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Unleash the Spirit of African Rhythms with our World-Renowned Djembe Tutor

Ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that will awaken your soul? Djembe Tutor is your gateway to mastering the art of djembe drumming under the guidance of our master djembe tutor.

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400+ Djembe Training Videos

Our djembe training videos are arranged into easy-to-learn categories and come with audio practice tracks

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Lessons

Lessons are for specific rhythms, and have each part broken down slowly.

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References

References are for specific rhythms and quickly demonstrate each part.

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Techniques

Techniques are designed to help players of all levels develop skills that can be used throughout their playing.

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Archives

Sit in an archived classes that our teacher has taught in workshops, camps and classrooms around the world.

Djembe Tutor is the world’s most comprehensive resource for learning West African rhythms

Whether you are a beginning drummer just wanting to learn the fundamentals of how to play djembe or an experienced player looking to expand your repertoire, we have everything you need to take your playing to the next level.

Djembe Tutor contains an encyclopedia of rhythm knowledge. We have hundreds of video djembe and dunun lessons covering everything from basic technique to advanced soloing. Master djembe tutor Fara Tolno breaks down each polyrhythmic arrangement in simple, easy to understand steps for you to learn at your own pace.

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Fara Tolno

Fara Tolno isn’t just any djembe tutor – he’s a living legend in the world of African percussion. Born in Guinea, West Africa, Fara has been playing the djembe since the age of nine, honing his craft in the vibrant streets of Kissidugu and Conakry. With decades of experience and collaborations with music icons like Neil Young, B.B. King, and Youssou N’Dour, Fara brings unparalleled djembe teaching expertise to your musical journey.

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Over 50 Djembe rhythms

Multiple lessons for each rhythm

Cultural context of the rhythms

Also includes accompaniments, solos, ballet dununs, traditional dununs and practce tracks for each rhythm

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