DRUMTOUR III
Drumming Immersion Adventure
Backpacking
with Reid DeFever
10 days
Exploring the wonderous countryside of New Zealand or the jungles and
beaches of Costa Rica
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New Zealand, November 15-26, 2011
Drumming
Immersion Adventure Backpacking
with Reid DeFever
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10
days of Drumming and backpacking across the wonderous countryside
of New Zealand's 'North Island' Lake Taupo, Mt Tauhara, volcanoes, Tongariro
Mountain crossing, majestic waterfalls, jungle,
thermal rivers, hot springs. Plus extra opportunies like flying a glider, bungee jumping, jet boating and skydiving! |
| A new rhythmsong each
day, first we sing then to the drum. By days end this rhythm will BE a part of you, this is the absolute best way to learn. With no distractions from home such as driving, e-mail, phones, appointments and work you will be surprised how much more quickly you learn. While out exploring Nature we will play while we hike, drum session at lunch and evening drumming by fire or the full moon! (The night sky is very different in the Southern Hemisphere, lots of 'new' consellations) |
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Camping
will be broken up every 2-3 days with 1 day hotel stay and opportunity
to re-stock food, showers etc. (though we will always be near water!)
At tours end we perform together as a group at a local venue to show off your new skills! |
| Dancers
welcome! Hone your skills to live drumming for 12 days this trip for you! The language of music and dance are very one and the same when it comes to comunicating feeling and exchange of ideas. (dance instructor? have a group that would like to join us? please contact me directly!) |
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Drum and Chant
led by
25 year master percussioinist
Reid DeFever
Learn percussion rhythms of Brazil, Africa, Cuba, India, Asia
& Persia!
Have fun, explore and expand your skills!!
Live it, Be it, Learn by doing, learn with the best.
Reid pictured with Cajonbek
Make your Reservations today...only 7 spaces available.
| $800/person, camping (bring your own camping gear) |
$800
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| add a Cajonbek
now for $125 (reg $150) I highly recommend these drums. 1. they very lightweight. 2. slings on your back while hiking. 3. you can play and walk unlike a djembe. 4. VERY important they are not effected by moisture, we will be in jungle rain showers, lakes, rivers, steam, and ocean air. (A wet djembe doesn't work for long!!) 5. That is what I will beplaying!! |
$925
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Booking and more information contact: Reid reid@defever.com (818)262-1903
50% deposit is required to hold your space, payable by check or PayPal.
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DrumTour participant fees include:
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| What to bring: Passport, DRUM (djembe, doumbek, keep it light and portable (Cajonbek is highly recommended), leave your tabla @ home...it is way too wet here!) comfortable layered clothes-light quick dry clothing is best, swim suit, bug control-for the sweet blooded, hat, sun glasses, sunblock, flashlight (red lens protects night vision),camping gear-tent/bag, cash for personal needs and gifts, over all stay light, stay mobile...to the jungles and beyond!!! ;-) |  |
Learn by doing.
for more information contact: Reid
reid@defever.com (818)262-1903
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Costa Rica, March
10-21, 2012
Drummers Immersion Adventure Backpacking
with Reid DeFever
10 days of Drumming on 93 private acres of jungle, rivers and beaches...adventure
await!
Each day starts with
a new rhythm and song, first we sing then to the drum.
By days end this rhythm will BE a part of you, this is the best way
to learn.
With no distractions from home such as driving, e-mail, phones, appointments
and work you will be surprised how much more quickly you learn.
While out exploring Nature, sometimes we'll play while we walk, drumming at
lunch break and evenings drumming by fire or the full moon.
Camping will be broken up every 2-3 days with 1 day hotel stay and opportunity
to re-stock on food, showers etc. (though we will always be near water!)
At tours end we perform together as a group at a local venue to show off your
new skills!
Dancers welcome!
Hone your skills to live drumming for 12 days this trip for you!
The language of music and dance are very one and the same when it comes to
comunicating feeling and exchange of ideas.
(if you are a dance instructor and have a group that would like to join us
please contact me directly)
Drum and Chant
led by
25 year master percussioinist Reid
DeFever
Learn percussion rhythms of Brazil, Africa, Cuba, India, Asia
& Persia!
Have fun, explore and expand your skills!!
Live it, Be it, Learn by doing, learn with the best.
Make your Reservations today...only 7spaces.
| $600/person, camping (bring your own camping gear) |
$600
|
| add a Cajonbek
now for $125 (reg $150) I highly recommend these drums. 1. they very lightweight. 2. slings on your back while hiking. 3. you can play and walk unlike a djembe. 4. VERY important they are not effected by moisture, we will be in jungle rain showers, lakes, rivers, steam, and ocean air. (A wet djembe doesn't work for long!!) 5. That is what I will beplaying!! |
$725 total
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for more information contact: Reid DeFever reid@defever.com (818)262-1903
Payment includes:
Roundtrip group
transportation for duration of our trip starting and ending
at San Jose airport (SJO)
Group adventure guide
2 private drum lessons
Daily group drum lessons
Basic music theory/form instruction
3 nights hotel accomodations
All camping fees
Thermal river & hot springs
1 full day kayak trip
Performance Night dinner and drinks
DrumTour CD (featuring all the daily rhythms, drum circle jams
and closing night performance.
**
not included: Airfare, most meals, plenty of grocery stores to buy
supplies,
(in town lodging is available
for the less jungle friendly.
**
What to bring: Passport, DRUM (djembe, doumbek,
keep it light and portable (Cajonbek
is highly recommended), leave your tabla @ home...it is way too wet
here!) comfortable layered clothes-light quick dry clothing is best, swim
suit, bug control-for the sweet blooded, hat, sun glasses, sunblock, flashlight
(red lens protects night vision),camping gear-tent/bag, cash for personal
needs and gifts, over all stay light, stay mobile...to the jungles and beyond!!!
;-)
Learn by doing, come & play!!!
booking and more information contact: Reid
reid@defever.com (818)262-1903
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