Instruments

Teaching/Workshops

Here are a few of the instruments that Ian plays. Attend a workshop and you can see them, hear them and play them.

Call 415.383.7120 for more information.

	The Mbira, or thumb piano, is one of the most ancient and popular instruments found throughout Africa. Both of the mbiras used on the recording of Night Harvest are of the gourd variety and tuned to different scales.		The goblet drum, Dumbek, of the Middle East and North Africa is made from clay, wood or metal and comes in a variety of sizes. There are numerous techniques used to play this drum, often influenced by its material and the region from which it comes.
	The Udu is a Nigerian clay pot featuring a circular hole on the side, where the lower tones are produced, and one at the top for the higher frequency tones.		Talking Drums are hourglass-shaped pressure drums. The drum heads at either end of the wooden body are wrapped around a hoop. When the player squeezes the cords that surround the drum, the drum heads tighten, changing the instrument's pitch.
	The Peruvian-based Cajon is a wooden box with some jingles and thin metal rods inside suspended against the playing surface, causing a snare-like sound to be produced.

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Want To Take Your Musicianship To The Next Level? Ian Dogole is accepting students of all levels (and ages) who wish to achieve greater mastery of their instruments and dramatically improve their overall musicianship. Over the last 25 years, Ian has passionately shared his virtuosity, knowledge and enthusiasm with thousands of students of all ages. Whether presenting school assemblies for the San Francisco Symphony’s Adventures in Music program, coaching student groups at the Sierra Jazz Society’s Jazz Camp, performing with his group Hemispheres or teaching privately, Ian is truly and positively dedicated to the educational process. Program Benefits: Hone your skills and unlock your creativity in a relaxed and nurturing environment. Learn how to relax and play confidently in all types of performing situations. Develop rhythmic and time-keeping skills that eliminate the tendency to rush. Establish a comfort zone with odd meters (e.g., 5/4, 7/4, 9/4 etc.). Learn to improvise over modes from around the globe (for non-drummers). Have fun taking your musicianship to the next level! Step Up to Your Musical Potential! Ian Dogole is committed to help you reach your full musical potential, whether your goals are professional or you just want to enjoy playing your instrument. To discover how to achieve your musical goals in a positive and uplifting environment, please contact Ian Dogole at 415.383.7120 or e-mail to ian@iandogole.com.

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Global Fusion Music - Bringing the World Closer Together Through Music, K-12 Ian Dogole - African, South American, Middle Eastern, East Indian and Chinese Percussion Bill Douglass - Bass, Multiethnic Flutes, Ocarinas Adventures in Global Fusion Music is an educational program designed to open up the minds and hearts of students to the diverse music cultures from around the globe. We expose students to musical instruments from around the world and show some of the wondrous ways in which they can interact. Instruments include: Chinese flutes and gongs; African flutes, talking drums, udu (Nigerian clay pot), thumb pianos (mbiras); Middle Eastern dumbek (goblet/belly dance drum); and East Indian dholak (barrel drum).  We also demonstrate some of the basic principles of Jazz, America’s own musical form, by playing a few classics from the Jazz repertoire using our unusual instrumentation, and improvising over forms such as a 12-bar blues. Towards the end of the program we engage the students in a spirited Q&A session. In the workshop format, students receive hands-on exposure to these one-of-a-kind instruments so that can gain greater insight into the materials, the sounds and techniques for playing them. Underlying the entire presentation is our message of respect for all cultures around the planet and tolerance for different belief systems. Formats: *Assemblies      *Workshops        * Residencies        *Student Performances                                                                                                                                                What the instructors are saying about this program: "Ian has a passion for the educational process which is reflected in his ability to successfully work with diverse age groups with great enthusiasm and energy. His professionalism in never in question, nor is his commitment to his art." - Andi Yannone, Manager of Education Programs, San Francisco Symphony  "You wove mysteries, conjured images, stimulated dreams and lifted the spirit. You certainly defined 'world class.'" – Omar Clay, Instructor of Music Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley "The whole student body was abuzz about how great you sounded at the assembly, and the music students who were present at the master class afterwards were absolutely enthralled with your insights about World Music, Jazz and improvisation!" – Tim R. Price, Instructor of Music San Francisco University High School, San Francisco * Rates for assemblies, workshops and rehearsals for student performances will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Contact Ian Dogole at: Phone: 415.383.7120 e-mail: ian@iandogole.com Global Fusion Music      315 Durant Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941

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