African Drumming Swindon

African Drumming workshops focusing on Djembe. The weekly workshop offers structured lesson on Djembe (for 16+ years)
Primary & Secondary School RhythmWorkshops - Teaching the Roots of 'Pop' music, its instruments & the importance of the African Diaspora

Come along and join Me (Graeme Goodwin of Rhythmworks) to experience the Unique Intensive Djembe technique with Drum Meditation Technique. I have played Djembe for 28 years and I studied in The Gambia, West Africa with Master Tomas Camara of the Sousou tribe from Guinea Conakry. With Tomas, I have built a Drumming Holiday Centre, Alla Leake K***a in the Gambia West Africa for those that wish to ‘g

o to the source’ :-)

A Djembe Drum is a rope-tuned Goat-skin-covered goblet wood drum played with the bare hands, originally from West Africa. The Djembe is one of the many percussion instruments within West African Percussion which is ‘the roots of popular music’ - all that we've been listening to for the past few decades including jazz, blues, pop & rock - all trace back to West African percussion. Allow me to guide you on the Djembe and show you how to make the drum speak! These are fun, friendly and informal classes which teach you the roots of African Drumming and Percussion from West Africa. My Classes, although relaxed, are focused and instill discipline in Technique, Body Posture and attitude..! ;-)

Some Djembe Drums Provided

You will Learn & Practice:

• Learn and PLAY the accompaniment rhythms which form Djembe music
• The primary TONES played on the Djembe to make the Djembe ‘speak’
• ‘Time’ precision TEMPO and RHYTHM
• Learn to ‘free your mind’ and find greater calmness and relaxed nature
• Many Multi-part Rhythms in 4/4 Timing
• Many Multi-part Rhythms in 6/8 Timing the Roots Manding system
• The Importance of & ‘How to’ of Body-Posture & Mind-set in African Drumming

Positive feedback from Students and Workshop participants in the past have said - "inspirational", "mind-blowing", "liberating", and "an informative and passionate teacher"...

If you have your own Djembe, you are welcome to bring it along but I have some professional Djembe that I make and are available for anyone who needs to use for the workshop - FREE of Charge! please let me know on
07377 669134 or email [email protected]

Call / Text / Whatsapp Graeme :-) if you need more info on
07377 669 134

22/04/2026

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Beginners / Intermediate DJEMBE WORKSHOPS - 8th, 15th & 22nd FEBRUARY 2026

03/02/2026

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Beginners / Intermediate DJEMBE WORKSHOPS - 8th, 15th & 22nd FEBRUARY 2026 COME & JOIN US for our SPRING TIME - HARVEST RHYTHMS - KuKu & Kassa; Workshops include DJEMBE PERCUSSION TECHNIQUE + RHYTHM + MELODIES

Take Music lessons with Graeme G - For great music lessons you need a great music teacher!

09/01/2026

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Take Music lessons with Graeme G - For great music lessons you need a great music teacher! Graeme's qualifications as a Djembefola / Djembe Teacher come from 9 Years study with Grand Master Tomas Camara from the Guinean Drumming & Dancing Ballet - The

09/01/2026

06/09/2024

African Djembe Drumming Workshop
Saturday 7th September 2024
1pm - 2.30pm
£15

Come and join with like minded others & enjoy -

- Djembe Meditation Technique -
- Rhythms from Guinea Conakry, Senegal & The Gambia -
- Play a system of Tempo, Rhythm & Melody -
- Discover Music in your Hands -

Call or email me for more info..

Graeme
07377 669134
[email protected]

01/07/2024

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27/06/2024

African Drumming Workshop in Swindon
Every Saturday 1pm - 2.30pm at
Christ Church Community Centre SWINDON SN1 3HB.

EVERY WEEK - I teach Susu Meditation Djembe Technique and a range of core Rhythms in 4/4 and 6/8 Timing..

My Workshops are Beginner Foundation and suitable for Beginner & Intermediate players..

I am teaching at Marlborough College Summer School 2024 and I provide Drumming Workshops for Schools and Businesses across the UK.

"Free Your Mind & Feel The Rhythm"

https://www.rhythmworks.co.uk

24/06/2024

With Bob Marley – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉🥰

24/05/2024

African Drumming Swindon - Saturday 25th May @ Christ Church Community Centre SWINDON SN1 3HB

Spare Djembe Drums FREE to use & All Welcome.. 🥰👍🌞🪘

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09/05/2024

Wahaaayyyy! ☀️🥰 🪘 We are back at Wood Festival again this year for another fantastic weekend family event at Braziers Park.

We are providing RhythmWorkshops on Saturday & Sunday - African Drumming in the Barn. There will be African Djembe Drums to use for both Adults and Children..

I believe all weekend tickets are sold out and there may be a few Sunday tickets left to purchase - get in quick if you still want to come..

RhythmWorkshops for Saturday & Sunday are as follows;

Saturday 18th May - 11:30 - 13:30
Sunday 19th May - 12:30 - 14:30

If you are coming to https://www.facebook.com/woodfestival/ - Come and join us for a Jam and enjoy Freeing Your Mind and Feel the Rhythm and wishing all involved and attending a fantastic Festival 🥰☀️🙏👍

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Location

Swindon

Telephone

+447377669134

Website

https://www.rhythmworks.co.uk/

Address

12 Curie Avenue
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN14GB

Opening Hours

09	00 - 19:00 Mon - Sat