An introductory workshop to the Japanese cymbals known as chappa. Students learn grip, sound production, care of the chappa, and a variety of rhythms, ranging from Japanese traditional to odd […]
Bodhran
An introductory to advanced level workshop about the Irish bodhran. Students learn how to hold the drum, beater grips, tuning and pitch bending, as well as several basic Irish rhythms. […]
Trifolia
Pianist Marianne Trudel, double-bassist Étienne Lafrance and multi-percussionist Patrick Graham are Trifolia, a trio thriving at the fertile intersection of jazz, classical music and global rhythms. Inspired original compositions and […]
Small World Project
Drawing its inspiration from the four corners of the globe, Small World Project’s music vibrates with Brazilian samba beats, Chilean folklore, flamenco, Hawaiian Island melodies, and the musical strains of […]
Gravity Trio
Gravity Trio is a unique group formed by three of Montreal’s most sought-after percussionists: Éric Breton, Patrick Graham, and Bertil Schulrabe. Originally brought together as the rhythm section for the […]
Timpano Percussion Launches
My good friend Philip Hornsey is a fellow percussionist here in Montreal and founding member of the stellar percussion ensemble Sixtrum. He has recently started an exciting new percussion sales […]
Rock Concert
Multi-talented percussionist, composer, artist, and all-around gentleman Jesse Stewart and I recently performed in a stunning environment of rock art created by John Felice Ceprano, at the Remic Rapids Park, […]