West African Djembe Drumming

Come and learn to play a traditional West African Djembe rhythm - No experience necessary!

Starting from scratch, through games and activities, you will learn fundamental techniques in order to create uplifting, authentic rhythms. As a group, we will create a polyrhythmic montage of sound using a range of instruments including djembes, dun dun bass drums, bells and shakers. Expect BIG Beats, Big Breaks and most of all Big smiles! Each workshop is unique and comes with access to digital resources and a recording of our final piece.

What is Drum Devon?

Drum Devon is a small social enterprise which prides itself on providing high quality, authentic and accessible world roots drum and percussion workshops to a variety of settings including community groups, schools, events and parties as well as therapeutic settings to promote personal and social wellbeing.


James Carr

The workshops are designed and delivered by experienced and fully qualified teacher James Carr. With over 20 years’ experience as a drummer and percussionist and 18 years teaching in a diverse range of settings both in the UK and abroad, James is well positioned to deliver inspirational workshops which instill confidence in participants as well as reflect on the social context in which the music is derived.


Saturday 18th October
Saturday 22nd November
Saturday 20th December

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