IGF RhythmFest

althedrummer

McFly — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:23:32 +0000

I went last year & learnt more in one week than in the last 30 years of drumming!

BluesBob

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:33:44 +0000

being on the course last year was exhausting, mentally & phsically,but only through that challenge to my limits has it helped my drumming, technique partly, but on the whole my attitude

martydrums

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:33:11 +0000

You will love the course. To paraphrase Billy Ward; I will give you a 100% money back guarantee that it will be great fun and you will learn loads and loads and loads.

Kato

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:32:25 +0000

Anyone who’s thinking about going I would strongly advise you do.
The level of teaching is excellent. It honestly can keep you going for a whole year if you take away all that’s offered to you.

Richard

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:31:29 +0000

I’ve booked – it is simply the best week a drummer could have – great teachers, fantastic masterclasses and above all great camaraderie

martydrums

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:30:02 +0000

It is a totally fantastic, one of a kind, inspirational, educational and 100% great fun course. I have attended 8 times before. I honestly believe that the standard of the teaching is as high or higher than anything else available in the UK.

MGM

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:28:41 +0000

If you can go to RhythmFest … just do it ! It is a far more amazing drumming experience than mere words can express. It has been one of the highlights of the year each of the three times I’ve been – an incredible opportunity to mix with drummers, play drums, learn drum stuff, see drum stuff, hear people play drums (often in ways that make you feel sick with envy !) and so much more.

theslingerland

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:27:33 +0000

It’s a great event and I’ve been to every single one – all 10 … from punter to organiser to teacher

Pete Cater

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:26:23 +0000

Drummers. Go to Rhythmfest. Regardless of your age or ability there’s plenty in it for everybody

Mark Whitlam

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:09:52 +0000

We are really pleased to announce Mark Whitlam will be joining the tutors this year, predominantly as a jazz specialist

Mark puts versatility and musicality at the centre of his playing. This, paired with a tasteful groove and natural affinity for swing, has allowed him to work in a diverse musical situations, from West End theatre shows to sharing the stage with the London Community Gospel Choir.

He has performed with Clare Teal, 2008 BBC 2 Jazz Award winner Jake McMurchie (Get The Blessing, Super Furry Animals), Anders Olinder (Glenn Hughes), Ben Waghorn (Portishead, Kasabian), Goldfrapp session guitarist Andrew “Murph” Murphy and has performed on the Jazz Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2008.

Recent recording work on Benjamin Brunel’s album “Famous For Being Famous” has received national radio airplay on BBC 3 Late Lounge and has received accolades from BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson’s “Introducing…” show. Mark is currently busy touring with the highly respected UK saxophonist Kevin Figes, promoting his latest albums, in venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall and one of Europe’s finest jazz haunts, The 606 Club in London.

Mark is also a committed educator and tutors on the drum faculty at BIMM Bristol, teaching on their Professional Diploma and Degree courses, and also privately from his Bath-based studio (that’s Bath in the West Country, not as in foam bubbles, loofas etc). Mark is delighted to endorse Bosphorus cymbals.