As you probably all know by now, in 2019 I went to Israel to record my album and music video, Rhythms of Tof Miriam, in honor of the ancient lineage of women frame drummers.
I’m very happy to say that you have listened and loved it! In fact, I’ve received many requests to help you learn what you’ve heard...
The time cycles in ROTM are particularly mesmerizing (definitely NOT in 4/4) and the music is filled with sonic alchemy.
Perhaps it sounds simple, but as you begin to learn the piece, you will discover all the hidden intricacies… like a thousand grains of desert sand.
It is not an easy one to master! However, I am confident that with the skill set you can do it and smile while you learn.
PRE- REQUISITE:
This course is suitable for students who have played the frame drum for at least one year. In our lessons, we focus on playing in the upright and lap styles.
FIVE LIVE TEACHING SESSIONS with Marla (2 hours per class ~ 10 hours total!)
PRACTICE VIDEOS & RHYTHMS PDF available after each class
ROTM PLAY-ALONG TRACKS to enhance your rhythm practice
STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING with each class covering different rhythms & challenges
NEW extended playing techniques, composing techniques & dynamic rhythmic explorations
LIFETIME ACCESS to all class recordings & materials
Q&A SESSIONS at the end of each class
HOMEWORK given after each class to inspire your learning
COMMUNITY & INSPIRATION with like-minded drummers in this intimate live training
Come learn my secrets in the arts of
ADVANCED FRAME DRUM TECHNIQUES, COMPOSITION &
IMPROVISATION
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
INCLUDED IN EACH CLASS:
“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
Dates:
Time:
Classes #1 4: 10 am PST / 1 pm EST / 6 pm GMT
PLEASE NOTE: Class #5 will be at 1:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm EST / 9pm GMT
Convert your local time here: timeanddate.com/worldclock
Duration:
All classes are 2 hours long (120 minutes)
There will be a short break in each class for you to dance, stretch and eat cocoa!
CAN'T MAKE CLASS?
Traveling this summer? Busy? We've got you covered!
ALL classes are recorded and available for a LIFETIME!
So, even if you are drumming on a desert island, you won't miss a single class.
You can also email me your questions if you can't attend live.
Pay in Full (best savings!):
Only $265
10 HOURS OF LIVE CLASSES
PDFs & FOCUSED PRACTICE VIDEOS
ROTM PLAY-ALONG TRACKS
STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING
NEW TECHNIQUES (Playing techniques, composing & improvising)
LIFETIME ACCESS TO EVERYTHING
LIVE Q&A SESSIONS
HOMEWORK
PLEASE NOTE:
This course is being offered for our 2024 FDA Season.
I am not sure when, or if, it will be offered again…
Please don't miss out on the MAGIC OF TOF MIRIAM!
AND TO FURTHER TEMPT YOUR RHYTHMIC SOUL…
HERE’S A GIFT FOR YOU!
AN EXCLUSIVE FDA 10% COOPERMAN DISCOUNT*
All our students receive a 10% discount off
ONE Cooperman Frame Drums of their choice (value $40+).
*Discount code will be given once you register.
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!