Sydney
Saul Smith @ Soul Drummer
Contact: 1300 88 47 55
Runs regular African drumming courses in 4 locations across Sydney.
Catering for beginner to advanced level.
Saul is committed to sharing a passion for drumming, music and life with the community. It is all about connecting individuals, creating community and celebrating life through rhythm. With over 15 years experience, Soul Drummer’s highly professional and experienced team offer their community classes across Sydney”
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Newcastle
Benjie Williams @ Earthen Rhythms
Contact: Benjie Williams – 0407 177 564
Regular African Drumming Classes:
Days…………………..Wednesdays, (& Fridays soon to be!)
Levels…………………Beginners (6pm – 7pm), Intermediate (starts 7.30pm)
Location…………..….Hamilton, (Newcastle), NSW. Classes also being started in Maitland and Port Stephens.
List of current and upcoming classes: http://earthenrhythms.org/?page_id=15
Benjie`s journey in West African drumming and percussion began in 1998. He drums with great joy and high energy, conveying a mix of traditional rhythms fused with modern beats.
He has trained with some of the worlds leading djembe masters, Mamady Keita, Epizo Bangoura, Mohamed Bangoura, Sibo Bangoura & Pape Mbaye. He has also studied with Arthur Hull world leader of Drum Circle Facilitation from Village Music Circles.
His dynamic drumming is married with songs, movement and body percussion that bring the vibrancy of rhythms to life. For workshops, Benjie’s patient teaching style reaches into the roots of Africa and provides participants with an uplifting experience that encourages freedom of expression, community, connection and fun.
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Coffs Harbour
Tony Foote @ Coffs Coast Drums
Contact: Tony Foote – 0422 377 510
Links: Email Website Facebook
Regular African Drumming Classes:
Days…………………..Tuesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Levels…………………Beginners
Location…………..….Sawtell Guide Hall, Minorie Drive, Toormina, NSW
List of current and upcoming classes: http://www.coffscoastdrums.org.au/