African drumming online.
Learn djembe and duns with Simone and play for YOU!
DrumwithSimone.com has all African drumming content you need to get started on your drumming journey and all that you need become the drummer you want to be.
Rhythm content
Over 115+ videos (djembe & dunun) covering over 27 complete rhythms.
Lessons, demonstrations & notation
Rhythms, techniques and improvisational instruction
Calls, breaks, & arrangements.
And so much more…
>> DrumwithSimone for LIVE classes online each month in djembe & dunun.
>> Cultural and historical information so you can find out all you need to know about djembe & dunun music! Content is sourced from study with Guinean pioneers and leaders in the African drumming world: Mamady Keïta, Famoudou Konaté, Lamine (Lopez) Soumah, Mohamed (Bangouraké) Bangoura, and Fara Tolno.
>> Find out how to read simple box notation to support you in remembering rhythms.
>> Learn about how this music works and how to deepen your understanding.
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Learn djembe technique - begin level instruction and more advanced
Dive into some fundamental djembe rhythms
Learn rhythms and breaks for more complex rhythms (Lekouleh, Zaouli, and more)
Practice traditional dunun stick & bell patterns
Get important tips and tricks for composite/ballet style dun playing.
Have fun playing for you!
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“Simone's teaching style makes drumming accessible to everyone…her enthusiasm is truly contagious and her encouragement for all her students never waivers.” - Fiona
About Simone Lang
Founder/Creator
drummergirl.com.au & drumwithsimone.com
Simone has been enjoying a life of djembe and dunun musical exploration since the late 90’s. She started drummergirl in 2007 and has been educating people in djembe and dunun rhythms as her profession ever since.
Her passion is inspiring others, especially women, to drum. Her inspiration is YOU - her students!
She has sparkle, she has joy, and she has shine. You want to watch. You want to listen. You want to drum with her and be a part of it. You want to learn more. You want to know more!
Simone has studied with some of West Africa’s finest exponents of the tradition including Mohamed ‘Bangourake (BK)’ Bangoura, Lamine ‘Lopez’ Soumah of Percussion de Guinee, Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate, Babara Bangoura, and Fara Tolno. She has travelled to the countries of Guinea, Senegal and The Gambia to study and absorb West African drumming whilst being immersed in the community and culture.
She has the skills, the knowing, and the integrity. She is committed to the preservation and dissemination of traditional and contemporary djembe rhythms.
Simone is wholeheartedly grateful for all that co-create and engage with her around the djembe and dunun, whether online or in-person with drummergirl.
Gain access to an ever-expanding library of rhythms to learn at your own pace, gain tips & tricks and all the things to keep your rhythm connection alive!