Jim Donovan Music

3.27.10 :: Columbia, SC :: Day of Drumming : SINGLE WORKSHOP

You are purchasing ONE advance single workshop registration for:

3.27.10 :: The Columbia Day of Drumming with Jim Donovan

Award winning teacher and founding member of the band Rusted Root

Advance registration strongly suggested. Space is limited.

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Single Workshop Only: $35 in advance / $45 at the door

The Columbia Day of Drumming Schedule

12-2:30pm The Rhythm Renewal Drumming Workshop : Learn rhythms, songs and techniques from Africa, Brazil and beyond! Find new ways to build purpose and connection with others, deepen listening skills, and explore ways to enhance creativity.

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2:30-3:30 Lunch Break (The White Mule has FANTASTIC food, good veggie choices and low prices.)

3:30-6:00pm Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop : In this unique workshop you will learn beneficial mantras, relaxing drumming rhythms, rejuvenating breathing exercises and powerfully effective concepts that you can use everyday to improve your whole self.

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Venue: The White Mule | 1530 Main St. Columbia, SC 29201

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

If you have a question or prefer to register by phone call workshop organizer Mandy Odum at 803-231-9616

Except in the unlikely case that we cancel the event, there are no refunds for this event. All ticket sales are final.

About the instructor

Jim Donovan is an award winning teacher and performer. He was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. In 2008, Donovan was named Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year by the readers of Drum! Magazine.

He is the author of the soon-to-be-released inspirational book "Serving the Groove".

He has studied and played African drums with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Mamady Keita. He also studied African music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.  He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via performance, readings and field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.

As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. Including his newest release World Rhythm Seeds : Jam Along Audio Tool CD.

Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Summer Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.

Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.

$35.00 only