Mike Dolbear's Ultimate Drum Experience 2016 will take place on Monday 30th May - Friday 3rd June 2016, in Barnet, London. The amazing list of teachers include Geoff Dugmore, Ralph Salmins, Gavin Harrison, Gabor Dornyei, Jeff Davenport, Richard Spaven and drummer of the stars Ash Soan. The 5 day event will be held at The Bull Theatre, Barnet, running between 10.00a.m -5.00p.m on each of the 5 days, with evening events taking place between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm. There are only 45 places available, with a maximum of 15 in a class.
Teachers and Topics
Geoff Dugmore - Session drumming
Ralph Salmins - Its all about the swing
Gavin Harrison - Time, polyrhytms, beat displacement and more
Gabor Dornyei - Extreme independence
Jeff Davenport - Everything you need to know about tuning and getting the best from your kit.
Richard Spaven - Working on modern drumming concepts
Ash Soan - Session drumming
Timetable Monday Guest teachers: Geoff Dugmore, Ralph Salmins
10.00 - 11.45: Introduction
12.15 - 2.00: Lesson (Bigger class 1st day only)
2.00 - 3.15: Lunch
3.15 - 5.00: Lesson (Bigger class 1st day only)
7.30 – 10.30pm: The Ultimate Drum Jam Night with full band in theatre. Free to students and also open to public at £10.
Tuesday Guest teachers: Geoff Dugmore, Gavin Harrison, Ralph Salmins
10.00 - 11.45: Lesson 1 Blue
12.15 - 2.00: Lesson 2 Green
2.00 - 3.15: Lunch
3.15 - 5.00: Lesson 3 Yellow
7.30 - 9.30pm: clinic with support. Entry for Non students: £15
Wednesday Guest teachers: Gavin Harrison, Geoff Dugmore, Jeff Davenport
10.00 - 11.45: Lesson 1 Blue
12.15 - 2.00: Lesson 2 Green
2.00 - 3.15: Lunch
3.15 - 5.00: Lesson 3 Yellow
7.30 - 9.30pm: Round table with guest drummers and industry folks
Thursday Guest teachers: Geoff Dugmore, Gabor Dornei, Richard Spaven
10.00 - 11.45: Lesson 1 Blue
12.15 - 2.00: Lesson 2 Green
2.00 - 3.15: Lunch
3.15 – 5.00: Lesson 3 Yellow
7.30 - 9.30pm: Clinic. Non students £15
Friday Guest teachers: Geoff Dugmore, Ash Soan. Working with a Bass player (artists TBC)
10.00 - 11.45: Lesson 1 Blue
12.15 - 2.00: Lesson 2 Green
2.00 - 3.15: Lunch
3.15 - 5.00: Lesson 3 Yellow
Venue address The Bull Theatre
68 High Street
Barnet
EN5 5SJ
thebulltheatre.com
Prices The cost of the non-residential five day course is £495. This includes all daytime tuition and entry into the associated evening events. Please note: Food and accommodation are not included and should be arranged by the student if required.
A very limited amount of 1,2,3 or 4 day passes are now available at £120 per day.
There will also be 100 tickets available to buy for some of the evening events at £15 each but for all students on the course these events are included in the course fee.
