Teen Music Conference
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH.THE BEAT KITCHEN, CHICAGO, IL Livin’ Live Teen Music Conference is a first of its kind music conference and artist showcase catering directly to the teen musician. It is a one day exclusive conference gathering the area’s top music industry...
Tony Allen
Tony Allen Tony Allen is best known as being the drummer behind the funky grooves of Fela Kuti's Afrobeat music. He grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and started playing percussion then drumset in various Highlife groups. He, along with Fela, helped create a new genre,...
Monthly Beat April Celebrating Jazz
This month we learn jazz. How to swing eighth notes and how to add the left foot hi-hat on 2 and...
Monthy Beat March St Patrick’s Day and Compound Meter
Every month my students are encouraged to learn about new rhythms. This month, March, features compound meter often found in Irish music and the Chicago...
