One of Australia's most acclaimed performing and recording artists, Ray Pereira. offers regular African Drumming classes in Melbourne in Fitzroy, Footscray and Brunswick.
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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Next Beginners Classes
:
Fitzroy - start Mon 1st July
Footscray - start Tues 25th June
Brunswick - start Thurs 4th July
Eltham - TBA
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.
Go to Music for more info on Ray Pereira's current music projects and performances.
See Biography for an outline of Ray's career.
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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.
Regular children's classes in Footscray Tues 5pm.
**New Brunswick Children's class is running in 2013. Thursdays 5.30pm Please Contact
Ray for details.
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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.
Please Contact
Ray if you would like to organise a workshop in your area.
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Join us for the 2013 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
