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MEET YOUR TEACHER:
MICHAEL NAUDE
Born in Zimbabwe, Mike began his musical journey with Southern African rhythms, practicing various disciplines since 1998.
Class Details
Welcome to our Beginners Djembe Classes in Melbourne & Online!
Online students will receive a Zoom link on the day of class
- Our classes run in 6-week series.
- If you miss the first two weeks, we recommend joining the next series.
- Spots are limited, so there are no refunds or credits for missed classes – but you can always get a video recording of class so you can catch up.
- Our beginner djembe class in Melbourne is recorded and available upon request.
You can also let the teacher know if you prefer not to be included in the video. - Not sure which level to join? Contact our team or check out More info on djembe class levels.
SERIES 1 – 2026
Jan 12th: 1st week of the series
Jan 19th: 2nd week of the series
Feb 2nd: 3rd week of the series – join if you attended week 1 or 2
Feb 9th: 4th week of the series – join if you attended week 1 or 2
Feb 16th: 5th week of the series – join if you attended week 1 or 2
Feb 23rd: 6th week of the series – join if you attended previous weeks
More info on our African drumming classes, including our cancellation policy here
Looking for intermediate drum classes? Find them here
2026 CLASS SERIES*
Series 1: January 12th | Series 2: March 2nd | Series 3: April 27th | Series 4: June 15th | Series 5: July 27th | Series 6: September 14th | Series 7: October 26th
*No classes on public holidays
Tribalism: Student performance event
Tribalism is a celebration where our Melbourne drumming students come together to share their music.
Djembe and Middle Eastern percussion classes take the stage, playing what they’ve been learning for friends, family, and the community.
The event brings together the best of grassroots drumming and dance from across Melbourne, featuring a mix of student performances, guest musicians, and plenty of energy. It concludes with a big jam, where everyone joins in for one final burst of music.
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FAQs
What does your beginners djembe classes in Melbourne & Online cover?
Our beginner class walks you through a full West‑African drumming structure – basic hand technique, rhythm patterns and full arrangements including accompaniments, breaks, and calls.
Do I need to bring my own djembe?
No, we provide a djembe for you to use in class. If you’d like to practise at home, you can hire a drum for $20 per week or opt for our 6-week drum hire add-on. You can explore our selection of djembes and find your favourite in our djembe collection.
Can I get a refund if I can’t attend a class?
We don’t offer refunds on class bookings. If you let us know by 5pm on the day of your class, we can transfer your booking to a future week at no extra cost. Missed classes cannot be transferred.
What if I miss a djembe class? Will I fall behind?
When that happens, we got you covered!
All beginners djembe classes in Melbourne are recorded, and you can request the video to catch up.
Plus, we offer practice resources to support your learning.
