A World of Rhythm Workshop with Ronny Ferella (MELB) – 25/10/25

A workshop by Ronny Ferella exploring the concepts and playing strategies of poly-rhythm, cross-rhythm and odd time meters. Applicable to any instrument and musical genre.

During this 2-hour workshop topics explored and discussed will include:

  • the definition and application of poly rhythm, cross rhythm and odd time meters
  • how these musical phenomena appear in folk, jazz and pop music
  • a step by step practical approach towards applying these concepts in any musical situation.
  • different ways ways to notate & conceptualise above concepts

This will be a hands-on workshop so feel free to bring your instrument.  All welcome-musical theory not essential, these concepts will be discussed using both conventional music theory and more universal concepts using numbers and the physical phenomena involved.

ronny ferella

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Saturday 25th October 2025

11am to 1pm

$20 Entry (+GST & BF)

JMI Live, 10 Exhibition St Bowen Hills

Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets

How do I purchase a ticket?

Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.

What is JMI Live?

JMI Live presents live jazz in Brisbane every Thursday night from 8pm and a jam session after each gig. JMI Live is renowned for its intimate setting, providing the best opportunity to listen to live jazz in Brisbane. Just like a jazz club in New York, this venue is the ideal location for great jazz music, acoustics and atmosphere.

Location

JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.

Location

JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills. View on Google Maps.

Watch Live

All JMI Live concerts are live-streamed to JMI’s YouTube channel for free.

Enquiries

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