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Why we study
Surrounded by the strength and inspiration of the majestic local mountains, cascading waterfalls, and the hundreds of temples that dot this incredible landscape, I find myself on a transformative journey with my personal training program. Progressing gradually yet purposefully, I am weaving together a tapestry of everything I’ve learned along my path into a cohesive… Read More »
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The Philosophy Of Djembe Accompaniment
The Role of Djembe Players in West African Drumming At the heart of this exploration is the mastery of accompaniment parts. These form the backbone of traditional rhythms, consisting of short grooves and repetitive phrases tailored to position the drummer within the rhythmic arrangement. Playing these parts with intention, commitment, and a high level of… Read More »
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Martial Arts and Drumming
Exploring the Profound Connection Between Martial Arts and Hand Drumming Fluidity of Movement At the heart of both martial arts and hand drumming lies the importance of movement—specifically, the fluid and graceful execution of physical motions. Practices such as Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu, dance, and yoga teach us how to move our bodies with… Read More »
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How To Buy The Best Djembe
How to choose the best djembe. Many people write to me all the time and ask, “what djembe should I buy? And I often get asked, “please help me choose a djembe”. The best djembe is the drum that is perfect for your needs. Everyone needs something a little different and some people do not… Read More »
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The Best Djembes: Professional Level Djembes And Where To Buy them
If you are in the market for a djembe drum you are faced with a huge variety of choices. There are djembes made in Africa, Bali and many different parts of the world. So what is the best djembe for you, for your needs and where do you get it? Which djembe drum should you… Read More »