Melbourne Djembe Xmas party
Drum & dance workshops
In celebration of BEING TOGETHER AGAIN we are providing a full day of drum dance dance workshops plus entertainment down by the Yarra river.
Melbourne Djembe Xmas party
Sunday 20th December
Term dates (5 weeks)
- 15th November – 13th December
ALL CLASSES ARE NOW LIVE AGAIN!
Students will also receive a video of the class. Those who can’t make the live session can attend a short Zoom meeting on Thursday evenings to check in with Simon.
We provide two levels of djembe class each week, taught by Simon Lewis. Beginner class will introduce co-ordination and foundation patterns using the bass, tone and slap sounds. Fun warm-ups lead into the traditional accompaniments of the African tribal rhythms. You will learn the musical language of the djembe which culminates in an arranged piece including breaks and traditional songs.
Intermediate class requires some drumming experience. Expect more complex djembe accompaniments and other elements of traditional African rhythms including dundun and bell parts.
Classes are fun, non-competitive, challenging and you will discover and develop your own sense of rhythm while exploring the parameters of ensemble playing. Invigorate your rhythmic self!