Lessons

So, I have had a lot of people ask me questions about Gongs/percussion, playing techniques, and other ideas. Currently I teach private lessons 3 nights a week, present clinics/workshops/master classes, and I’m also writing 5 different percussion books:

1 - A drum kit method explaining my theories on time & space, motion, and how we

can affect the music by what we play.

2 - A book of 10 solo pieces for drum kit/multiple percussion.

3 - A book on Extended Techniques for Percussion.

4 - A book on Snare Drum techniques & ideas.

5 - A book on Gongs: history, types, construction, playing techniques, etc.

I plan to use this page to put up various lessons and ideas about all things percussive (not just Gongs), and possibly some things from my books. You may also find some of my ideas of drumming & science & spirituality. Take what works for you and leave the rest!

I hope you find something of interest. If you have any questions, please send an E-mail to:

gongtopia (at) aol.com

~ Michael Bettine

Lessons:

GONGS

Gong Stands

Bags & Cases

DRUMS