Latest Conga Podcast Episodes
Percussion Instruction; Contemp Gospel Pt. 1
Percussion Instruction - January 18, 2013 20:51 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPart 1 of a series on playing percussion in a contemporary gospel feel. In the first couple sessions I will mainly be explaining playing on congas. After that we will go into shakers, chimes, rattlers, etc. The next series after this will be CCM Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe and ...
Learning Congas; Tumbao or Marcha Rhythm
Percussion Instruction - October 17, 2012 05:55 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis is an excerpt from the Percussion Instruction DVD Volume 1; Learning Congas
How To Play Ambient Percussion Part 2; Shakers & Rattlers
Percussion Instruction - August 15, 2012 16:59 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsContinuation of playing shakers & rattlers/ ambient percussion www.williamjohnsonmusic.com
How To Play Ambient Percussion; Shakers & Rattlers
Percussion Instruction - August 15, 2012 15:38 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we introduce ideas playing with shakers & rattlers
How To Play Congas; Rudiment Series
Percussion Instruction - August 08, 2012 05:44 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we go over doubles on the congas
How to play cajon part 1
Percussion Instruction - July 04, 2012 06:18 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we explore different ways to play the cajon. Please note that some cajons are built differently. On many cajons you can also play the sides to achieve the high pitch pop as well. This is the first part of the cajon series
Shaker with congas continued
Percussion Instruction - November 14, 2011 01:39 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsContinuation in shakers and congas podcast with practice pads. Also check out podcast in itunes under "percussion instruction"
How to Playing Congas and Shakers Part 2
Percussion Instruction - August 10, 2011 01:40 - 9 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we will be explaining how to incorporate shakers into your playing (with congas). I am using three conga practice pads made of wood. This is a great way to practice when noise is an issue. We will be moving a little in reverse since the episode will actually be part 1. For now exp...
Live Acoustic KJ & Will
Percussion Instruction - January 24, 2011 15:11 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe KJ and Will show!... Just kidding everyone. ; Last week I had the privilege of rehearsing with KJ Scriven for a worship concert in Florence South Carolina. This is an original song KJ wrote that we only performed once together. We only rehearsed the song together once before we shot this vide...
Percussion Instruction Podcast; Congas/percussion in worship/pop
Percussion Instruction - January 12, 2011 04:35 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis is the first part of a new series where I will be uploading videos of playing with other instrumentation to show some ideas of how to apply the congas, cajon, djembe, shakers, etc. to modern styles and genres of music. Notice here towards the end that I use a "tumbao" shortly to show how Lat...
Multicultural Worship Concert Heartbeat 2010
Percussion Instruction - September 30, 2010 15:43 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMulti-Cultural worship concert featuring percussion and music from around the world. Award winning percussionist Luis Conte & Lou Santiago Jr., Phil Routszong and Unveil, Trinity Takeover (Latin Dance & Reggaeton artists) and more...Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at ;http://ww...
Percussion Instruction Podcast; Rudiments on Congas Pt.1
Percussion Instruction - June 24, 2010 06:15 - 10 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we continue to explore rudiments on congas and how they can be used. This is part 1 in a series and we will go more into the clave, contemporary worship and Gospel settings/ styles, as well as improvisation using different rudiments.
Watch the Heartbeat For Worship DVD trailer
Percussion Instruction - May 18, 2010 19:01 - 1 minute - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHeartbeat for Worship DVD available Friday May 28, 2010For those of you who can we are asking if you can share this video. Thank you and God bless you!
Stick Control Part 3
Percussion Instruction - April 04, 2010 02:34 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we are continuing to explore stick control techniques and basic rudiment exercises.
Stick Control Part Two
Percussion Instruction - March 26, 2010 05:22 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we explore some rudiments and exercises to develop technique and hand control.
Stick Control & Open Slap Series
Percussion Instruction - March 07, 2010 23:20 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we will be exploring the concept of stick control and further instruction of the open slap. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also please feel free to ask questions and leave a comment!
Percussion Instruction; Melodies and Improvisation
Percussion Instruction - January 22, 2010 05:05 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we continue to explore the possibilities of providing melodies upon the congas and how to improvise using a reference point to come back to the melody.
Conga Solo On three Congas
Percussion Instruction - January 01, 2010 19:09 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis solo is designed to derive ideas for improvisation upon the congas. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.
Ghatam Podcast Part 1
Percussion Instruction - December 31, 2009 21:11 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode I am introducing a new episode to the podcast. The Ghatam is a clay pot from India with beautiful tones.
Three Conga Solo
Percussion Instruction - December 28, 2009 04:19 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis episode is a conga solo designed to help implement some of the ideas that were discussed in the rhythmic concepts. I hope it helps and everyone enjoys.
Rythmic Concepts on Congas Part 2
Percussion Instruction - December 18, 2009 20:58 - 9 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSecond part of Rythmic Concepts on the congas. Exploring the triplet, five stroke rolls and accents...
Rythmic Concepts on Congas Part 1
Percussion Instruction - December 16, 2009 06:00 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsin this podcast we explore some of the melodic ideas of playing on the congas and specific movements such as the five stroke roll and triplets. The tumbao however is found however in 4/4 just as often as in songs in 6. Thanks for watching!
Worship Podcast with solo part 1
Percussion Instruction - October 27, 2009 00:35 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we introduce ways to be creative in your playing and worship, as well as incorporating traditional styles in other settings. Thank you for viewing!
Tuning The Congas Part 2
Percussion Instruction - September 25, 2009 14:02 - 8 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEpisode two of tuning the congas. In this episode we will be going over how to tune your congas. We will begin from the very basics and then further develop more complex techniques in coming episodes. thank you for viewing. Please visit the blog on my site at www.heartbeatforworship.com and leave...
Intro To Tuning Your Congas
Percussion Instruction - September 25, 2009 04:46 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we will be going over how to tune your congas. We will begin from the very basics and then further develop more complex techniques in coming episodes. thank you for viewing. Please visit the blog on my site at www.heartbeatforworship.com and leave any comments or questions you may...
Slap Continued
Percussion Instruction - August 01, 2009 17:59 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we explore the slap tone on the congas and include the "muff".
Slap Tone On Congas Part Two
Percussion Instruction - June 08, 2009 05:30 - 8 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPart two of the "slap" technique on the congas. In this lesson we will explore further the slap technique of hand drumming as it pertains to the congas. More specifically we will be explaining the open slap tone. Victor VillaFania will be with us in this episode and the next several ones to come....
Conga Heel Toe Technique
Percussion Instruction - May 05, 2009 03:36 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this podcast we will introduce the "heel toe" and go over a couple exercises to develop it. Please feel free to post questions on the blog. You can also go to www.heartbeatforworship.com for additional resources and information. The new website is currently being upgraded and will be ready in ...
Conga Slap tone Part 1
Percussion Instruction - April 12, 2009 00:58 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratings*This is a shorter version and will download faster. In this episode we will go over the slap tone on the congas. We will also go over a couple of exercises to develop the technique further. Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for this podcast. We will do our best to upload future epi...
Conga Slap Part 1
Percussion Instruction - April 11, 2009 16:47 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn this episode we will go over the slap tone on the congas. We will also go over a couple of exercises to develop the technique further. Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for this podcast. We will do our best to upload future episodes more frequently. Please visit my blog and post ...