These classes are aimed at all levels of experience and involve the oral transmission of traditional rhythms, listening, strike techniques, solos, and leading a group. This course will help participants to develop a musical ear and a sense of rhythm, as well as learn how to listen to, and direct, the music’s energy.
The way this course is taught is based on many years of experience. It looks at:
In-depth work on strike techniques
These are group classes, open to those over 16 years old – beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
Website : https://arrce.ch/ecole-de-percussion/
African percussion teacher and musician Jean-Marie Senn trained in djembé and kenkeni with Adama Dramé in Africa, and Paco Yé and Louis-César Ewandé in Europe.
He is a ‘rythmist’ who also trained in clarinet and theory at Geneva’s Conservatoire Populaire de Musique. He has been teaching since 1984 with a method he developed and adapted to the demands of teaching traditional instruments in Europe, all the while faithfully following the djembe tradition. He has gathered a wealth of experience in private and group lessons.
Salle de rythmique de l’école du Mail
Rue du Village Suisse 2 - 1205 Geneva
1 Saturday upon 2, 15h45-17h45
Next dates : 7 March / 4 April / 3 May
60 CHF per lesson
T : +41 78 716 70 76 /
Email : contact@taoupercussions.ch
Website : https://taoupercussions.ch/
Regular Workshops
Clotilde Rullaud
These regular workshops are a chance to try out the Martina A. Catella method and its Sing the World application, in order to ‘discover the voice, the world, its cultures and languages through song’. This original approach brings together technique, games and repertoires borrowed from traditional societies the world over for their learning values and beauty.
An introduction to Latin American rhythms through a didactic and hands-on repertoire, which is adapted for the voice and for instruments.
From 8 to 12 years (boys & girls)
Sepideh Nayemi
These workshops, spread out between September and May, invite children to discover the colourful and joyous world of Iranian dance and to progressively develop from there.
Rana Gorgani
This course, based on the Sufi tradition of whirling dance, is accessible to all. The class starts with a listening meditation that offers better understanding of Samâ, which means spiritual listening.