by korman » Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:40 am
Martin, Stu, thank you for your responses! Yes, I've thought about going to London for lessons too, and I'll search for teachers there, if I don't find something good in or near Cambridge.
Nice to hear that several options are available. I like west-african music and samba, in fact, I've even had some instruction on instruments like surdo, chocalho,ganza, agogo and tamborim.
However, I'd like to concentrate on cuban stuff which I like most. I'd like to begin studying conga more seriously as it has broader stylistic application than bongo, and I feel that knowing conga parts better would enhance my bongo playing as well. If I can begin it, though, depends on whether I can find a space to practice regularly without disturbing anyone. It's not so easy as with bongos which are small, portable, and at home can be muffled easily with a t-shirt or towel inside.
So, Martin, what is the percussion scene in Cambridge like? Teacher is one thing, but it's also important to meet other people in the same skill level to play with, talk to etc.
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