There are no open spots for this class, but we found something similar!
5.0 (4) · Ages: 7-11
Beginning Rock Drumming
5.0 (5) · Ages: 10-15
“Learn to Drum Like a Rock Star” Jr High Edition Level 2
5.0 (41) · Ages: 6-18
Drum Lessons: One on One (New Learner to Advanced)
5.0 (1) · Ages: 11-14
Drum Pad Basic Skills for Ages 11-14
5.0 (14) · Ages: 5-8
Drum Lesson Club for Ages 5-8
5.0 (95) · Ages: 8-13
Small Group Drum Lessons for Beginners
1:1 Hand Drum (Doumbek or Djembe) Lessons for Beginners – Homeschool Enrichment
Teacher Helen
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
In this private class, students will learn how to play a hand drum—such as Middle Eastern doumbek or African djembe.
Class experience
Interested in learning how to play a hand drum like the Middle Eastern doumbek or the African djembe? In this private 1:1 class, beginner hand drum players will learn the fundamentals of hand drumming! Specifically, students will learn: • proper posture and breathing. • hand placement for the first three types of strokes. For the doumbek, this will be the tek, the kah, and the doom. For the djembe, this will be the tone and the base. • simple rhythms based on these strokes. The FIRST...
Beginning students will learn how to play simple beats and rhythms on the Middle Eastern doumbek or the African djembe.
As “The Percussion Lady,” I have been teaching specialty hand drumming and rhythm classes and workshops for all ages, from preschool through adult, for over 20 years. For my private and small group sessions, I have always striven for an engaging and enlightening experience! My overall philosophy and outlook: I wholeheartedly believe that every single person on the planet has some form of innate rhythm—however it comes across—and I endeavour to engender that love in everyone I meet. There is an African saying, which I’ll paraphrase: If you have a voice, you can sing; if you have feet, you can dance; and if you have hands, you can drum. We are therefore all singers, dancers, and drummers!!
Homework Offered
To improve hand drumming skills, students will be encouraged to practice techniques at least 15 minutes a day.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentOnce a student is registered for the class, I will provide a one-page handout with images of possible hand drums that will work for this class.
Only if necessary: Parents might need to help with basic Zoom functions (like using the microphone, camera, raise hand, and mute button).
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Hello, there! My name is Teacher Helen, and I’ve been a teacher, storyteller, and performing artist for over 20 years. I also have a BA and MS in Education. As “The Percussion Lady,” I’ve taught specialty hand drumming and rhythm classes and...
1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-16
