African Drumming Class in Melbourne

One of Australia's most acclaimed performing and recording artists, Ray Pereira. offers regular African Drumming classes in Melbourne in Fitzroy, Footscray and Brunswick. New African drumming classes are starting this month.

African drumming classes are available to suit beginners and experienced players. Ray will teach you how to hear and play inspiring rhythms on djembe, kpanlogo, dun dun, conga drums and a variety of percussion instruments.

See Classes for details of Ray's African Drumming classes in Melbourne and Ray's approach to teaching West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

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As a freelance percussionist who works with some of Australia's finest musicians, Ray combines his experience as a performer with his deep understanding of traditional and contemporary music to give his drumming classes a unique perspective and delivery.

"Brilliantly creative" - Jazz Chord Magazine
Percussionist without peer" - Rhythms Magazine

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Go to Music for more info on Ray Pereira's current music projects and performances. See Biography for an outline of Ray's career highlights.

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African Drum Classes for beginners:
* Please register now for new classes *

Next Beginners Classes :

Fitzroy - start Mon 11th June
Footscray - start Tues 29th May
Brunswick - start Thurs 31st May
Eltham - start Thurs 7th June

Elwood - please email for new start date
Altona *NEW* - please email for info

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.

 

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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.

New classes are currently running Please Contact Ray for 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.

Please Contact Ray if you would like to organise a workshop in your area.

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Study African Drumming in Ghana West Africa:

Join us for the 2012 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