Billy and Bob just returned from St. Cloud, Florida where they presented the STARTiN workshops. They performed in 4 schools presenting multiple 1-hour inter-active creative workshops for small groups of students (25-80 per class) In advance of the live performances, each school presented the STARTiN pilot DVD, START Cookin', featuring Emeril Lagasse and Doc Gibbs, in the classrooms.
We are proud to present the pilot program for the STARTiN classroom DVD series. The DVD, START Cookin', features Emeril Lagasse and Doc Gibbs from the popular cooking show, "Emeril Live". Bob Gatzen produced the program along with his drumming partner and co-producer, Billy Ashbaugh. The project was made possible through the cooperation of the Food Network and Penfield Productions.
START Cookin' is the first of a 4 part series that inspires children to think creatively and a how-to method in making ideas happen. The pilot establishes language and concepts with subsequent DVD releases presenting actual idea making techniques. The 4-parts series will guide students through the 3 phases of idea making; getting, growing (test and develop), and giving ideas (making ideas happen).
Click here to see and read more about the DVD as well as request a copy of the DVD for your classroom.
Creative Special Projects is a diverse group of talented individuals that share common
goals: to preserve Music and the Arts and innovate with uncompromising creativity. Bob Gatzen, well known for his
relentless energy, innovations, and contributions in the Drum and Percussion industry, spearheads
Special Projects. In fact, feature articles in industry publications, have
proclaimed him a "Renaissance Man", the "Idea Man".
The Special Projects group is made up of artists, inventors, educators and leaders in the business community. Our specialties are Audio/Visual production, educational media, product innovation and talent development. Each project will involve a select group of individuals based on their particular expertise.
START is made possible by generous grants from NAMM/AMC, the D'Addario Foundation,
Kaman Music, DrumFrame, Warner Bros. Publications and the many fine sponsors that support our program.
