Ken Shorley
percussionist-composer from Canada
I am a musician with decades of experience as a performer and an instructor at the university level. I teach world drumming (especially focusing on pan-global frame drum techniques), South Indian rhythm theory, Indonesian gamelan, electronic rhythm programming, and basically anything connected with rhythm, drumming and percussion!
This portal is the place where you'll find my online course offerings as well as downloadable digital goodies! Take a look around, and please get in touch if you have questions about anything you find here!
Frequently asked questions
Where can I register for your BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course?
Do you offer in-person workshops or lessons?
Occasionally, I offer in-person workshops, but I'm concentrating on creating online learning resources these days. If you join my email list, you'll be the first to know about any upcoming workshops!
What if I have no rhythm? Can I still learn to drum?
What it usually means is that you may not yet have tried focusing your attention on what rhythmic time really feels like.
But the short answer is yes. If you love the drum, you can learn the drum!