Wednesday, 8 September 2010

Drum clinic, private lessons and a master class with John Favicchia and Mike Sorrentino

Nottingham music school, MLC-Academy presents a weekend of world class drum clinics and master classes with two of New York’s finest session players!

John Favicchia is one of today’s top players, New York-based John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Lonnie Plaxico, John Benitez, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown, Rachel Z, Chris Geith, Laco Deczi, Mike Pope, John Benitez, Steve Adelson and Bob Malach. His band Dharma All Stars blends various styles into a powerful blast of fusion. His debut, World Time, earned rave reviews and was a Top 10 Critics Pick of the Year in Jazziz Magazine.

Mike Sorrentino has toured and/or recorded with Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Lynn Turner, Drive She Said, James Fox, and many more. A top player in New York’s Broadway circles, he also does many recording sessions for producers around the world from his own studio. He is also the director of Hudson Music’s Teacher Integration Program (TIP). As a globally sought after teacher, he has helped thousands of players around the world elevate their drumming skills.

Drum clinic
Friday 1st October, 8pm at The Central, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham.
FREE.

Master class
Saturday 2nd October, 11am £20 per person (limited to 20 students)

Private lessons
Saturday 2nd October, 2-5pm £30 per person per hour (only 6 places available)

Tickets available online at mlc-academy.com or by calling 0115 941 7493.