Copenhagen classes
First timers (intro)
First time playing the djembe? In this short intro you will get introduced to the djembe so that you are ready for the fundamentals class.
Djembe Fundamentals
New to playing the djembe? This is where to start! In this class you will learn the basics to get you going.
the three basic sounds of the djembe: bass-tone-slap
basic rhythms
call (signal to start and stop)
énchauffement (signal to speed up)
This usually takes a month of classes for a focused student to achieve the basic understanding in order to graduate to the regular class.
Djembe
This is the class for you that is comfortable playing the djembe and has some understanding of African rhythms. Here you will learn solo techniques, arrangements, breaks and more complicated rhythms including 12/8 time signature. We have a running syllabus where we focus on a certain rhythm for approximately a month.
Fridays
16:15 - 16:30 First timers (intro)
16:30 - 17:30 Djembe Fundamentals
17:40 - 18:40 Djembe
Østerbro - Ø11 Ragnhildgade 1 2100 København
(The door is across from the large white smokestack)
To signup send a message to:
Tlf: +45 52527047
Facilitator - Jack Strand
Jack Started playing the djembe 6 years ago. His primary teachers are the Koné family from Burkina Faso. He has been learning from them in Denmark as well as in Ouagadougou. Now he wants to share his learnings with you!
Payment will be settled on-site before the class begins.
First-time trial:
50 DKK
– Come try it out before committing
– Djembe rental included
If you feel it's the right fit and choose to sign up for membership after the class, we’ll deduct the 50 DKK from your first payment.
Whats the price?
Membership
Only 300 DKK/month
Join the group and get more from the rhythm:
- Access to all Friday classes
- Free djembe rental included
- Save money and grow your rhythmic skills
Drop-in costs 100/150 DKK per class — but for just 300 DKK/month, you get all Friday classes + free drum rental.
That’s 50% savings if you come weekly — and way more value in connection, energy, and progress.
Drop-In
100 DKK per session
(+ 50 DKK if you need to rent a djembe)
The aim with these classes is to provide you with musical literacy that allows you to ‘speak’ with others of that language, the West African djembe language — and have fun!
