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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 is the Director of the Bowdoin College Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, and is a member of the Applied Music Faculty at Bates College as well as adjunct instructor of hand percussion at Bowdoin College.

Rhythms of the Middle East

Mixed Levels Class

This class covers beginner and intermediate level Arabic Percussion techniques and rhythms on either the Tabla (doumbek), Riqq (tambourine) or Duff (frame drum).

5 week session $75 • Drop in rate $18

Feb. 2nd- Mar. 1st
Thursday Nights 6:45 - 7:45pm
at Z Fabrics

316A Congress St. Portland

Intermediate / Advanced Class

This class covers the whole scope of Arabic Percussion, ranging from melodic accompaniment, classical rhythms, improvisation and advanced fingerings on the Tabla, Riqq and Duff.

5 week session $90• Drop in rate $20


Jan. 31st - Mar. 6th (no class on Feb. 21st)
Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 6:30pm
First Parish Unitarian Church

425 Congress St. Portland

Private Lessons

Private lessons provide an intimate setting and can be geared toward your own needs. For all levels. $35 /hour.

 

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