African drumming lessons online.
Learn djembe and duns with Simone and play for YOU!
Only AU$27/month - includes full access & live classes.
All your African drumming online resources are here.
Drum with Simone includes online content and lessons to get you started, and many more to help you on the path to becoming the drummer you want to be.
Find over 100+ video lessons and demonstrations for djembe and duns, plus notation, rhythm history, and cultural information. Join Simone and our ever-growing community of drummers online, LIVE each month.
Rhythm content
Drum with Simone houses a library of over 100+ video for traditional and contemporary West African drumming rhythms. This includes djembe, traditional dunun (with bells), and ballet-style dun playing.
If you want to learn a rhythm you don’t see on the site you can let Simone know and she will make it for you. New content is added regularly, and requests are always welcomed.
Culture & History
Simone has spent much time learning cultural and historical information from both pioneers and leaders in the African drumming education profession. This includes Mamady Keïta, Famoudou Konaté, Lamine (Lopez) Soumah, Mohamed (Bangouraké) Bangoura, and Fara Tolno.
On DrumwithSimone.com you will find well-researched historical information and details about the cultural context of each rhythm; where it is from, who plays it, and why.
Live classes
Simone delivers monthly African drumming classes live online, via Zoom. You can drum with Simone and our beautiful community of women drummers LIVE, or catch up with us later - a recording is available after the event and available to watch as many times as you like for at least 2 months.
Extra extras…
The site also includes a comprehensive glossary to help you navigate the world of traditional djembe and dunun rhythms, culture and history.
Don’t know what Mandingue means? You need to.
Confused about what is traditional and what is contemporary? Find out.
The glossary is designed for you to learn about the history of the djembe and dunun, and inform your knowledge of how this music works.
There is much more fun to be had on drumwithSimone.com too! You will find many more video lessons and demonstrations on djembe solo techniques, rhythm breaks and arrangements, ensemble play, ehauffements, and more!
Come and drum with Simone.
Gain access to an ever-expanding library of rhythms, connect with a community of women drummers online, gain tips & tricks and all the things to keep your rhythm fire stoked!
Do you want to share your love of rhythm with others ?
Sign up for mentoring with Simone! This mentoring program is designed for anyone who wants to teach others. You may need support with a program you are about to run, or want to set up your own community classes. Simone can help you in any way you need. Follow the button below for more info.
“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.