Drumming Workshops

Some people attribute the rise of popularity of the djembe in Britain to Henri’s teaching skills, and his delight in sharing the rhythms of his ancestors.  Many professional drumming teachers and players of the djembe resident in Europe will have studied at some point with him.

Henri also has the skill to work with complete beginners of all ages and ability, enabling them to create beautiful rhythms in a short space of time.

His vast wealth of experience in working both with children and adults enable him to sensitively adapt his sessions to suit those with a range of abilities and disabilities.

African percussion swiftly unites a group precisely because village life has this thousands of years' history of uniting people through song, rhythms and dance.

Henri Gaobi runs workshops several times a week in London and has done so consistently since 1992. For further details please check the Calendar.

He also maintains the flexibility to perform & teach around the world.

KAAGO can provide drumming and percussion and/or dance workshops to suit groups of all ages, and can adapt to the needs of the group in terms of size, length of session, and venue.

The aim of all workshops is to enable self expression in a united, supportive and enjoyable environment.

For bookings please see contact details

Workshops aim to:

Increase hand-eye co-ordination

Develop drumming techniques, learn the tonal range, and keep tempo

Teach a range of rhythms, solo and support

Increase physical stamina and control

Encourage team-work skills (sensitivity to others, staying in relationship with others)

Create opportunities for performance, and support dance classes

Introduce complex African rhythms, which have a mathematical basis acquired through the body as well as the intellect

Increase awareness of cultural diversity and commonality

Enable access to sophisticated musical skills regardless of literacy and numeracy levels

Introduce care and maintenance of drums

Create music in a group even where physical or mental ability may be impaired (for example, some physical disability, autism, sight or hearing impaired).

Encourage self-expression

 

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