Classes and Workshops
Djembe and djun classes every Tuesday night with Ianto Thornber, author of The Djembe Guide.
Now in its 17th year !! Ianto is a kind and patient teacher, who has trained to an advanced level with master players such as Mamady Keita, Seckou Keita, Nansady Keita, Iya Sako, Libon Traore, Mockolo Sawane, and Hans Sutton. For seven years he trained, arranged and led the performance group "Carabali".
Novice level - 6-45 to 7-15pm for basic support, how to hold and strike the drum, drum-fluency excercises, leading up to basic part playing. Leads into players level
Players Level - 7-15 to 8-30pm - learn West African (Mandinka) rhythms on djembe and djun. A class for those above novice level, but not ready for the advanced work of the following class
Advanced Level - 8-45 to 10-15pm - for the advanced player who is ready for a more testing level, including patterned solos. The weekly class is led by Ianto, with a monthly visit from Guinean master, Iya Sako, who regularly plays first solo with Tanante (Manchester)
Price only £5 per person - any level / combination of classes. Please call (0113) 242 9146 if you have any questions
