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Eric LaPerna is a classically trained Arabic percussionist. He studied the iqa'at (rhythmic modes) riqq, tabla and duff with master Palestinian drummer Michel Merhej and Turkish, Armenian and Greek rhythmic systems with Alan Sharvarsh Bardezbanian. Eric LaPerna is the director of the Bowdoin College Middle Eastern Ensemble and teaches Arabic Percussion at Bates College.

Rhythms of the Middle East Beginner

In this class you will learn basic techniques on either Tabla (darbuka, dumbeck), Riqq (tambourine) or Duff (frame drum) and many popular Belly Dance rhythms. No experience necessary.

10 week session $120 • Drop in rate $15

September 18 - November 20
Thursday Nights 7:30 - 8:30pm
at Z Fabrics
316A Congress St, Portland

Rhythms of the Middle East Intermediate 1

Building on the concepts of the first class, we move into more complicated iqa'at ( rhythmic modes) and finger techniques. Some experience required.

10 week session $120 • Drop in rate $15

September 18 - November 20
Thursday Nights 6:15 - 7:15pm
at Z Fabrics
316A Congress St, Portland

Rhythms of the Middle East Intermediate 2

By applying principles taught in Intermediate 1, we will now hone in on the intricacies of Middle Eastern percussion, how to build a drum solo and improvisation.

10 week session $120 • Drop in rate $15

September 16 - November 18
Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 6:30pm
at West End Yoga Dance Studio
155 Brackett St, Portland

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons provide an intimate setting and can be geared toward your own needs. For all levels. $25 /hour.

 

For more information or to sign up for a class contact:

Eric LaPerna
hilohifi@yahoo.com
(207) 542-9280