Community Classes

Our community classes will give you the opportunity to develop your drumming technique and your understanding of the fundamentals of African music in a joy-filled community atmosphere.
Classes are based on ancient rhythms and songs from the cultures of Mali and Burkina Faso. Over the duration of six weeks you will learn a complete arrangement and be introduced to methods of expanding in the music with your own phrasing through exercises designed to develop greater dexterity and musical understanding.
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UPCOMING CLASSES IN VICTORIA

DJEMBE ON THE MOUNTAIN, BELGRAVE

Join our community of drummers at Ananda Yoga in Belgrave! People of all levels are invited to join our six-weekly class cycles, and drums will be provided for those who need one. Classes are held at 6-7.30pm every Friday night at a cost of $25 per class, or $135 for a course. For full integration, it is recommended to attend each of the six classes dedicated to the study of any one specific rhythm. This is also to maintain cohesion in the group. However, the first three classes of each cycle are open to casual attendance. Bookings are necessary and can be made by contacting us along with any further enquiries.

UPCOMING BEGINNER/ADVANCED CLASS CYCLES:

April 16th - May 21st 2021

​May 28th - July 2nd

DUNDUN (BASS DRUM) CLASSES

The DunDun drums offer the foundation of any West African drum arrangement. Learning the accompaniment they express, therefore, is an essential part of studying any traditional rhythm.  Each cycle includes the opportunity to attend a bonus class (or two) that introduces DunDun playing, focussed on the main rhythm for that cycle. DunDun classes must be booked separately, and are $15 for Djembe players. Classes will be held from 7.45pm-8.45pm on weeks three and five of the cycle.

UPCOMING DUNDUN CLASSES:

April 30th
​May 14th

DJEMBE IN THE GIPPSLAND, SALE

Join our newest community of drummers at Element in Sale! People of all levels are invited to join our six-weekly class cycles, and drums will be provided for those who need one. Classes are held at 7-8.30pm every Tuesday night at a cost of $25 per class, or $135 per course. For full integration, it is recommended to attend each of the four classes dedicated to the study of any one specific rhythm. This is also to maintain cohesion in the group. However, the first three classes of each cycle are open to casual attendance. Bookings are necessary and can be made by contacting us along with any further enquiries.

UPCOMING COURSES:

May 11th - June 15th