Jan 26: The Art of the RIQ w/ guest teacher Randy Gloss ("Classical" style)

The Frame Drum Academy is thrilled to welcome back one of Marla’s most influential teachers, Randy Gloss, for an exciting sequel to his first riq workshop!

Randy will guide you through the beautiful sounds and rhythms of the Middle Eastern tambourine, this time with a NEW focus on the “Classical/Soft” style.

This beginner-friendly workshop includes:

• Randy’s unique and highly effective teaching methods
• Traditional riq playing strokes in the “Classical/Soft” upright style
• Traditional Middle Eastern rhythms
• New rhythms and techniques to inspire your practice
• Dedicated time for Q&A
• A downloadable PDF of rhythms taught during the workshop

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Whether you’re a new or returning student (who attended Randy's first workshop), this workshop is for YOU!

⭐ For New Attendees:
If you missed Randy’s first workshop, no worries—this session is designed to stand on its own! He’ll be teaching all-new material, making it a perfect opportunity to jump in and learn.

👉 Want to explore more? You can purchase the replay of Randy's first workshop, where he focused on the vibrant "Cabaret Style," .
⭐ For Returning Attendees:
If you joined us for Randy’s first workshop, you’re in for a treat. This time, he’ll be sharing brand-new material, focusing on the elegant “Classical/Soft Upright Style.”

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills and experience the magic of learning from one of the best!

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Marla writes:

“Randy has been my teacher for over 20 years. He is an incredible musician and educator, able to break down learning in an in-depth and inspiring way. If my teaching style resonates with you, you’ll appreciate that I learned much of it from him. He was also a protégé of John Bergamo and carries out John’s spirit in his teaching.”

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⭐ DRUMS

You can use any kind of drum with jingles for this workshop:

• Any type of tambourine with a skin
• Layne Redmond’s REMO Lotus Tambourine
• Cooperman Innana Tambourine
• Pandiero
• You can also start with a small, non-jingle frame drum for the workshop to fully immerse yourself in the live teaching experience. Later, practice with a RIQ when you get one.
  I hope this workshop will inspire you to add a RIQ to your percussion collection!

Wish to purchase a RIQ for the workshop?
The quickest way is through Amazon.com or your local drum shop. You can also find beautiful RIQs from Cooperman Frame Drums, but note that shipping may take a few weeks.

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⭐ DETAILS:

• Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
  
• Time: 11:00 am PT - 1:00 pm PT (pacific time)
  (find your time zone here)
  
• Price: Sliding Scale (between $27 - $47)

Can’t make the date?
A replay & PDF will be sent out to all participants.
With our Lifetime access policy, you can watch the replay anytime!

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ABOUT

A protégé of renowned percussion vanguard John Bergamo and longtime student of tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Randy Gloss is a percussionist whose background performing several modalities of hand drums, contemporary percussion, and drum set has led to his involvement in many innovative ensembles that fuse world music with new music and jazz.

Randy Gloss is faculty at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Valencia California where he has taught since the late 90’s, overseeing the MFA World Percussion Program (since 2007); from 2015-2020 was the Director of World Music Performance Programs; and 2018-2021 the recipient of the Michel Columbier Performer-Composer Chair at CalArts. Additionally, Randy has taught at UCLA and LA Music Academy (LAMA), and has been a visiting artist/lecturer/clinician at many universities, music schools and conservatories in the U.S. and abroad.

Randy Gloss endorses LP Latin Percussion; Remo drumheads; Innovative Percussion drumsticks, brushes and mallets; Paiste cymbals and gongs; and Cooperman frame drums.

Host or Publisher Marla Leigh