DJEMBESOLO

Learn djembe as a musical language

From copying solos to real rhythmic understanding

Helping over 500+ students from all skill levels

Our students have grown their skills by taking our courses. Here are just a few of their stories.

This is perfect for me

Thank you! This is perfect for me. I have been practicing djembe between 8 to 12 hours a week for the last 3 years. Making sure my time with my drum really counts is deeply important to me. All advices in this intro are crystal clear, and this, I truly appreciate. Onward with the ‘new’ with pride and patience.

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Shan Fay 🇦🇺

感谢louis老师和他的课程。

这是一个优质而全面的djembe学习系统，既适合初学者也适合一定基础的人加深理解及改进方法；同时它的多种语言字母让不同国家的人学习起来更为方便。感谢louis老师和他的课程。

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May Ling 🇨🇳

Detailled and helpful

... I got such a good insight into how to phrase accordingly and the assignments are very helpful to get to that level. Learning how to sing Djembe rhythms properly also helps my rhythm understanding. Big up

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Fabio Meier 🇨🇭

Humorous and personal

The concepts here are what every intermediate Djembe/Dundun player should understand and apply. The quality of the video and music samples is excellent, made with a great musical and aesthetic taste. Louis's instruction style is humorous and personal, I enjoyed it very much!

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Pavel Agapov 🇷🇺

Finally!

The steps are clearly shown. The examples on Djembe and voice are perfect to avoid misunderstandings...

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Stefanie Rüesch🇨🇭

About

My approach

After decades of teaching, I observed recurring questions among djembe students. DJEMBESOLO was created to address these questions.

Memorizing rhythms and patterns is part of the learning process, but understanding them is essential to be able to truly feel the music.

Through complementary standalone courses, observation-based lessons, and the DJEMBESOLO PATTERNS archive, this project has already helped many students around the world reach their goals on the djembe.

DJEMBESOLO

Choose the option that fits where you are right now

EACH OPTION CORRESPONDS TO A DIFFERENT STAGE IN YOUR LEARNING PROCESS.

Standalone Courses

One topic at a time

€ 49 for 2 years

BROWSE COURSES

The MEMBERSHIP

A complete learning framework

€ 149 for 1 year

Explore the Membership

DJEMBESOLO PATTERNS

Solo patterns library

€ 99 for 3 year

Discover Patterns

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is DJEMBESOLO?

    DJEMBESOLO is an online platform to learn djembe in a clear and structured way. It is made for students who want to understand what they play, build confidence, and enjoy the learning process.

  • Is DJEMBESOLO beginner-friendly?

    Yes. DJEMBESOLO is suitable for beginners who want to build solid foundations and understand what they play from the start. Previous musical experience is an advantage, but it is not a prerequisite.

  • Is DJEMBESOLO suitable for advanced players?

    Yes. DJEMBESOLO is designed for advanced players who want to expand their vocabulary, strengthen their technique, and develop practical tools for solo playing, with a clear path toward professional-level playing.

  • What is the difference between STANDALONE, PATTERNS, and MEMBERSHIP?

    STANDALONE courses focus on one specific aspect of djembe playing.

    DJEMBESOLO PATTERNS is an archive of solo patterns, organized by their function in the music.

    The MEMBERSHIP brings everything together into a complete learning framework, connecting technique, vocabulary, and improvisation strategies, and includes additional BONUS courses focused on specific details, concepts, or real-life playing situations.

  • Can BONUS courses be purchased separately?

    No, bonus courses are exclusive to the DJEMBESOLO Membership and cannot be purchased individually. They are designed as complementary learning material that extends and enriches the core courses.

  • Is the MEMBERSHIP an annual subscription?

    Yes. The MEMBERSHIP is an annual subscription, billed once per year, with the option to pay monthly. Access is renewed each year as long as the subscription remains active.

  • Why is access limited to a fixed duration instead of lifetime?

    At DJEMBESOLO, we do not consider lifetime access to be an effective learning model. The goal is not to own content forever, but to develop musical skills within a defined time frame.

    STANDALONE courses are designed to be completed within a few months (two-year access), while DJEMBESOLO PATTERNS is a long-term archive with three-year access.

    Additional access can be granted upon request in legitimate cases.

  • What happens after I purchase a course or join the MEMBERSHIP?

    After purchasing a course or joining the MEMBERSHIP, you are not left on your own.

    You can ask questions directly within each course chapter and receive personal answers, and you also get access to the DJEMBESOLO community to exchange questions, feedback, and materials with other members.

“I attest to the competence of Louis Cesar Ewande to teach the djembe. He is someone I can count on to transmit this music with respect for African culture.”
September 6, 2011

Mamady Keita
Master drummer, Guinea

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