Djembe Drum Fun-damentals

In this playshop expect to learn the building blocks of traditional djembe music.

One of the best ways to learn is from advanced students who have much more experience studying and playing. Michael and Tim reveal helpful ways to hear and understand the rhythms more easily. These methods will help you find the ‘keys’ often buried in the rhythms.

In the “Fundamentals Playshop” we focus on playing technique. On how to get the best tones out of your drum and how to get your drum to ‘talk’. Also, to develop your own sound or ‘voice’, a stimulating, ever-evolving process.

Topics Covered

• Proper technique ( tone, bass, slap )
• Timing, tempo, and tablature ( intro to rudiments )
• Swing, micro-timing, poly-rhythm, cross-rhythms, binary/ternary flux.

Drumming Intensives

If you are unable to attend our classes but would still like to study with us, we can customize a personal Drumming Intensive course just for you.

Our 1-3 day drumming intensives provide considerable and invaluable instruction and historical and cultural insight. These intensive courses are also available in one-on-one private lesson formats. Whether you are a beginning, intermediate or advanced drummer, this is a timely opportunity to immerse yourself in drumming. Learn More »