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Dorku site is down

carmineguida — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:27:37 GMT

Hello Everyone, I had to take the dorku site down. If you are owed credits, do not hesitate to email me and ask me to paypal you: carmine@carmine.cm If you're looking for sheet music ,email Melissa: melissa_pgh@juno.com -Carmine

Las Vegas!!!

carmineguida — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:56:04 GMT

Hey! I'm going to be in Las Vegas this weekend with Djinn and Kaeshi! We'd love to do SOMETHING on Sunday. A show, Hafla, workshops, etc. We have all our instruments and everything. Is anyone around who can hook something up? (if so, email me: carmine@carmine.com) or call if you have my cell phone... Thanks! -Carmine

Make an oud out of a Dresser Drawer?!?

carmineguida — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:11:22 GMT

Scott Wilson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhN1vI0eZxQ (discuss) :)

Awesome! and not too expensive for New Years!

carmineguida — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:20:40 GMT

If you're looking for something to do on New Years. We're going to have a 6 piece band and 4 amazing dancers at JeBon! You really really really want to make a reservation. The space only has 50 seats! It's going to be an amazing time! The Band: Carmine, Brad, Pete, Melissa (first appearance since giving birth!), Huei and Rob! The Dancers Kaeshi, Amar, Blanca and Darshan! $25 gets you in and champagne at midnight. Food is tasty and not too expensive! http://www.jebonusa.com

MUST SEE PICTURE OF ME!

carmineguida — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:53:59 GMT

Someone just uploaded this picture of me to facebook. I didn't even know it existed! :)

Floridians!

carmineguida — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:28:02 GMT

Hey All! I'll be in Tampa with Melissa of Ishtar doing some wonderful events! This is your chance to take some classes and jam too! http://www.thejalsah.com/pages/STPetersburg/ Friday, Dec 5: Live Music Performance & Belly Dance Show $10 Cover includes: Wine Tasting 6:30 - 7:30pm Performance 8 - 10pm @ St Petersburg Nights Russian Rest & Lounge, 6800 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach 33706 Reservations a must! (727) 644-4839 All workshops and Jalsah are held at: Hip Expressions Belly Dance Studio 1045 9th Ave. N, St Petersburg, FL 33705 727-459-8558 A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome! Begintermediate Doumbek (Saturday) Taught by: Carmine Saturday 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Cost $20 Get "Beyond Baladi". Percussionists will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making a drum circle more fun. Learn how to add fills and embellishments. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms. How to play a drum solo for a dancer (Sunday) Taught by: Carmine Sunday 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Cost $20 The drum solo is the climax of any belly dancer show. This is a great time for the dancer and drummer to improvise and communicate. In this workshop, you will learn how to build your own solos and improvising techniques. You will also learn what the dancer is expecting from you and how to play something interesting and exciting for them. This workshop is perfect for drummers who know the basics. This workshop is also great for dancers to learn about the drum solo from the drummer's perspective. Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments Taught by: Melissa Murphey Saturday 4:00pm to 5:30 pm - Cost: $20 Sunday 4:00pm to 5:30 pm - Cost: $20 (different songs each day!) Melissa's workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians will learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com. To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com. Jalsah (Open Jam/Dance Event) Saturday December 6th 8PM Dance floor is open ALL NIGHT. Bring your hipscarves and a friend. All levels of dancers welcome. Try out those new moves! All instruments welcome! Drums, guitars, clarinets, flutes, violins, trumpets, saxes, if you play it bring it! We will provide sheet music to borrow in the keys of: C, Bb, Eb, F and Bass Clef. Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc. Cover charge: $5 (if you take a class you get in for FREE, it's an awesome deal!!!) If you take any workshop, you get into the Jalsah for Free! (what a great deal!) You know you're coming why not register today!

The Martinettis

carmineguida — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:27:11 GMT

Apparently it's in my genetics to like Mac or something... :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXv8Ysf9WCs fast forward to 4:45

Begintermediate Video shoot!

carmineguida — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:35:12 GMT

Hey All! I shot my Begintermediate Doumbek Workshop video this weekend! It was quite an adventure. I decided to shoot at "The Spot on Thayer" in Providence Rhode Island. I got the car loaded with myself, Melissa and Willa and TONS of equipment. It rained and rained and rained and rained. It stopped raining when we stopped at a rest stop, but it quickly rained again when we started driving again. It was coming down in sheets and I had to drive 40 mph most of the way :( Finally getting there, we unloaded the car quickly and began to setup... What I learned from my previous video shoot. 1. However long you think it's going to take to setup. Add an hour to that. 2. Run cameras off of batteries. Last time I think someone tripped over my wide shot power cable and I had no wide shot for most of a shoot. 3. Bring lots of extension cords. The cables on the lights were like super short, just barely enough to touch the ground when on a stand. 4. Get lots of cut-away footage. This time, Willa took tons of footage of people nodding, smiling, etc. so we could use it to make editing simpler. 5. One location is plenty :) I got really ambitious the first time shooting in three places, but it took a long time to import and sort through all the footage. 6. Relax! I was much more comfortable in front of the camera this time and actually forgot about it completely and just taught as I always did. For me, shooting a live class really works. It really captures my teaching style best. I'm blessed to have such great students and helpful people. Everyone was extremely patient under the hot lights. We did not encounter a single issue with the shoot. Everything went perfectly well. Thank you all! Following my shoot, Melissa taught a Middle Eastern music class for all instruments. She's been teaching this type of class all around the country. It's a fantastic class and I recommend taking it to get your feet wet with playing this music. And of course... we had a Jalsah at the end of the night. 3 hours of music and dancing. People came from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to play music and dance. Everyone had a fantastic time and asked "when are you coming back? When can you come to Boston? When can you do this in New York" Life is wonderful! ...look for my video in March 2009 -Carmine

FREE Doumbek class this Saturday + Middle Eastern Music class and Jalsah!

carmineguida — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:27:35 GMT

There is still room in my FREE class this Saturday in Rhode Island. I'm shooting my second video "Begintermediate Doumbek Workshop" and I want you to be in it! If you're interested, simply reply to this email me at: carmine@carmine.com Full details are available here: http://www.carmine.com/events/showevent.asp?EventID=228 After my video shoot, Melissa will be teaching a Middle Eastern music class for ALL instruments. It's a great opportunity to get your feet wet and learn a couple of bellydance classics. After Melissa's class, put it all together... Jalsah Providence. This is a big open music and dance jam. You can bring whatever instrument or dance whatever style. It's not a show, it's a do! Everyone plays/dances, etc. It's tons of fun and a great way to meet other people from your local community. You can pre-register today! These are some great classes and events. Don't be shy Full details are available here: http://www.carmine.com/events/showevent.asp?EventID=228

For now... (lyrics)

carmineguida — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:33:30 GMT

This is an old song by an old friend. It came up on my iTunes randomly the other day. I've been listening to it again and again... The lyrics kill me... It's been in my head for days now. I couldn't find the lyrics online so I'm just going to type them out: For Now Sarah Brenner from the album: Unsteady Ground (I'm doing this while listening so I may not be so accurate) You don't belong to me Though I wish you did I only have you here on loan And I know I'm acting like a little kid Throwing a tantrum over something that I can not own 'Cause I know it's all very... temporary There is nothing more in you to love. 'Cause you're such a free spirit Whose heart's not in it So I'll take what I can get For Now You don't belong to me And I won't expect from you Any more than you do from yourself 'Cause I was just lucky To catch a glimpse of you passing through On your way to bigger and better things Somewhere else For you this is all so very... ordinary There's nothing more in you to love 'Cause Your such a free spirit Whose heart's not in it So I'll take what I can get For Now BRIDGE: You told me from the start I should protect my heart Only makes me wonder Just what am I doing this for? You told me once again That this is gonna end But it only makes me Want you more 'Cause I know it's all very... temporary I've been racking my brains for some way some how I can't keep your free spirit Your hearts not in it So I'll take what I can get I'll take what I get I'll take what I get For Now

Be in my next doumbek video! (FREE DOUMBEK CLASS)

carmineguida — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:30:31 GMT

November 15th! The video shoot, Melissa's class and the Jalsah are all taking place at: The Spot on Thayer 286 Thayer St Providence, RI 02906 (401) 323-6891 Pre-register today! * For Carmine's Class/Video Shoot, Email Carmine Directly: carmine@carmine.com * For Melissa's Music class and/or the Jalsah visit The Jalsah Website Begintermediate Doumbek Video Shoot! Taught by: Carmine T. Guida 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Setup for Video (BE THERE BY NO LATER THAN 2:30pm or you can not be in the video!!!) 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Class / Video shoot Student drummers needed for the filming of my second Doumbek Instructional Video: "Begintermediate Doumbek". Like my first video, the shoot will be of one of my workshops LIVE! You are part of the video too! The class is FREE, in exchange, I get to use the footage for the video :) You must RSVP for this workshop, since only limited number of drummers are needed for this 'live action' video. Email me directly: carmine@carmine.com and let me know you are interested in taking the class and being in the video. Also going on that night... Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments Taught by: Melissa Murphey 6:00pm to 7:30 pm Cost: $20 Melissa’s workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com. To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com. Jalsah Middle Eastern Open Music/Dance Jam A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome! Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc. 8:00pm - 11:00pm Cover charge: $7 Melody Instrument Players If you plan on attending please drop a note to Melissa melissa@clarinetchick.com We normally provide a P.A. system, however, please bring any microphones, cables, stands, music stands, etc. that you may need (and bring extras if you have). Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com. To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com. Pre-register today! * For Carmine's Class/Video Shoot, Email Carmine Directly: carmine@carmine.com * For Melissa's Music class and/or the Jalsah visit The Jalsah Website

Student drummers needed for the filming of my second Doumbek Instructional Video: "Begintermediate Doumbek".

carmineguida — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:57:42 GMT

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th! Student drummers needed for the filming of my second Doumbek Instructional Video: "Begintermediate Doumbek". Like my first video, the shoot will be of one of my workshops LIVE! You are part of the video too! The class is FREE, in exchange, I get to use the footage for the video :) You must RSVP for this workshop, since only limited number of drummers are needed for this 'live action' video. Email me directly: carmine@carmine.com and let me know you are interested in taking the class and being in the video. There is also a Melody music class taught by Melissa of Ishtar AND a Jalsah (open music/dance jam) going on that night too! The video shoot, Melissa's class and the Jalsah are all taking place at: The Spot on Thayer 286 Thayer St Providence, RI 02906 (401) 323-6891 Pre-register today! * For Carmine's Class/Video Shoot, Email Carmine Directly: carmine@carmine.com * For Melissa's Music class and/or the Jalsah visit The Jalsah Website Begintermediate Doumbek Video Shoot! Taught by: Carmine T. Guida 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Setup for Video (BE THERE BY NO LATER THAN 2:30pm or you can not be in the video!!!) 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Class / Video shoot Cost: FREE You know a bunch of rhythms...now what? Let's get "Beyond Baladi". You will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making your drum circle more fun. You will also learn how to add fills and embellishments to make your playing more interesting. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms. Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments Taught by: Melissa Murphey 6:00pm to 7:30 pm Cost: $20 Melissa's workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com. To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com. Jalsah Middle Eastern Open Music/Dance Jam A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome! Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc. 8:00pm - 11:00pm Cover charge: $7 Pre-register today! * For Carmine's Class/Video Shoot, Email Carmine Directly: carmine@carmine.com * For Melissa's Music class and/or the Jalsah visit The Jalsah Website

Event Antipasta!

carmineguida — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:49:04 GMT

Hey :) I have a bunch of stuff coming up. a little something for everyone... it's kind of like a music/bellydance event antipasta...... Although, I never did find out what happens when you combine pasta and antipasta. Here we go! Drum Solos for Dancers AND Drummers Sunday October 19th - 9am The drum solo is the climax of any show! I'm teaching this excellent class with Blanca. Her and I have traveled the world helping drummers and dancers to work together. Bring your drum or your hip scarf. We'll be all together in this class. Register early and save! This is a super fun workshop! http://www.rakkasah.com/east/workshops.php Jalsah Pittsburgh - Drum class and Open Jam Friday October 24th - 6:30pm I'll be teaching a Begintermediate Drum class. Let's get beyond baladi and take it to the next level. Perfect for those who know the basic rhythms and are now wondering "now what?" The Jalsah is a Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. Register early and save! http://www.thejalsah.com/pages/Pittsburgh/

THIS WEEKEND (October 4th, 55h)

carmineguida — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:48:19 GMT

People asked me to keep posting my events here.. so here is what's up for THIS weekend. Saturday is Jalsah Philly! 3 Music Classes plus Jalsah open music and dance Jam! You want to preregister for these classes. Don't be shy! For more information and signup visit The Jalsah Website. http://www.thejalsah.com/pages/Philadelphia/ Classes: 3:00pm - Baby Beginner Doumbek Great for anyone who is doumbek-curious. From how to hold the drum to playing your first bunch of rhythms. 4:30pm - Begintermediate Doumbek Already know the basics? His is a great class for the next step! 6:00pm - Middle Eastern Music and Rhythm for ALL Instruments. Clarinet, flute, violin, cello, guitar, riq, frame, drum... whatever it is, learn to play Middle Eastern songs in this great class. 8:00pm - Jalsah open music and dance Jam! Bring an instrument a hip scarf and a friend. This is not a show, it's a do! Open floor all night. Everyone is welcome, all levels are welcome. Great friendly environment! Don't be shy bring whatever you play or however you dance. Sunday is the DC Turkish Festival. I will be playing oud along with Melissa and Jeff of Ishtar and Sean and Suzzanne of Blue Lotus Tribe. http://www.turkishfestival.org/stage.htm

Leaving Tribe...

carmineguida — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:24:56 GMT

Hey All, I'm going to be leaving tribe (or logging on super duper duper way less). The site is just not up and reliable. I want to spend the time I would have spent on tribe doing something more productive... -Carmine

I'm in Turkey!

carmineguida — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:57:38 GMT

Hey! In case you don't know... I'm in Turkey with Melissa (Ishtar/Clarinet) for a couple weeks. I have ridiculous amounts of photos, videos and of course stories to tell! We have tickets to see Erkin Koray!! (The guy who wrote Saskin!!!) Anyhoo.. the Turkish keyboard is kind of funky so I will type more when I get home :) Also.. Youtube is blocked in Turkey! So here is a photo for now :)

Best Pennsic Comilation Video Ever!

carmineguida — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:02 GMT

Pennsic is a lot cooler with epic music :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hsGJCQxTYg

For Melissa...

carmineguida — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:00:31 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-K8x4x4i68&feature=related :) It mentions Calzone which makes me happy :)

NYC Drum Solo workshop with Carmine and Blanca

carmineguida — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:35:49 GMT

Blanca and I have been teaching this workshop all over the country (and even in other countries!). This is a great workshop for increasing your listening skills as well as dance skills. Check out the above flyer. Signup today! http://www.venusuprising.com/workshops/

Umm.. anyone in Tampa?

carmineguida — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:39:41 GMT

Hey! I'm going to Tampa next week August 18th and 19th to do some business stuff. My nights will be free.. and I'm into checking out the Tampa Bellydance Scene, playing music, teaching doumbek. Please email me: carmine@carmine.com -Carmine

All Stars Album is out!!

carmineguida — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:27:42 GMT

Yeah! The Turkish Band Camp All Stars is a group of musicians who share a common enthusiasm and love for Turkish music. This album is comprised of beautiful songs as well as fun uptempo songs and is perfect for dancing and listening. Members: Carmine T. Guida - Oud - http://www.carmine.com Melissa Murphey - Clarinet - http://www.clarinetchick.com Willa Roberts - Violin/Vocals - http://www.willaroberts.com Dale Langdon - Darbuka - http://www.paparaksi.com That is the group. You can purchase a copy here: http://cdbaby.com/cd/ttbcas It's on itunes too!! (thanks :)) http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=287276636

Please help print copies of Haberci

carmineguida — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:06:46 GMT

The Haberci is out. It contains all the Pennsic classes and events, shows, haflas etc in one nice place. If you can, please print a ton of copies to give out to people (and so I can give them out in my classes) Thanks! http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=Q01FdFdYQzNrWSt4dnc9PQ

Holy cr@p I'm ready for Pennsic

carmineguida — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:42:36 GMT

I'm soo ready .. like to go now!

Carmine Stuff

carmineguida — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:31:18 GMT

Umm All your carmine needs: http://shop.cafepress.com/carmine Someone took the time to make all of those! :) (and it wasn't me)

They're Here!!!

carmineguida — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:23:33 GMT

The Turkish Band Camp All Stars CDs just got to my door! Anybody want one? I got 1000 of them :) I'll have them up on CDBaby and other places soon and of course at Pennsic. YAY!