A lot was covered, so much that I cannot tell it here. As I said, this was multidimensional. So here just some more pictures.

Starting with newbie drumming like this: clap! EJ did bring up the point of a beginner drumming circle and people's expectation to drum, wheather or not they actually are able to stay on beat, feel and listen, play off of each other. For beginners, you don't even need any drums. Just use your hands.

EJ looking at, tuning and commenting on the instruments people brought.

It took some doing the night before, but it got done. Here EJ is showing the 2 CDs he was both using and recommending for those wanting to start playing an instrument and/or wanting to learn how to jam.

Typical gesture when trying to decide which key is best to use to the Jam station. A jam station is another, though more expensive tool one can use to learn how to jam.

Playing together.

Here at a glance the entire CD and Harmonica Set EJ uses. We spent some time discussing what instrument would be good to start with.
There are several very good reasons to begin with harmonica. For more on Harmonica playing, click here.
For more on how to get started, click here.

Matthias with a brand new instrument, trying it for the first time.

Here with Beverly, who had wondered if she could use the CD: Music for Morons just using her voice.

Reaching as high as you can, then a litte higher -did that make sense? An exercise to make a certain point.

We are not merely going into a world of music, but also a world of breath and being.

To achieve true repetition, you must give up the desire to go on to the next thing.

....be a landing pad for Being.

I really think this was a good workshop.

For more on how to get started, click here.

For more on Harmonica playing, click here.

In case you were wondering who OZ is, click here.

If you are interested in getting either CD or other workshops, contact IDHHB by phone/e-mail. You can also call the Mill Street Gallery in Grass Valley between the hrs 10am-5pm.

Photos and text by Christiane Wolters.