African Drumming Workshops

Teaching at Tribe of Doris 2010

Corporate and Community Workshops

Ibro's drumming workshops offer an inspiring, energising and positive way for people of all ages and abilities to engage with other in a range of different settings; from team buidling workshops for staff to taster workshops at community events. For more information, please visit this page: Corporate and Community African Drumming Workshops

Ibro is available to teach full day drumming workshops, on both djembe and dunduns. His repertoire includes Malinke, Susu, Fula and Beresay rhythmns, and more. He specialises in the Doundounba family of rhythmns . Workshops can be tailored to suit the requirements and level of ability of the group, and can be delivered at any location across the UK and at festivals.

Ibro is also available to visit established drumming classes as a guest teacher.

For more information, or to request a quote, please contact Ibro via email through the website: book drumming workshops

School Workshops

Ibro offers a range of African drumming workshops for schools; from early primary through to secondary level. For more information, please visit this page: African Drumming Workshops for schools

Private Lessons

Ibro teaches private lessons to students of all abilities, from absolute beginners to advanced players, on both djembe and dun duns. One to one lessons with Ibro offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop your technique away from the group environment and make rapid progress.

1 hour - £25
2 hours - £40
1/2 hour lessons are available for children, costing £10

Ibro can also be booked for closed small group sessions. Ideal for performance groups, or groups of students wishing to work on specific rhythmns or aspects of technique.

For more information or to arrange lessons, please contact Ibro via email: book private lessons

African Drumming Classes

Ibro teaches a weekly djembe class in New Brighton, Wirral, on Thursday evenings; 7.00pm - 9.00pm. For more information, please visit this page: African Drumming Classes

This class is also available for performances and demos, please contact us for more details: contact us

Ibro's Class performing at Wirral Afro-Carribean Festival, October 2009

Dundun Master Classes

Ibro teaches monthly Dundun classes for players of all abilities, from beginners to advanced and professional players, in Liverpool. For more information, please visit this page: Dundun Master Classes

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A selection of past workshops

Dundun half day Workshop (January 2011)
Djembe and Dundun Workshop, with Vieux Bakayoko (October 2010)
Tribe of Doris, Improvers Djembe (August 2010)
Dundun Master Classes - Summer Series (Liverpool, May - July 2010)
CASCADE Project taster workshop series (January - March 2010)
Dundun Master Classes - Winter Series (Liverpool, January - March 2010)
Doundounba Workshop, with Vieux Bakayoko (Birmingham and Liverpool, November 2009)

Testimonials

"Ibro is very friendly and welcoming. His method of teaching is such that by the end of each lesson, I really feel that I have achieved something. Ibro teaches traditional African rhythmns and I have loved them all, they leave me wanting to play more and more! Lessons feel like a little bit of Africa here in the middle of Wallasey!" Jan (student)

"After thinking I couldn't play the djembe for the past 3 years, I have now joined a special group where there is a sharing of music, culture and warmth. The drumming is part of this but it also encompasses traditional African songs, sung from the heart of Africa. The drums now talk to me! Ibro shares his life and stories with his students making the sessions even more powerful. Now I know I can play the djembe." Barb (student)

"Ibros' teaching style, patience and empathy are legend and he is probably the best djun djun player in The Gambia today. He has a deep understanding of traditional Guinean music." Drumculture, 2008