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On Demand Teacher Training

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Let us fit into your schedule with our On Demand Teacher Training 🪘

Whether it’s online or in-person, group or solo, become an amazing facilitator at a time which suits you.

🎶  School teachers
🎶  Professional facilitators
🎶  Government departments
🎶  NGO teams
🎶  Or anyone who wishes to teach drumming !

Following the training you will be able to run your own program with amazing results.

Learn more here !

Instrument Highlight: Krin

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Krin

Also called kirin, kolokolo, lokole.

A log drum, often played alongside Balafon, Kora, djembes and dunun in contemporary West African Ballets.

♪  Guinea Krin are hand carved from dense khadi timber, the densest wood of West Africa
♪  The craftsmanship of this distinctive drum is as functional as it is beautiful
♪  With crisp tonal qualities and several distinct notes this medium sized Krin is a high volume instrument ideal for any ensemble.

Watch the Krin in action or purchase here !

2023 Rhythm Power Tour

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Bring in the new year on our 15th Rhythm Power Tour!

🌴 Tour Dates:   29th December 2023 – 25th January 2024
🌴 Location:       the idyllic Volta Region of Ghana
🌴 Rates:           from AUD $4200, depending on room choice

Renowned percussionist, educator and tour guide Simon Fraser has been making annual trips to West Africa since 1997.

Some of the best drum and dance tuition available in the region will be on offer along a unique cultural experience curated by Simon. There will be festivals & excursions, shopping and live entertainment, all adding to an unforgettable and memorable experience.

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For more information, simply get in touch with us or click to this page.

(03) 9525 3073
[email protected]

A drum and dance journey to change your life!

Balafon Bliss in Ghana 🎵🇬🇭

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Balafon Bliss… 🇬🇭

A wooden keyed percussive idiophone of West Africa, the Balafon is a Manding name, but variations exist across West Africa.

An idiophone is an instrument which creates sound by vibrating.

🎵 Hand made by master artisans from individually tuned Khadi hardwood keys, cow hide and calabash.
🎵 The keys of the Balafon are tuned to each other in diatonic scale
🎵 It is the wood which set these bala apart – Khadi is premier wood used in making the world’s best Bala.
🎵 Below the key bed are calabash gourds which serve as resonators
🎵 Each gourd has a small hole with very thin paper (traditionally a thin membrane) over it, which creates the buzzing resonance that is so characteristic of West African music.

Available for purchase in 15 key or 22 key.

Enjoy this instrument in action here.

PD Session: Rhythm Games 🎶

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Professional Development Session:
Rhythm Games

Explore fun and interactive games for the Djembe + Small Percussion which help develop auditory, visual, kinaesthetic, language and social skills.

🎶  You’ll come away loaded with lots of great games and inspiring ideas that you can incorporate into your sessions. 🎶

Join us online, Saturday August 26th 2023
10am-12pm (AEDT): Games for Djembes
1pm-3pm (AEDT): Games for Small Percussion

Ideal for all drumming skills levels and abilities. You will receive a digital Certificate of Completion.

Learn more or book in here!

 

Giving Back – Tree Planting Initiatives

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Tree Planting Initiative

We are dedicated to giving back to our planet and ensuring our ventures
are eco-friendly and sustainable.

We’re managing two Tree planting initiatives across two continents:

One of these is Denyigba Lorlor who are an amazing Forest Regeneration NGO in Ghana 🇬🇭

With their help, we are able to plant and nurture a new hardwood tree for every African drum that we sell 🌱🪘

In Indonesia we are donating 5% of funds from the sale of every Indonesian djembe towards the “East-Java Plant a Tree Program.”

 

Kid’s Drum Classes 🪘

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Our children’s drumming classes provide a memorable journey of West African musical culture.

We’ve seen the transformative nature of drumming first hand in our classes & workshops.
Drumming empowers, energises, and teaches skills that students can be proud of: It’s what keeps us inspired. 💫

Popular formats:

♪ Single sessions
♪ 4 week – full term Programmes
♪ Staff team builders
♪ Whole school events, fetes and more

Our classes include a mix of drumming, dancing and singing, but we’re always adaptable and can tailor our session to your request. 🪘

For more information, just click here !

 

Unifier Team Workshops

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Unifier Team Workshops

Drumming is a form of improvisation that encourages experimentation and creativity.

💡 When your team is encouraged to experiment,
they are more open to innovative ideas and solutions 💡

Our Unifier Workshop fosters teamwork and collaboration among employees, laying a solid foundation for trust and creativity.
Outcomes: Team bonding & enhanced cooperation
Length: 30 – 60 minutes

Learn more here.

🪘 Drum Highlight: Dunun

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Dunun Drums

Dunun (also known as dundun and doundoun) are the bass drums of the West African ensemble, named by the Mandé blacksmiths.

The drums were developed alongside the djembe in the Mande drum ensemble. Dunun patterns are the heart of a rhythm – while the djembe and hand drum parts are often interchangeable, the dunun pattern is unique.

A set comprises of these 3 drums:
🪘Kenkeni – smallest and highest pitch drum
🪘Sangban – middle sized and pitched drum
🪘Dununba – largest and deepest pitched drum

We stock a huge range of duns, from light weight mini & stumpy duns which are perfect for kids and school programs right up to pro-level hardwood duns from across the West African region.

https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product-category/dunun/

 

Top Picks for Little Ones

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African Drumming’s Top Picks for Children

Studies show that children who play instruments have increased aptitude.
Drumming stimulates the learning centres of the brain, assisting in the development of motor skills, coordination & concentration – as well as encouraging creativity and being great fun.

Start the little muso in your life off on their musical journey with one of our many great packs for purchase through African Drumming.

To purchase, click here.

We are also specialists in School & Kinder Workshops as well as kids parties! Follow this link to find out more!

mini djembe  kids djembe gift pack  Mano Mini Tambourines from African Drumming

Drumming for Wellness Online Class

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Drumming for your Wellbeing

The act of drumming can release endorphins and dopamine in the brain, leading to feelings of pleasure and happiness 🪘🧠

Book your spot in our ‘Drumming for Wellness’ online course on Saturday 3rd of June, or if you can’t make it then, our next class is on Saturday 5th November.

10am-12pm (AEST): Drumming for Social Connectivity
1pm-3pm (AEST): Drumming for Mindfulness

Drumming for Social Connectivity
Drumming is a powerful vehicle for encouraging skill development around a range of social skills.

Drumming for Mindfulness
Drumming can be an incredible meditative tool, allowing participants to focus on the beats, the drum, or their hands, and truly experience themselves in the “here & now”, while promoting awareness of feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

For more information visit this link.

rhythm power tour  Djembe classes melbourne

Spring Drum Retreat – October 2023

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Our Spring Drum Retreat is back on October 6th – 8th 2023!

We have a great line up of teachers in a pristine location, with workshops for all levels, communal Bonfire Jams, and great vibes!

– Classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
– Welcoming Ceremony with Valanga
– Morning Yoga warm up!
– Classes in Dunun and Djembe
– Legendary Bonfire Jams.
– Set in the beautiful Great Otway national park

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Reserve your spot by submitting the online form here: https://www.africandrumming.com.au/tours…/spring-retreat/

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Family and group rates are available – please ask us for more info

[email protected]

(03) 9525 3073

Steel Tongue Drums

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Our Steel Tongue Drum boasts long sustain and beautiful harmonies.

They are easy to pick up and play, making them excellent for teaching and improvisation.

🎵 Tones from these instruments are created through the vibrating tongue of steel.
🎵 When a tongue is quickly and lightly struck with the finger or mallet, it vibrates, creating sound waves.
🎵 We recommend playing the instrument with your fingers or mallets.
🎵 All Happy drums include mallets and a padded carrying case.

Check out our guide to Steel drums here.

Now priced at $299 , click the link below to view our range :

https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product-category/handpans-and-tuned-percussion/happy-drums/

 

*Pricing correct as at 1 May 2023, please see our website for current price.

Melbourne Teacher Training – 6 & 7 May 2023

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Become a certified African Drumming Facilitator with us!

Our Teacher Training Courses give you the road-ready skills and resources to run successful drumming sessions for all age groups.

🪘 No prior musical experience necessary
🪘 Available on demand anywhere in Australia and online via Zoom.
🪘 Courses are aligned with the Australian Government Schools Curriculum

Have more questions? Click on this link.

Our next in-person course is at our home in St Kilda, Melbourne !  Details as below:

Level 1: Saturday 6th May
Level 2: Sunday 7th May
9:30am – 3:30pm

Bookings here…

See you there!

Community Classes

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Community Drumming Classes

🎵 Making new friends and learning new grooves 🎵

Whether you’ve never played a drum before or you’re a drumming rockstar looking for a new challenge, everyone is welcome in our Community Classes.

Our classes run in 6 week cycles and our 3rd class cycle for the year kicks off at the start of May:
🪘Beginners Djembe – Starts at 6:15pm on Monday 1st of May
🪘Intermediate Djembe – Starts at 8pm on Monday 1st of May
🪘Middle Eastern Percussion – Starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday 2nd of May

Book your spot here:
https://www.africandrumming.com.au/classes/community-drum-classes/

Staff Drumming Workshop

Instrument Highlight: Indo Djembes

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Our Indo Djembe range comes in sizes for all ages !  From the 12cm Djembaby up to 60cm plus.

  • These quality drums are made from Eco-friendly plantation mahogany (hardwood) and topped with quality goat skins.
  • There are also vegan options available in plus sizes 40cm,50cm & 60cm.
  • Each purchase comes with a free Drum Care and Tuning Guide.
  • This series is produced by our team in Indonesia, offering quality djembes at affordable prices. 

5% of revenue from our Indo djembes are donated to the East-Java plant a tree program.

To view the range and purchase, click here. There is also an optional bag-add on option, which when purchased together you received 10% off the bag!

If you’d like to know more about our drum range, watch this clip , the Indo range are featured from 2:24 minutes.  

Enduro Djembe Class

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Our next Enduro Djembe Class is coming up on Monday 24th April 2023 !

🎶 Musical fitness for the body and mind! 🎶

Enduro Djembe is an uninterrupted journey designed to improve your listening skills and strengthen your sounds, stamina and solo repertoire. We begin with technique and build into a steady groove, layering solo phrases until the final crescendo one hour later.

🪘 Both online and in-person with our Director, Simon, as your teacher.
🪘 Catered for Intermediate and Advanced level students.
🪘 Enduro kicks off at 6:30pm on Monday April 24th.

Click the link below to secure your ticket 👇🏽
https://www.africandrumming.com.au/product/online-enduro-djembe-ticket/

We want to share your videos 📹

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Every day we share your videos with our community of over 500,000 followers across our social media accounts and we love doing it!
It’s just one way that we can continue to celebrate West African drumming and culture.

Sometimes these videos go viral with millions of views and thousand of re-shares.

We now have a new submission form which makes it easier for you submit your videos for us to hopefully share.
So if you have an impressive video of djembe drumming, dunun drummers, percussionists, African dancing, West African culture, conga & bongo players, African singing or drum making, then we want to see it!
The more creative and vibrant, the better.

Simply click on the link at the bottom of this post, enter as much information as you can about your video and then we will do the rest.
Hopefully we will be able to share your video across our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & TikTok).

We can’t wait to see your amazing videos!

 

🪘 VIDEO SUBMISSION FORM 🪘