Born in Hong Kong, Almond involves in all parts of local music industry. During his drumming profession in Hong Kong, Almond has performed actively with the most renowned local jazz artists including Eugene Pao, Ted Lo, Orlando Bonzi, Tsang Tak Hong etc. He is also a member of a renowned Hong Kong jazz band “In One Stroke” and they have launched their first recordings in 2016. Almond also involved in a large ensemble Shaolin Fez which is leading by a group of Hong Kong philharmonic Orchestra players and had performed at Clockenflap festival in 2012. In recent years, Almond has performed in a hit TV show “I am not a star” in China and has featured in an Asian TV show “Just Jazz”.
Besides, Almond has worked as a guest lecturer at HKIed and teaches drum set regularly at secondary schools and universities.
Have you been hoping to learn how to play swing and jazz on the drums? This course is your perfect fit! Taught by a local, well-known Jazz Drummer ALMOND YEUNG, students will learn fundamental knowledge and skill applications of Jazz drum as well as vocabularies that are commonly used in Jazz.
Course Description: Students will be learning fundamental knowledge and various skill applications of Jazz. In addition, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to vocabularies and accompaniment skills that are commonly used in Jazz through obtaining hands-on experience in class, exploring and looking in to different musical performance styles.
We welcome all individuals who already have basic operation knowledge on the drums and/or experience in playing the drums.
Date: 26/7, 2/8, 9/8, 16/8 (TUE) Time: 9:30 PM (*1-1.5 hrs)
Location: FLOWER MUSIC 10, 10/F, Tack Building, 50 Gilman Street, Central, Hong Kong
Instructor: Almond Yeung
*Maximum number of students: 4
4 students: 1 hour and 30 mins 3 students: 1 hour and 15 mins 2 students: 1 hour
Fee($/lesson): $350/person for group of 2-4 ppl
$500/person for individual lesson
The course will be taught in Cantonese.
You are welcome to form your own course at your chosen time. We open courses with a minimum of 2 students.