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Legendary electric bass player, songwriter, and producer Chuck Rainey is known for his work with Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and on many film and television soundtracks. Since November 2011, when he suffered a stroke, Chuck has worked with rehabilitation therapists to regain movement of his body with the goal of playing the electric bass again. His musical comeback has been amazing. He’s back to playing the electric bass, teaching master classes, and presenting camps internationally with Rhythm Intensive®, the organization he co-founded with John Anthony Martinez.
Drummer, composer, producer, and entrepreneur John Anthony Martinez FRSA is recognized for his versatility and ability to fit into any musical situation. He is an alumnus of the High School of Music and Art, Berklee College of Music, and Oxford University. Currently, he is a candidate for an Executive MBA in the Creative Industries at Ashridge-Hult International Business School. John has worked with a diverse range of artists such as Thomas Dolby, Kacey Musgraves, Ronnie Laws, T.G. Sheppard, Bernard Wright, and many more. John enjoys mentoring the next generation of entrepreneur musicians through Rhythm Intensive®.
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Workshops
A workshop is a single, short (although short may mean anything from 45 minutes to two full days) educational program designed to teach or introduce to participants practical skills, techniques, or ideas which they can then use in their work or their daily lives. Most of our workshops have several features in common:
They're generally small, usually from 6 to 15 participants, allowing everyone some personal attention and the chance to be heard.
They're often designed for people who are working together, or working in the same field.
They're conducted by people who have real experience in the subject under discussion.
They're often participatory, i.e. participants are active, both in that they influence the direction of the workshop and also in that they have a chance to practice the techniques, skills, etc. that are under discussion.
They're informal; there's a good deal of discussion in addition to participation, rather than just a teacher presenting material to be absorbed by attentive students.
They're time limited, often to a single session, although some may involve multiple sessions over a period of time (e.g. once a week for four weeks, or two full-day sessions over a weekend).
They're self-contained. Although a workshop may end with handouts and suggestions for further reading or study for those who are interested, the presentation is generally meant to stand on its own, unlike a course, which depends on large amounts of reading and other projects (papers, presentations) in addition to classroom activities.
Week Packages
Rhythm Intensive offers week-long packages and seminars. This option is perfect for camps and university in-residence programs.
Weekend Packages
Rhythm Intensive offers 2 and 3 day packages of masterclasses, workshops, and private lessons.
“An experience like nothing else”
