Vernon “Rhythm Genie” Lewis



Background Contact and Class Information
I was initially inspired by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Beethoven, & Marvin Gaye. Primarily Drumming, but I am classically trained in medieval, renaissance, and baroque singing. I have over 20 years of experience. I perform with several SoCal dancers and troupes including, Kashmir, Paquita, Nefertiti, Meryem, Freya, Nika Feyrouz, Anjum, Kris Ohman, The Roses of Shalimar, and the Blue Stars of Tanit (pr. tah-neet). I perform and teach all over SoCal, but mostly LA & Orange counties. In Orange County, I mainly teach and/or perform in these cities: The Inland Empire, Claremont, Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, etc. like Please feel free to look me up on Facebook, Tribe.net, Myspace, & Yahoo! Groups via Vernon Lewis or Village Mandala ;-) 909-980-5663
Music Classes
I teach basic, intermediate, and some advanced drumming techniques for Middle Eastern styles on the doumbek. I teach individual and group lessons in multiple locations throughout SoCal & as far as the East Coast as well. I have 10 years of experience teaching. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video
Performances
got_drums2 My style varies from Tribal, fusion, cabaret, and flamenco. I perform at many community events such as: festivals, renaissance faires, weddings, churches, parades, private events, Solstice & equinox gatherings. I also perform for Friendship Circles, Goddess Temple of Orange County, MECDA, SAMEDA, fund-raisers, Village Mandala, Peace with Justice, etc. I have been performing for about 20 years.

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