Stage combat is a vital skill for actors. Today, most actors strive to be a "triple-threat": Actor/Singer/Dancer. However, not so long ago every actor was also a capable fencer as well. Most plays and films contain some violence, be it a slap in a drama, a swordfight in Shakespeare, or a prat-fall in a comedy. Don't get hurt on set because you don't know the basics. Come out and play with a different weapon each week, learn how to perform a fight like an action hero, and how to stay safe …

Share your voice in spirit and song using simple mantras sung in English and Sanskrit (the ancient language of India). The mantras are sung in the style of kirtan, the sacred devotional music tradition originating from India. They are repeated over and over, faster and faster, calling upon sacred energies which serve to remove obstacles, bring us back to the center of our being and into an experience of freedom from the daily chatter of the mind. We move into meditative qualities which can carry …

Meet other local Musicians to talk about gigs, gear, and techniques and the music business, and network with and support each other. Share experiences regarding creating, composing, playing, and performing music, and learn with workshops about these elements of music and the changing music business!

This Meetup Group has been organized to help music artists and songwriters become better prepared to pursue their career interests through live local networking and educational events. Each will be geared around a specific music career or industry topic. Many of these events will be free to attend, with one or more industry professionals guest speaking/hosting. There will be a discussion period in which everyone attending will be provided an opportunity to participate by asking questions, whethe …

This is the Vancouver Propellerheads Reason Enthusiasts.  A meetup group dedicated to Reason software.  To join this group you must enjoy writing, playing, tinkering, tweeking virtual knobs and buttons or swapping virtual wires and want to learn about sequencers, samplers, drum machines and automation and mixing. I'm certainly no expert, but excited to create a group of peeps of like mind in a musical synthesis/unity.  It's all on a very positive NOTE. Discussion, Participation,  Enthusiasm,  s …

Our workshops are a way for artists and those wanting to get involved in music making, production, software, songwriting and/or social media to meet and connect. We provide regular songwriting cafe meetings where songwriters can share their music, get feedback from experts and get support from other musicians. We do monthly intro to audio recording workshops to give you a base for understanding how music is made. We offer regular demos and tips and tricks of recording software. We will also host …

This Meetup will be dedicated to connecting live music-lovers with live-music....it's not rocket science, but this group will make it easier to find out who's playing where and when. I will be connecting with local restaurants and gathering places, and taking their schedules and putting them on here for you ! Then, when you want to do something on a certain day, you will know when, where, how much and what time. If that appeals to you, sign up, and we'll get started. There will also be a sister- …

… Kirtan is a place for everyone… friends & family, healers, yoga teachers, sacred music enthusiasts, singers & musicians, travelers, awakening western yogis, spiritual seekers and newcomers, too. We believe that there is a yoga is for everyone and Kirtan is yoga, too. Our mission statement is simply "peace through music", our method is Inter-spiritual Kirtan, and our service is in singing Pure Sound! Thank you for visiting us. OM Shantih

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer.  The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene! We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisse …