Having written a couple of little posts on the forum, it might be time I introduced myself.
Iām from the generation of Catherine, Brigitte, Monique, FranƧoiseā¦ I add 1, I carry 2, divide the whole thing by 151.75 and hey presto, youāve got my age. Well, I think?.. OK, enough beating around the bush, letās get straight to the point!..on the clock 60 years and some change on earth, (yep because before that, I didnāt know where I was, let alone with who), not to mention a few pots and pans dragged around in my backpack in the middle of a few rocks picked up here and there during my work days. No, I wasnāt a cook, let alone a road worker. A moderate mountain guide, not to be confused with a high mountain guide, a much higher rank, a step way above the common folk. Summers in the alpine meadows, winters on snowshoes slogging through the snow.
My musical adventure began at age 19 with a few years of classical guitar. Then voice work. Quite a task, I had a pot stuck in my throatā¦
Well, as in life Ā« there are no problems, only solutions Ā» - I spent quite a bit of time Ā« solutioning Ā». Having become an Ā« expert solutioneer Ā», Iām going to speed up my introduction and solve itā¦
After countless concerts at the Olympia - ok thatās in my head, Iām exaggerating a bit! - but still a few years, between mountain hikes, dragging my worn shoes on little countryside stages here, there and everywhereā¦ the sausage festival kind of thingā¦ Hard, hard the life of an artist!
Several stays in Scotland, with the sheep. I learn the whistle, the bodhrĆ”n, the diatonic accordionā¦ Oh no thatās my few years of life in Brittany!
In 2004, I discover the didgeridoo. I muddle through as best I can to learn, with a video by Philipp Peris - Several years later, I stumble upon Gauthierās method with CDā¦ I move forward more or less but less well than more -
In 2007, I get a diploma in music therapy from the international centre for music therapy - In my professional practice, I then combine my work as a mountain guide, sports educator in fitness professions as well as my various musical and artistic training and practices. All of it revolving around the BREATH.
In autumn 2018, I learn that Gauthier AubĆ© is organizing a workshop in Tournon near Albertvilleā¦Ā« on my doorstep Ā» - my feet lose contact with the ground - added to that are his three courses, plus 2 other workshops; I take off for real.
In January 2021, during the 2nd workshop, I meet Quentin aka Quennetinne on the forum. He shows us the didgeridoos he made and that you know. Iām fascinated.
Back in Haute Tarentaise, I begin exploring the forests with a Scottish friend who decided to help meā¦4 didgeridoos will come out of their environment - in 2 months: ash and acacia. A fascinating experience even though Iām not at the helm, just overseeingā¦But Iāll have the chance to share my adventure with you.
There, I kept it shortā¦ as best I couldā¦Iām attaching a video from March 28, 21, that I had sent to Gauthier as part of the Ā« At the Heart of Rhythm Ā» course with the first didge made - a D, which is no longer my favourite today. Ok the Olympia is still not happening tomorrow but in the Ā« supergrandma Ā» categoryā¦ who knows? Life holds so many beautiful surprises!
By the way, my name is Chris!
) online course from Gauthier (the ones on rhythm are top-notch) It really helped me get motivated again. I even bought a 2nd didge even though Iād been playing (more or less) the same one for years.
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!! For organising these meetups, we communicate via text and/or private message on the forum.
) I discovered the Didgeridoo with Jamiroquai almost thirty years ago (my goodness time flies 
), then Hillight Tribe whose energy and vibe I adore and whose concerts I never miss when they come to my region 
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but out of the question to give up this time!! 
