Lessons
Drumming lessons
01.
regular classes
Cycles of ten lessons that take place every week in Prague, Žižkov. Currently there are classes for beginners and intermediate students, where they learn to play African djembe and bass drums. The first lesson is free!
02.
workshops
Workshops are held on a rolling basis and always focus on one particular African rhythm. Workshops are usually open to all levels of ability, but some will be aimed specifically at beginners or advanced.
03.
Jam Sessions
Current Jam Sessions (Facebook)
Jam sessions happen several times a year and are open to everyone! Instruments are provided, and no prior playing experience is necessary. During the jam, you have the freedom to play your rhythm or follow more experienced players.
Regular class STRUCTURe
BEGINNERS
Lessons for beginners take place at the Dancers’ Club in Žižkov on two dates:
- Every Tuesday 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The first class will be held on 12 September 2022, here is the event on Facebook.
- Every Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The first class will be held on 20 September 2022, here is the event on Facebook.
The courses will be divided into cycles of ten lessons. Each cycle will focus on a different rhythm. During the first cycle, it is possible to come to any lesson, the first lesson is free and anyone can come to it regardless of their drumming experience. The first cycle will be entirely focused on learning about Djembe and bass drum technique.
The next cycles will assume a basic knowledge of drumming technique. Therefore, anyone who already knows the basic Djembe beats (bass, tone, slap) and the technique of playing the bass drums (open and closed beats, playing the bell) can participate in these cycles. However, the courses will still be aimed at beginner drummers. If you would like to join a follow-up series and do not yet have the knowledge of playing technique, it is possible to arrange a private lesson or attend one of the Djembe Fundamentals workshops that will be announced throughout the year.
The price is:
- Tuesday courses – 300 CZK per individual lesson or 250 CZK if you prepay for all ten lessons in the cycle.
- Wednesday courses – 250 CZK per individual lesson or 200 CZK if you subscribe to all ten lessons of the cycle.
If you do not use the prepaid lessons, you can transfer only two lessons to the next cycle.
- Location in the centre of Prague
- Suitable even for complete beginners
- Cycle of 10 lessons
- First lesson is free
- Djembe rental included
Intermediate
Classes are held every Thursday from 19:00 to 20:30 at Žižkov Dancers’ Club. The first class will take place on September 7, 2023, here is the event on Facebook.
The courses will be divided into cycles of ten lessons. Each cycle will focus on a different rhythm.
The course is suitable for drummers who already have a good knowledge of drumming technique – basic Djembe beats (bass, tone, slap) and bass drum technique (open and closed beats, playing the bell, triplet). Courses will focus in more detail on more complex African rhythms, soloing technique, and other topics.
The price is 300 CZK for a single lesson or 250 CZK if you prepay for all ten lessons in the series. Only two lessons can be transferred to the next cycle if the prepaid lessons are not used.
- Location in the centre of Prague
- Suitable for more experienced players who want to improve their skills
- Cycle of 10 lessons
- First lesson is free
- Djembe rental included