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Kusun

Study in Ghana for four weeks

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djembe classes Fitzroy Footscray MelbourneAfrican Drumming Class in Melbourne

Please see 'wokshops page' for full
class details and how to register for 2010

Learn African drumming from one of Australia's best performers and teachers - Ray Pereira

Classes are available to suit beginners and experienced players. Ray will teach you great hand technique and how to hear and play inspiring rhythms on djembe, kpanlogo, dun dun and a variety of percussion instruments.
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African drumming for beginners

Introductory Drum Classes for beginners:

Next Introductory Classes :
Brunswick - commences Thurs 26th August
Footscray - commences Wed 1st September
Fitzroy - commences Mon 13th September

These classes are a great way for new students to come and try African Drumming. No drumming experience is required!
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Bookings for all classes are essential.
Please Contact Ray to register your interest.

 

Djembe kpanlogo talking drum conga african drumming

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African drumming for kids with Ray Pereira

African Drum class for kids!:

African Drumming for children with Ray Pereira
Due to popular demand Ray Pereira has been running community African drumming workshops especially for children in Melbourne. Courses commence each school term. Contact Ray for future details....

 

 

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Interstate African drumming workshops

Ray frequently travels to other states to conduct special classes. It's a great opportunity for drummers of all levels to participate in Ray's acclaimed workshops - where students can explore traditional African rhythms, learn great hand drumming and percussion techniques and improve their sense of rhythm and time. Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels all catered for.See calendar for details of next workshop in your area.

For workshops in Sydney contact Mike Almond mike@feelrhythm.com.au or 0402 101 843.

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Study African Drumming in Ghana West Africa:

Join us for the 2010 KUSUN African Drumming STUDY TOUR to Ghana, West Africa.
Four weeks of intensive African Drumming workshops, tuition and performances. African drumming class, dance class and song with some of West Africa’s finest traditional musicians and dancers.

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Contact Ray Pereira: +61403 198 223 bongopereira@gmail.com

latest news

Drumbalaya!!

Drumbalaya reforming for one term Commencing Wed 14th July 8pm

New CD out now

Check out Way Out West on myspace for details and touring details

gigs

Check out Ray's calendar for upcoming gigs

Nii Tettey Tetteh

Say hi to Tettey at ghanadrumschool.com

Djembefola

A good resource and online community of African Drumming enthusiasts djembefola.com

 


Ray on conga

"Brilliantly creative" -Jazz Chord Magazine

"Percussionist without peer" - Rhythms Magazine

“ This is the first time I have heard drums sing” - Fan after a performance

Learn African drumming with one of Australia’s best performers and teachers - Ray Pereira. You will learn great hand technique and how to hear and play inspirational rhythms, clean slaps and tones on djembe and Kpanlogo and dun dun rhythms. Ray Pereira school of percussion: African drumming in Melbourne, Footscray, Fitzroy and Sydney workshops, playing African and West African rhythms and djembe rhythms, kpatsia, afro samba, cuckoo, drum classes in Melbourne Australia, Current teacher of West African drumming, with Kusun, Ghana drum school, Tetteh, and African drumming study tour to Ghana. Study drumming in Ghana West Africa with Ray Pereira, percussionist and teacher.
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