All About the May grooveKSQ Schedule...

For a teaching studio and live events producer, the current crisis has presented some real challenges. Lessons have transitioned to an online format temporarily, as have some of our other events. Around this time of year, we are typically preparing for the student grooveFEST performances. Of course, these are tough decisions to make, but everyone’s safety comes first.

For the month of May, here is what is happening:

Rhythm & Words is postponed. This event was designed to be live, in front of an audience. To move this particular event online would do a disservice to the performers and to the audience. I absolutely LOVE this performance concept and it will happen, but it will be presented in its optimal format when the conditions allow.

grooveFEST is postponed. For the same reasons. The educational benefit to the students is from the experience of live performance. Moving that event online would likewise not serve its chief purpose - to educate (and celebrate) the students. As soon as we can hold that event live, we will. Stay tuned.

Tuesday Night Vinyl has become Virtual Vinyl. This is an example of an event that can be transitioned online and still accomplish most of its mission. There is no real substitute for having everyone in the same room, BUT, I think that going forward when live events can resume, we will keep a component of this where people can participate remotely. This month’s event is scheduled for Sunday, May 24th, 7:00pm via Zoom. Please email me for the login information. Good headphones highly recommended!!!

Thank you for your continued support, we will all get through this situation together.

New Additions to the Spotify Playlist; Virtual Vinyl Update

This month’s Thursday Night Vinyl went virtual (hence, Virtual Vinyl, get it?). Using Zoom videoconferencing as a platform was somewhat of an experiment, but one that worked well. Next month, expect some refinements so I can deliver a better remote experience. Of course, the idea is to build a community with everyone in the same room, but we can only do our best under the circumstances we have.

New artists added to the playlist: Miles Davis, Tony Tixier, Buddy Rich and Joni Mitchell. You can check out the Virtual Vinyl Spotify playlist below. Enjoy and stay tuned for the next event Virtual Vinyl in May.

Another Sunday Night Challenge: Fun with 5lets

In this week's Sunday Night Challenge, we look at some 5let combinations that can really add a different flavor to your drum set fills. First the basics - let's get some sticking combinations in our hands then this week we are going to apply them to the drum set later in the week.

The grooveKSQ 5let Challenge 04-05-20 by Bryan Tuk on Scribd

NEW! The Sunday Groove Challenge

While we all observe our social distance, here something new to build some chops: The Ladder. This exercise is great for arm/wrist/finger coordination and dexterity.

Here is this week’s challenge: Play The Ladder forward and backward 3x continuously at a tempo you can control. If you can’t play through the whole thing, play that portion that you can control. EVERY DAY. Post some video this week and tag @grooveKSQ! Let’s see what you got....

For grooveKSQ students, and anyone who wants to play along, here is the Sunday Night Challenge for this week.... PDF or read online from Scribd For grooveKSQ students, and anyone who wants to play along, here is the Sunday Night Challenge for this week....

GrooveKSQ is Kennett Strong

We have all been hit hard in one way or another by the current public health crisis, as well as the temporary business closure orders from the Governor.

GrooveKSQ is proud to team up with some of our neighboring small businesses in the Kennett Strong program. This program enables supporters to purchase gift cards to participating Kennett merchants at a discount, while helping to support the participating small businesses that are vital to our communities.

Click the pictures for more details. And thank you for your support throughout this crisis! Stay safe, everyone.