Playing the djembe offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body.  It provides a creative outlet and allows individuals to express themselves through rhythm and music.  Playing the djembe engages various muscle groups, promotes physical coordination and dexterity.  For the younger students, it also helps develop fine motor skills.

In this 4 week course, you'll learn the basics to African drumming, specifically on djembe.  Students will learn both the skills to 
African drumming, the history behind the drum and rhythms, and also a few traditional African rhythms.

-Week One: Learn the history and construction of the djembe drum.  Learn basic drumming skills and the three basic sounds you can make on a djembe.

-Week Two:  Learn to play a traditional West African Rhythm: Kuku.  Learn the history behind this popular rhythm! Also learn how to start and stop the music using the djembe drum.

-Week Three:  Learn about other instruments that are used with the djembe to make all the different rhythms in West African Music. Learn another fun West African rhythm!

-Week Four: Learn how solos/improvisation is used in West African drumming and get a chance to create your own solo to the rhythm Kuku.

This course is meant to be a lot of fun with a lot of energy.  Jump into African drum playing and learn how beneficial playing the djembe can be for you!