the Earth through the use of sound
To bring awareness of the power of intentional sound
To create a conscious community using sound for planetary healing
To help awaken humanity to Unity Consciousness
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Roots and Bones of Rhythm Nov-Dec 2011 Session
This session was a beautiful exploration of many aspects and styles of rhythm.
The learning environment is community oriented. Parts are given appropriately: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced....all levels support each other within the music
Material Covered over 7 weeks:
Pulsation Fundamentals / Doubling Warmup / JoJo South African Gumboot Dance rhythms transposed to Djembe Drum, Jun Jun and Kinkeni (bass drums of varying size) / Brazilian Samba Shaker and Bell Patterns / Doubling Pulsation Warmup / Playing from Touch Roll / '3 of 8' beats Rhythmic Creation group exercise / '3 of 6' beats Rhythmic Creation & group rhythm exercise / Trance Piece 'Bump' (original Navaro) based on '3 of 8' and '3 of 6' explorations / Mahi - Haitian Rhythms (traditional West African roots music) - used as 2 Interlocking Bass Drum Parts as foundation for 'Bump'.
Normally we sing traditional chants in our material, however this session we got so engrossed in exploring pulsation and rhythmic forms that we didn't do any chants, for the first time in a class session, in years!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sync Up with the Healing Drum Drum Workshop with Navaro, Thurs Oct 27, 2011, 7-9pm
1461 Venables (at Clark), $20 drums available for use for $2
African Chants and Rhythms are a Tribal Technology that synchronize our physical and electrical pulsations. As brain and body waves are slowed and energized, we achieve peace, exuberance and clarity. We align with Earth and the natural cosmological world of cycles.
__________________________________________________________________________________
NAVARO'S FALL DRUM CLASSES Sept / Oct 2011, + 2 Individual DRUM WORKSHOPS
The 7 week series class is an ongoing community that grows and welcomes new students.
Each class is a sonic healing session, even as we learn rhythms, chants, technique and principles of music. Material is drawn mainly from African traditions, and also from other world tribal traditions. We learn primarily on djembe, as well as hand percussion and Bass Drums: Jun Juns. Shekere instruction for those who desire. For varied levels of players.
Drum Session sign-ups have access to the 2 monthly workshops in Sept & Oct as bonus sessions or to use as make ups for missed classes. __________________________________________________________________________________
DRUMMING, PULSATION, HEALING, & COMMUNITY
2 Drum Workshops: Thurs Sept 22 & Thurs Oct 27, 7-9pm At 1461 Venables. $20 per workshop
Each night can be taken individually, or do both workshops for a deeper exploration of the material. We will learn Tribal rhythms and chants, and practice technical aspects of rhythm to understand the principles of pulsation, connection, and healing within the music. These are basic energies that tribal people recognize and use rhythm for. These things are not normally verbalized. These workshops explore the music and its purpose in depth, while also teaching rhythm and drum technique.
http://www.navarofranco.com/testimonials.html
__________________________________________________________________________________
EARTH PRAYERS DANCE JOURNEY Theme: Wild Wisdom. Sat. Oct. 8, 2011, 2-5pm
Led by Navaro and Shine Edgar. Live Drumming, Didjeridu, Percussion, Mbira - with Dance Facilitation
WORKSHOP: Sat Oct 8, 2011
For Dancers and non-dancers alike. If you love music, dance, and healing, come to move and be moved.
Together Navaro and Shine hold space and create Soundscapes for your dance. Learn simple tools that elicit your healing movement, with everyone dancing their dance within the group body.
At Open Door Yoga, 1111 Commercial Drive
$25 pre-registered and pre-paid, or $30 at the door
Pre-register with Navaro: navaro@tribal-bliss.com
Shine Edgar info: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1652334265&ref=ts
Navaro http://www.navarofranco.com
