ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:
Marla Leigh is one of the few professional female frame drummers in the world today.
She studied under many of the greatest masters of percussion ~ Glen Velez (4-time Grammy winner), John Bergamo, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Alfred and Kobla Ladzekpo, Randy Gloss and Layne Redmond…
It is Marla's lifetime mission to share her mastery in the frame drum. She has a wealth of teaching experience spanning over 25 years and knows just what it takes to get her students to the next level in skills and confidence.
Now, for the more advanced frame drummers, she is making her popular 303 course available 'On demand'… that is, full access to the recordings of the 7 90minute live 303 classes, plus 38 short additional video trainings and 3 live Q&A sessions.
ABOUT YOU:
You've been studying frame drumming for at least 2 years, but your toolbox is missing those more advanced techniques and rhythms, as well as the skills needed to teach and perform.
The good news? You're ready for 303!
YOU ARE READY TO:
Teach that workshop you dream of
Conquer nerves and gain skills to be an amazing performer
Create rich and colorful compositions
Lead in circles, retreats, classes and more
Marla will get you there with Frame Drum 303!
ABOUT 303:
Expand your snaps, rolls, fills and confidence in a focused but fun setting.
We will concentrate on advanced techniques, exercises and compositions to take your playing to the next level.
We will also address the extra skills you need for, as well as overcoming the challenges to, teaching and performing.
Replays of all 7 live teaching sessions with Marla (90 mins each)
4 LIVE Q&A Calls with Marla (90 mins each) for any technique challenges or questions you may have
Advanced technique, exercises and compositions in Freehand, Lap and Upright styles
38+ additional foucused short video trainings of techniques/material taught during classes
Solkattu & Indian compositions adapted for frame drum
Coaching on playing and performance
Coaching on teaching
A PDF of rhythms learned for each class training
Homework after each class
Lifetime access to all material
A chance to meet other frame drummers at your level around the world
BONUS 1: LEARN RHYTHMS IN 50 BEATS!
In honor of Marla's 50th, her students composed rhythms in a 50 beats time cycle. This special bonus features their compositions, along with notations for you to play along.
BONUS 2: FD 303 GRAD CONCERT 2023
A three-hour replay of our Grads sharing their inspiring compositions based on what they learned in Frame Drum 303.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
By the end of 303, you will have the confidence to play, perform and teach like a shining star! You will also have tons of extra material to keep your fingers strong and nimble.
GRADUATION CERTIFICATE:
Upon completion of 303, you will receive a special FDA grad certificate… Something to be proud of and show your loved ones.
“I consider Marla to be the one of the very top percussion performers in the US of today. She is well known in the community for her virtuosity and artful skill with hand drums.”
~ Glen Velez, 4-time Grammy-winning percussionist & Marla's mentor
This is a self-learning course, with live calls to guide you.
When you sign up for 303, you get immediate access to replays of the full training.
Questions? Please mark your calendars for our 4live Q&A Calls, that is the place to ask your questions.
MODULE 1 -
Lap StyleLearn advanced techniques and a composition in Lap
style
~ Includes two 90-minute class replays, new compositions, and
7 mini-training videos for
new techniques learned.
MODULE 2 -
Free-Hand StyleLearn advanced techniques and a composition in the
Free-Hand Style
~ Includes two 90 min class replays, new compositions, and
8 mini-training
videos for new techniques learned.
MODULE 3 -
Upright styleLearn advanced techniques and a composition in the
Upright
~ Includes two 90-minute class replays, new compositions, and
14 mini-training videos for new techniques learned.
MODULE 4-
Indian Rhythms for Frame DrumLearn Indian Rhythms for the Frame Drum, advanced
techniques
~ Includes one 90-minute class replay, new composition, and
9 mini-training videos
for new techniques learned.
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BUSY?
As you know, lifetime access comes as standard with our FDA programs.
*DATES:
Upon signing up, you get immediate access to replays of the full training.
Plus the three Live Q&As with Marla. (*see call dates listed above)
*REFUND POLICY:
We offer a 3-day refund policy, starting the first day you sign up.
*COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
303 On Demand is open to anyone who has been studying frame drumming for at least 2-3 years you are welcome to JOIN US IN CLASS!
Hello, I'm Marla… a Grammy-nominated musician and one of the few female frame drum specialists in the world today.
Having studied music since I was three years old, music is my first love and greatest passion! I hold a BFA & MFA in Percussion and have been fortunate to study with some of the most world-renowned, inspiring teachers and leading masters in frame drum, Indian and West African drumming.
Delighted to pass on what I’ve learned, I’ve now been teaching for over 25 years. I have seen, first-hand, the amazing power of music to help heal and bring joy. Over 15 years ago, I first started helping students online, when that kind of learning was a strange new world.
The Frame Drum Academy online is my dream child. Born in 2015, we currently have hundreds of happy students and are growing by the day!
DEEP Gratitude to my teachers, without whom I would not be where I am today!
