Long-term Courses

Current Information:

New courses for beginners are currently suspended. Only courses for intermediate and advanced students are running. If you are interested in drumming, we recommend attending one of our open workshops, which are also suitable for newcomers.

African Drumming Courses in Prague

  • Location in the center of Prague - Žižkov.
  • Discounted price when paying for the entire 10-lesson cycle: 50 CZK off each lesson.
  • Courses for intermediate and experienced players.
  • Rental of djembe and bass drums is included in the course fee.
  • If you do not use all of your prepaid lessons, a maximum of two can be transferred to the next cycle.

BASIC INFO:

📍 WHERE: Dancers’ Club, Žižkov

  • Courses run weekly in two levels – intermediate and advanced. Each course is divided into 10-week cycles, with each cycle focusing on a specific African rhythm.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

How to play the djembe (basic strokes: bass, tone, slap). How to play bass drums – open and closed strokes, and playing the bell.

  • At advanced levels, you will also learn soloing techniques, the creation of complex rhythmic structures, and a deeper understanding of rhythm.

  • For subsequent cycles, a basic knowledge of technique is required. If needed, private lessons can be arranged, or you can take advantage of special workshops that will be announced during the year.

PACKAGES FOR ONGOING COURSES

01.

BEGINNERS

No new participants are currently being accepted

For complete beginners – no prior experience is necessary. The first cycle focuses on the fundamentals of playing the djembe and bass drums, and you can join at any time during the first cycle.

Price:

  • 300 CZK / single lesson
  • 250 CZK / per lesson when paying for the full cycle
02.

INTERMEDIATE

Tuesday, 17:30–19:00
Wednesday, 17:30–18:45

For players who have mastered basic techniques – djembe strokes and bass drum technique. The focus is on more complex African rhythms, soloing techniques, rhythmic structures, and their integration.

Price:

  • 250-300 CZK / single lesson

  • 200-250 CZK / per lesson when paying for the full cycle

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03.

ADVANCED

Thursday, 19:00–20:30

For drummers with a perfect command of technique and experience with African rhythms. We play the most complex repertoire, with an emphasis on solos, rhythmic layers, and a deeper overall understanding of rhythm.

Price:

  • 300 CZK / single lesson
  • 250 CZK / per lesson when paying for the full cycle
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"Tom has been teaching me drums for seven years. I appreciate his empathy as an instructor; he always manages to explain techniques and rhythms in a way that I can understand, remember, and play them correctly. His lessons are fun, lively, and varied."
KLÁRA MALÍKOVÁ
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“The drumming course with Tom has unequivocally become my favorite hobby of my entire life so far—and I’ve tried plenty of things in my youth 😊. Tomáš is incredibly kind and patient; he teaches with humor yet remains thorough. He himself is a very talented, great, and unbelievably energetic drummer. My only true regret is that it took me so long to discover Tomáš and drumming with him.”
MAGDA
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