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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

Djembe Tutor is the world’s most comprehensive set of djembe and dunun lessons of West African djembe music

Whether you are a beginning djembe drummer seeking to learn the djembe and dunun fundamentals or an experienced player looking to expand your djembe skills, 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 warm ups exercises, basic techniques to advanced soloing. Master djembe teacher Fara Tolno breaks down each polyrhythmic arrangement in simple, easy to understand lessons for you to learn at your own pace.

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Fara Tolno

Fara Tolno isn’t just any djembe teacher – 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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