Name: Master Class - Ricky Burkhead, Survival Skills for a Working Percussionist
Start: 2024-05-28T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-28T12:30:00-07:00
Location: Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center

Topics include: essential technique on all areas of percussion, what instruments and mallets to own, knowledge of musical styles, etc.
About this Event

Welcome to the Master Class - Ricky Burkhead, Survival Skills for a Working Percussionist event! Join us on Tue May 28 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center for a session with renowned percussionist Ricky Burkhead. Learn about the essentials such as fundamental technique on orchestral percussion and hand percussion, gear and mallets you must own, working in various styles (concert, jazz, popular, world, etc.), and preparing to work in any musical situation (marching, theater, church, recording, gig band, drum tech, teaching, etc.). Learn what it takes to thrive as a working percussionist in the music industry. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your percussion knowledge and network with fellow musicians. See you there!

DOOR PRIZES!

Door prizes will be awarded at this and all ABOP-in-LA events at Beckmen YOLA Center. Prizes are provided by our fantastic percussion sponsors: Batterie Music, Black Swamp, Majestic, Malletech, Marimba One, Remo, and Zildjian. Check out any or all of our events and maybe win a prize from one of these great percussion companies!