African Drumming for beginners in Fitzroy, Footscray and Brunswick

Next Introductory classes commence:
Brunswick - Thurs 25th Feb 6.30pm
Fitzroy - Mon 1st March 6.30pm
Footscray - Wed 3rd March 6.30pm

Learn African drumming from one of Australia's best performers and teachers -Ray Pereira

Ray teaches technique on djembe, kpanlogo, dun-dun and a variety of small percussion instruments. Class content includes material collected on regular visits to West Africa which have established Ray’s reputation for knowledge and insight on West African & Afro-Cuban rhythms and drumming techniques. His students gain a deep understanding of traditional rhythms as they learn how the individual parts fit together. Courses are held throughout the year on a regular basis in Melbourne, in Footscray and Fitzroy. Classes are usually run in blocks of four classes (over consecutive weeks). Ray also conducts interstate African drumming workshops and teaches in schools as a percussion teacher and artist in residence.

Please click on a suburb below for more information on classes, times and venues.

Fitzroy

Fitzroy Primary School - George St Fitzroy, near Greeves St

Footscray

Footscray Primary School cnr Geelong Rd and Barkly Sts Footscray.

Brunswick -New!

21 Phoenix St, Brunswick
(the hall used by the City of Moreland Brass band)

Please email Ray to register for the next round of Introductory Courses in Melbourne (and/or updates on any free 'try African Drumming' classes in your area) Bookings are essential and classes fill up fast.

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Introductory Classes

Introductory African Drum classes
These classes are a great way for new students to come and try African Drumming. No drumming experience is required!
Currently Introductory classes are being held in:
Fitzroy on Monday nights,
Footscray on Wednesday nights and
Brunswick on Thursday nights.

Please contact Ray for times and costs for the next course of introductory classes.

Classes 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. Courses commence each school term. Please contact Ray for future details....

African Drumming Classes Melbourne, Footscray, Fitzroy with Ray Pereira

  Ongoing Courses 2010

Fitzroy Classes

Fitzroy Primary School
George St Fitzroy, near Greeves St

Teachers Ray and Talia.
Ray's classes cost $25 / $20con
Talia's classes $20
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*NEW* Introductory Beginners:
- Monday Nights from 6.30pm
- Cost $20 (taught by Talia)
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Intermediate: Monday nights from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
- Cost $20 (taught by Ray and Talia)


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Footscray classes

at Footscray Primary School
Geelong Rd Footscray

Teachers Ray and Jacob.
Ray's classes cost $25 / $20con
Jacob's classes $20

*NEW* Introductory Beginners: (No experience to 6mth exp)
- Wednesday nights from 6.30pm - 8:00pm
- Cost $20 (taught by Jacob)
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Intermediate 1: (6mth to 1yr exp)
- Monday nights 7.30pm to 9:00pm
- cost $25 / $20con (taught by Ray)
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Intermediate 2: (1-2yrs exp)
- Wednesday nights 8pm to 9:30pm
- cost $20 (taught by Jacob)
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Intermediate 3: (3yr plus exp)
- Tuesday nights 6.30pm - 8.00pm
- cost $25 / $20con (taught by Ray)
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Advanced classes:
Tuesday nights 8pm-9.30pm Cost $25 (Entry by audition only)
(taught by Ray)
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Community Drum Ensemble "Drumbalaya" - UPDATE
The community ensemble classes for Drumbalaya will be suspended from Wed 24th June. This timeslot (Wed 8pm to 9.30pm ) will become an Intermediate class. DRUMBALAYA members will join other classes and get together as a group from time to time.
"Drumbalaya " is a community based drumming group playing a repertoire that includes influences from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Australia. A variety of percussion instruments are used.
People wishing to join this ensemble need to contact Ray for info on when workshops will be held for new members.

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Brunswick Classes - NEW!

21 Phoenix St, Brunswick
(the hall used by the City of Moreland Brass band)
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*NEW* Introductory Beginners:
- Thursday Nights from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Cost $20 (taught by Jacob)
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Intermediate: Thursday nights from 8:00pm - 9:30pm
- Cost $20 (taught by Ray and Jacob)

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There is a class and venue to suit your level. Please note that all classes are organised and supervised by Ray.

 

  Interstate 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.

For African drumming workshops in Sydney contact Mike Almond mike@feelrhythm.com.au or 0402 101 843.

 

More about African drumming lessons with Ray...

 

Benefits for students
Drumming with Ray is a lot of fun and non competitive, but with this comes the challenge to improve and learn more about the rhythms, songs and culture of the music being played and the goal of stepping up to an intermediate class as you improve and gain more experience.

A drum can be provided for use in introductory lessons at no extra charge if you need one. Please contact your teacher in advance if this is the case.

Students are welcome to make audio visual recordings of the classes to aid their study. Written material is also delivered as part of the course.

 

Introductory African Drumming Classes
You will be shown basic technique on djembe, and learn a West African rhythm with several parts. These classes will be taught by Talia in Fitzroy and Jacob in Footscray, under Ray's supervision. Both Jacob and Talia are experienced drummers who have studied with Ray for over 7 years and undergone his teacher training course as well as travelling to West Africa for study and training. They will be teaching an introductory course designed and supervised by Ray which allows new students to then feed into Ray's ongoing 'beginner' and 'intermediate' level courses in Footscray and Fitzroy.

Payment
Introductory classes cost $20 per class. Payment for the course is made one class in advance. Eg: If you want to enroll for the course, payment of $40 is made at the first class. Then $20 for each subsequent week. No payment is made on the fourth week. The same system is then repeated if you continue with subsequent courses taught by Jacob and Talia. When you move up into a course taught by Ray the cost of these classes is $25/$20con per class also paid one class in advance.

Fees for professional organisations, schools and community groups can be discussed directly with Ray.

Contact Ray for more details and to register your interest in classes.

Schools can click here for more information or contact Ray about percussion classes for students of all ages.

If you would like to organise a corporate workshop or performance, please visit performance and bookings for more details.

Learn African drumming with one of Australia’s best performers and teachers - Ray Pereira. You will learn great hand technique and how to hear and play inspirational rhythms, Ray Pereira, djembe and African drumming classes and workshops in Melbourne, Fitzroy, Footscray, Sydney and throughout Australia.