Terrell X, A.K.A. Carnage The Executioner, believes that music has the incomparable power to improve the quality of our lives in countless ways. He sees it as his calling to promote the honing of abilities that allow us the opportunities to express ourselves, while identifying and strengthening our unique voices. Terrell’s constant quest to learn leads him to view himself — and participants — as both facilitators and students in constant states of artistic growth. Terrell doesn’t call himself “the expert.” This is part of what keeps him humble, enabling him to welcome the mutual exchange of knowledge and positive energies.
Terrell X’s adaptable Human Beat Boxing & Vocal Percussion: Your Body Is An Instrument residency is a one-of-a-kind experience. It features fun exercises delivered with a no-judgment approach. All are welcome to enjoy topics and activities that include:
- Beat Box Basics: Where did it come from?; How does it fits into the basic structure of Hip-Hop culture?
- Passion & Proper Position: getting bodies moving; boosting awareness of body part/mouth movements; producing sounds similar to those made by professional Human Beat Boxers.
- Beat Box Vocab: identifying sounds and motions by name; developing and increasing skills in complex vocalization and intricate phrasing.
- Conscience and Confidence: raising comfort levels in public speaking and live performance; displaying potent stage presence.
- Strength & Stamina: building breath-control and improving timing; learning how to count “bars” and measures; holding the rhythm and taking control of their bodies.
- Leaders Follow, Too: identifying social cues; exploring teamwork through collaboration in music composition.
- Let’s Perform!: learning how to operate instrument technology (microphones, foot pedals/looper); composing music with the body from scratch.
