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For performance bookings & enquiries
contact Rendra Freestone on 0410 470 474

For Drumming Courses and The Rhythm Hut contact Gabbie on 0418 259 224

Drums, CD's, etc are available for purchase, see  below...

For information on The ‘Sumatralia Project’ see our latest news page which has regular updates from Sumatra.

Email Rendra at: rendra@therhythmhunters.com


 
DRUMMING CLASSES 

@ The Rhythm Hut

African - Japanese 

Tuesday 12th August

7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Djembe Foundations (NEW)

Wednesday 13th August

6.30 - 7.30 p.m.

Taiko Foundations 1 & 2

Thursday 14th August

6.30 - 7.30 p.m. / 8.00 - 9.00 p.m.

Next Student Performance

The Rhythm Hut 2nd August 7.00 $10

Terms

All terms are 6 weeks and $150

Drop In Classes

Every Sunday 5.00 - 7.00 $25/$20

Bookings

Call Gabbie 0418 259 224 or email gabbie@therhythmhunters.com

Courses are @ The Rhythm Hut

1/179 The Entrance Rd. Erina
Opposite Fountain Plaza - The same driveway as Erina Creek Timbers.

DRUMMING CLASSES

Weekly drumming classes are held at The Rhythm Hut. The classes incorporates rhythmic exercises, traditional rhythms and making up our own rhythms. Its casual, informative and a lot of fun! We use African Drums, Japanese Drums and Indonesian Drums.

Terms often culminate in class concerts held at community events on the central coast or in our homebase, The Rhythm Hut.

WHY START DRUMMING

Drumming is one of the easiest and enjoyable ways to switch off the mind and get into a relaxed state. As you absorb in drumming you let go of daily pressures that create stress.

Drumming gives your mind a break from work, kids and any of those the other pressing concerns. Practically you learn how to drum, how to play rhythms and make music in a group. You also meet people and enjoy the experience of working in a team of familiar faces.

DRUMMING WORKSHOPS

Rhythm Hunting is an open-ended exploration of Rhythm. Workshops introduce groups to the wonderful world of rhythm. Sessions are ideal for social clubs, corporate teams and for groups in general who would like to add some new life into the mix.

Workshops may be highly structured as for music students or totally experiential and orientated toward enjoyment. Make an enquiry if you have something in mind.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Rendra Freestone moved to the Central Coast in 2001 bringing his extensive musical background to thousands of drumming students on the coast over the past 7 years.

Over the past 15 years Rendra has mentored students & coordinated classes for performances in drumming & percussion, wind, dance and guitar. As a teacher he is enthusiastic, patient, knowledgeable, as well as being infectiously interested in the music he teaches.

Rendra has studied music since age 5 beginning with guitar, piano and tradtional Indonesian songs. His passion has taken him to Japan, remote areas of Indonesia and to many great teachers in Australia. He has performed at major music festivals and venues in Australia, toured to every state and received an Asialink performing arts award in 2004.

Rendra is the musical director of the Award Winning 5 Lands Walk, The Woy Woy Lantern Parade and the Largest drum event in Australia at the Peats Ridge Musiic Festival 2006-2007 titled Spirit Valley Dreaming.

Rendra has released 2 Cd's, is artistic director of The Rhythm Hunters and founder of The Rhythm Hut. Rendra also coordinates The 5 Lands Band, numerous council projects and is persuing a serious interest in composition. He lives on the central coast of NSW.

THE RHYTHM HUT

Perhaps the best kept secret on the Central Coast, tucked away in Industrial Erina. This is the only space on the coast dedicated to drumming and remote indigenous music. There is over 250 different instruments and ornate objects to see at the hut as well as great music and weekly classes.

You can buy drums, get them fixed and get them tightened at The Rhythm Hut...Drop by some time!

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Tel.  0410 470 474  or  (02) 4367 0034   •   email: Rendra@TheRhythmHunters.com
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