Hi fellow percussionists... I am a little embarrassed to ask the above question in the Congaplace (Timbales specific Forum)? but have wondered for some time now..if maybe their are other latin percussion online forums,I have done a few searches and other than the
LP blog site..I have not found very much?
Whilst I am a newbie-oldie to this forum...and seriouse percussion in general,I did as a young man own and try to play the bongo`s..Have always loved percussion and I suppose Santana would be my strongest influence.
Must admit to having a very sparse knowledge of contemporary Percussionists...
Giovanni Hidalgo being one of the few I know.So I am trying to put this right by researching the greats of latin percussion...
I am also in the middle of some pretty detailed planning to finally achieve my lifelong dream,to learn the
Congas & Timbales and assorted smaller items?My initial thoughts have changed a little since the outset..and now I feel I would like to begin withe
TIMBALESThe story behind my dream,and the reason I am starting now aged 55 is a very long tale...which I will save for another day!
I have what I think, maybe quite an interesting opening question? and I hope fellow members maybe able to offer their advice and suggestions.As part of my long term planning, I am having a small room turned in to a music/rehearsal room..3.4 mtr x 2 mtr x 2.7 mtr high.It will have a real 14mm wooden floor with underlay(5mm) at the moment it is just concrete+wooden pine plank roof.
When I finally get things in place..I have a dream to travel to the
USA or elsewhere to take an intense course with a highly respected teacher
.. as well as online lessons,dvd,book and possibly web cam link(if can be arranged) these are all just ideas..I am no expert.
I must be honest and admit my health is very poor and the idea of taking up percussion is both to give me an uplift and aid my general well being,but also a goal! I have achieved little in my life..for many reasons,so am determined to try and leave a small legasy behind me
I am so very keen indeed to learn and have a great deal of motivation..wish I had done this years ago.I do not have all the time in the world...so I will probably have to fast-track some of the learning curve.
I have to give mention to the great folk at
X8-Drums who were so very kind and understanding,when I first made contact with them..they were one of the first companies along with
Pro-Drum-Shop.and
Memphis Drum Shop but X8 were the only ones to reply..and for that and their subsequant advice e.t.c. I am eternally grateful.
Anyway there was my opening salvo,,hope to hear from one or two of you in time
Best wishes from Norway
Steve
(Englishman) lived in Norway 10 years!