1st lesson free
MJ
- Rate $89
- Response 1h
$89/hr
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1st lesson free
- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
- Musicology
- Djembe
Professional Musician for 35 years, founder/lead singer & percussionist: chart-topping world fusion band Hamsa Lila (2001-2018). vocalist, drummer, recording artist, songwriter teacher for adults & c
- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
- Musicology
- Djembe
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About MJ
I became a singer AND a (drum kit) drummer as a young boy, then progressed to jazz band drummer and lead Tenor in performing choir in high school. I eventually combined singing and drumming when I entered the world of traditional African drumming while living in Los Angeles, studying and performing alongside a Yoruba master drummer and ceremonialist, learning a variety of traditional songs in Yoruba (and some Afro-Cuban versions). This is the lineage of Babatunde Olatunji, who was the Godfather of African Music in the West and revered around the world (now deceased). I became a leading Drum Circle facilitator in L.A. for many years, leading up to founding my own band Hamsa Lila, a major West Coast touring band in the World Fusion genre (2001-2018). We headlined major festivals all over the Western USA, and had a chart-topping album in the mid-2000's. I have recorded and/or performed with Michael Franti, String Cheese Incident, Dirtwire, Simrit, Ozomatli, Olatunji, and Ernest Ranglin.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Easy-to-begin hand drumming format, simple techniques for intermediate players, soloing ideas for advanced players. Find your style and tone and develop at your own pace. Shared in a non-performative, relaxed environment to feel maximum comfort to learn in your timeline.
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Rates
Rate
- $89
Pack prices
- 5h: $425
- 10h: $841
online
- $80/h
travel fee
- + $20
free lessons
The first lesson with MJ will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
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