Tuning a djembe is not as hard as you might think. It’s a bit scary the first time you unwind the rope, but it’s actually very easy to do.

If you take djembe lessons you can get your teacher to walk you through it.… read more

When looking for drum teachers, ask around before deciding. If you have friends that have taken, or are taking beginner drum lessons, ask them first.

And if friends do have a teacher also see if they are enjoying the classes. Although this is a learning experience, you still want to have a good time in the process.… read more