African Percussion Course
Enhance your musical abilities with genuine West African djembe techniques, cultural insights, and group performance skills. Master ear-based learning, develop safe and resonant sounds, create rhythms for ensembles, and confidently direct performances in your professional music career. This course equips you with practical expertise for leading djembe sessions and workshops.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This African Percussion Course imparts hands-on skills for leading assured djembe sessions, covering safe hand techniques, instrument tuning, and producing distinct bass, tone, and slap tones. You will explore oral teaching approaches, essential West African rhythms, group roles, and straightforward arrangements featuring dunun and bells. Additionally, learn to structure productive 60-minute workshops, address group dynamics, and facilitate captivating, culturally sensitive performances.
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Develop skills
- Master djembe tone, bass, and slap for clear, injury-free sound in days.
- Lead call-and-response African rhythms and teach them quickly by ear.
- Arrange Kassa, Djolé, and Kuku grooves for mixed-level percussion ensembles.
- Integrate dunun, bells, and shakers to build tight, professional drum ensembles.
- Design 60-minute African drumming workshops with clear goals and strong outcomes.
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