Learn To Drum
“Love, care, dedication, passion, and authenticity are poured into the classes by the teacher and their team of advanced students. For a newbie like me, it’s a pleasure to sit in a circle and feel that I’m making music instead of clumsy noises! I encourage all of you to join in, you won’t regret it.”
“Mohamed is an amazing drummer, but it’s his teaching abilities that make me enjoy and value his weekly classes. Mohamed understands how to pace his lessons so that students aren’t overwhelmed. Through his teaching, I have gained a deeper understanding of rhythm and movement. The sense of community that is built when playing in a group can not be overstated.”
“These classes are an absolute priority and my life line. We have such a wonderful group and we love Mohamed’s stories that accompany his instructions and it’s just so much fun. Thank you, thank you and thank you again for offering these classes.”
Have a listen to the wonderful Radio National podcast of our drumming classes:
Guinean master drummer Mohamed Camara teaches students traditional rhythms and songs from Guinea, West Africa.
The class involves both djembe and dun dun tuition, offering students an amazing drumming experience in its traditional cultural context!
Course content:
The course covers a wide variety of traditional rhythms from Guinea, West Africa, involving djembe accompaniments and solos, breaks, dun dun accompaniments and songs.
The rhythms come from the different tribal groups in Guinea, including both 4/4 and 6/8 time, and Mohamed covers djembe technique and explains the cultural significance of each rhythm in its historical context.
Outcomes:
By the end of the course students will have a greater understanding of rhythm and pulse, djembe technique, the cultural context of the rhythms, and will be familiar with a broad repertoire of traditional Guinean rhythms and songs.
2025 Course Dates:
Next 5-week course begins Tuesday 29th April 2025
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Give the perfect gift with a voucher to one of our African drumming courses! Contact us today to organise your gift voucher.
Northcote Classes
Location: Jika in the Park, 2 East St Northcote
Beginner Djembe / Dun duns: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Experienced Djembe / Dun duns: Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Upcoming 5-week blocks:
29th April - 27th May 2025
3rd June - 1st July 2025
Cost:
Beginners: $28 per class casual / $110 upfront for 5-week course
Experienced: $38 per class casual / $165 upfront for 5-week course
*Make-up classes available by negotiation
Drums supplied or bring your own
Private Tuition
Mohamed and Anna offer private tuition on djembe, dun duns, balafon (Guinean xylophone) and kora (stringed harp).
Location: Online via zoom, or in person in Ivanhoe, Victoria
Cost: $100 per hour
Instruments supplied or bring your own