I am now offering West African, Afro Cuban, and Fusion/Hybrid hand drumming classes of all types on line via Skype. I encourage any one who wants to learn more about drumming and how to play drums to contact me. All levels are welcome. If you have always wanted to drum or simply want to enhance your skills or learn more authentic rhythms, how to solo r to find your inner rhythm this is a perfect way.

I can help you learn to play, learn to play better and to find your own rhythms as well.

Skype is an effective tool to go one on one with a teacher. You can stay in the comfort of your own home and all you need is a mic and cam (which most computers have already) and a drum.

We can drum together from any place in the world. It works great! I have been teaching drums for over 35 years and this is one of my favorite new ways to teach. Please e-mail me for more information.

I specialize in Djembe, Conga Drums, Bongo and Shekere. Please click on the brown links below to see me playing Djembe, bongos,Congas and Shekere.

A typical class lasts one hour . We go over how to hit the drum and make proper sounds so you can learn to speak on the drum. We cover playing specific rhythm arrangements and individual parts of arrangements. We practice specific exercises for improving speed and stamina. We go over how to solo on your instrument and how to accompany others playing as well as many other important ways to improve your playing and most of all to have FUN!

Please contact me at: michaelpluznick@gmail.com  for more info

Djembe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nW_94bKrPs

Bongos
My 4 Favorite Bongos A Casual Test And Comparison: Manito, LP, S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKyLWo5PcoQ

Congas
4 of the top ten congas played live at Drummer\’s Tradition in San Rafael California

Shekere
Gon Bops Rawhide Shekere Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NitIt2DR-Sg