African Drumming Classes

Weekly African drumming classes

Term dates

28th April – 28th May (Nb no classes election day 3rd May)
2nd June – 5th July

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 djembe class requires some drumming experience. Expect more complex djembe accompaniments and other elements of traditional African rhythms including dundun and bell parts.

Open dundun classes on Saturday mornings will alternate with beginner djembe for those interested in learning to play these beautiful instruments. Dunduns are played with sticks and provide the bass element – a fundamental element of the Malinke style drumming ensemble. All welcome.

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!

If you book into a block, you also have access reference videos which are posted each week so you can practise at home. These are not available for those attending on a casual class basis.

MULTIPLE CLASS SPECIAL Book into more than one course and receive 15% discount. Please contact Mitzi for multiple bookings mitzimcrae@hotmail.com / 0439 334 197

Beginner Djembe

5-week course $115 (Conc $100), single class $28 (Conc $25)

6.30-7.30pm Mondays

Coburg Uniting church hall - 19 Victoria st, Coburg (see map)

Suitable for beginners and those with a small amount of drumming experience. Drums provided free of charge upon request.

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Intermediate Djembe

5-week course $115 (Conc $100), single class $28 (Conc $25)

6.30-7.30pm Wednesdays

Oxygen Youth Space - 4/8 Gaffney st, Coburg (see map)

Some previous djembe training required. Drums provided free of charge upon request. Invitation to play for dance class for extra practice 7.30-8.30pm

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Open Dundun class

4-week course $112 (Conc $100), Casual $33 (Conc $30)

9-10am Saturdays

St Ambrose Hall - 3 Dawson St, Brunswick (see map)

Are you interested in how these wonderful stick drums fit into the West African drumming ensemble? All experience levels catered for. Instruments supplied.

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