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161 Comments

  1. Jun Zhang

    Hello Heidi,
    So happy that watching your video on internet.
    I’m from China, I like cajon very much, but sorry my english is not good.
    My question is do you have lessons for people who wanna teach cajon to others. I think this is good for kids, I am 2 kids’s father, and I want teach more kids, how should I prepare for that?
    Thank you very much and glade to “talk” to you, 🙂
    best wishes!

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey! Why not immitate what I do on my lessons to the kids? Thats should help! Also you can make learning fun for kids by letting them sing the rhythmic phrases!

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      • Jun Zhang

        Thanks for reply, that’s a good idea.
        I will keep on watching your videos.

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  2. TX

    I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE … THANKS FOR THE TUTORIALS, i build a simple CAJON yesterday with my 2 Kids …
    by the way, TYPO at page:
    http://cajonbox.com/about-the-cajon/the-history-of-the-cajon/
    paragraph:
    It originates from Peru where it is used in their folk music in styles such as Festejo. Legend has it that the Arican slaves
    miss spelled ” Arican ”
    tnx 🙂

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  3. emma

    Hello Heidi, I saw the youtube video with yourself and Giovanni Spadoni playing on hangdrum….. now would you know make/model of this hangdrum he used?
    I’ve been searching endlessly for one like his but no luck. :'(
    So I thought I better get intouch to see if you would know!
    Many thanks,
    Emma

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Emma!
      No idea, I know they are really hard to get!
      Sorry for that!

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  4. Marcelo Rossi

    Heidi ,
    Just another thing, i get a problem to mic my cajon for livre and recording sections .
    How do you mic your instrument whem you play?.
    Sorry for my english!

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Marcelo!
      Search my website for how to mike up the cajon, I have made a video specially for this!

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  5. Marcelo Rossi

    Hi heidi,
    I’m brasilian and will Be in london for a 4 days in 04 to 08 of november.
    I would like to by a toro pro elite cajon and a bag to dispech in the avion .
    Frist off all ware i Ill get the cajon and you have the bag ? How mutch is the bag?
    Thanks!

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Mercelo!
      At the moment we have no bags, but you would be able to buy one here in London in any drum shop easily.
      You would be welcome to buy one of my cruz cajons if I have any in stock when you come. You can try and buy the cajon at my cajon classes which take place every Tues evening from 7pm- 9pm in central London.
      Hope this helps

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      • Marcelo Rossi

        Heidi
        Hi, i ‘ll Be in London next week , have remain any pro elite model to take with me to Brazil ?
        Thks

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      • Marcelo Rossi

        Heidi
        I’m in London ware are your school or class exactly , are you’ll Be theare tomorow afternoon ? I have to Be at O2 17hs, Befor that i can Go to you to by the cajon pro elite model us i sade . Is that possible ?

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        • Heidi Joubert

          Hey Marcelo, the new Cruz cajons only arrive here on Thursday. If you would like to buy one on Thurday perhaps we can arrange it. Send me your mobile number or facebook contact if you have one.

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        • Heidi Joubert

          Classes are tonight from 7pm – 9pm in Old street, the venue is ISTD2 Dance studios, in the lecture room. Here is the address.
          ISTD2 Dance Studios & Meeting Rooms are situated at 346 Old Street in London, just 6 minutes walk from Old Street tube station and only 12 minutes from Liverpool Street Station.
          346 Old Street, London EC1V 9NQ
          It costs £20 to drop in for both classes. I have no new cajons with me today, they only arrive on Thursday so I would not be able to sell one to you until Thursday.

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  6. Nadine Daniel

    Hi There
    I am looking for a cajon player for my band both long term and for a recording in November. You must be into blues and be of a good standard and most importantly be a great person. Kind and soulful.
    would love to hear from you
    manythanks

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Nadine!
      I am London based, if you wanted I could record for you, but I

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    • Marcelo Rossi

      Hi,
      I’m a Brazilian cajonist and i can record and sand for you …

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    • Marcelo Rossi

      I can have a look in our job in facebook New old days band .

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  7. Kerry

    When will the Toro Cruz guitar string cajons be back in stock?? 🙁

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Kerry!!!
      They’re almost back, we are taking pre orders and will have the new stock end October!

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  8. John K

    Just discovered you today and fell in love. Thanks for all you do, you’re fantastic.

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  9. stan sweeney

    Play snare drum in Richmond Concert Band. Playing Les Mis and it has a bongo part. Could I Play the bongo part with my cajon – snares off?

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  10. André

    Hi Heidi,
    I can’t wait to get your video lesson DVD. Such an great idea. And when you are on tour through Germany as announced on your website, please come to Hamburg. It is absolutely worth it 🙂
    Take care
    André

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  11. Lee Clarke

    Hi Heidi,
    I just wanted to share with you the name of an album that is good for jamming with rumba groove and 12/8 shuffle just in case you haven’t heard it . It’s The Nightfly by Donald Fagan. Check I.G.Y and The Goodbye Look
    Sincerely,
    Lee

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    • Alicia

      Hi Heidi!
      I am interested in purchasing a toro cruz cajon, but I see your out of stock.:(. Do you know when you will have any available? I am currently playing an Acuna, and I like it, but I really want the Toro! 🙂

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  12. Ryan

    Cant wait to order my cajon. just wondering how long before they become avaiable.

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  13. Michal

    Mám záujem o kúpu cajon toro. Kedy to bude možné? Ako je to s distribúciou do Slovenskej republiky?

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  14. Pedro

    hola heidi! solo comentar que os vimos el sabado tocando en el market de cambridge y sois geniales!!! que arte!!!! me quede con ganas de pedirte un autografo jajaja!! un abrazo muy fuerte

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Eeeh Pedro!!!
      Gracias por el mensaje!:-))

      Reply
  15. Rony

    Hi,
    Can you please tell me the difference between your toro cruz and other prk like rabioso ,and can i hear sound samples(same mic) of the toro compare to the rabioso?
    I live in usa
    Thank you
    Rony

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  16. Ryan Mayton

    Do you know when we be able to buy on or when they will be in stock again.

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Ryan!
      Soon! If you are signed upto my newsletter you will be one of the first to know ok!

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      • Kev

        Signed up for the newsletter – so looking forward to the new models!
        Can’t wait to get one to Western Australia for some jamming with my best mate when he visits from Sydney over Cristmas!
        Thanks for all the vids and tips
        Kev

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  17. Jonny Taubitz

    Hello Heidi,
    from my point of view it is already a fact that you are the most motivated/ing cajon teacher… please keep on rocking and believing in god!
    And… could you please tell me how I can participate in learning from you somehow, even if I live in Munich/Germany. I read something about DVDs, a europe tour or skype lessons. Maybe there is a possibility to come to your school for some sort of a 1 week intensive workshop or something similar?
    In each case I would like to get more detailed information.
    Thank you in advance.
    Best regards,
    Jonny Taubitz

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  18. Adrian Tan

    Hi Heidi,
    I would like the ask more bout your cajon, is there a difference with Cruz and Toro besides the color? Thinking of buy a new cajon and donating my old one to my church.
    I have been watching your video on youtube and it’s very helpful. Practicing on it now. Thank you.
    Firstly i would like to know what kind of wood you are using on ur Cajon? my present Cajon is made from rubber wood and equiped with Snare string(Snare Cajon). Hope you can help me understand more the differences between String Cajon and Snare Cajon. I don’t know the difference about these 2 Cajon. Saw a gig one night at a local pub usingthe cajon as drum and was super interested and went up to him asking bout it. Without thinking much and bought one for myself.
    Hope to hear from you soon and God bless.
    Adrian Tan (from Malaysia)

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Thanks for your enquiry. At the moment I am unsure about my stock and also about woods as we are making major improvement changes to my cruz cajon brand as well as expanding the range, and this coupled with the fact that we have been experiencing such a huge amount of orders and demand, it might yet be a little while… however, I must say that it will be well worth the wait, seeing that the cruz cajon will be better than ever before made of much better wood when we stock up again! :-)) Sign up to our newsletter to stay updated!

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      • Adrian Tan

        Hi Heidi,
        Thank you for your reply, i will wait for your good news!
        thank you very much,
        Adrian Tan

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  19. John

    Hi heidi
    I have been guitar since a year but nw I’m interested in playing cajon
    can u please suggest and price limit and nice Cajon brand
    (i can spare upto 150 bucks)

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hello John
      The only cajon brand I wouldrecommend is my own signature line brand. I know it’s a bit above your price range, but not to worry, for the last month I have been working on adding a a few new models to my Cruz range, being the kids cajons and now also a really great quality, handmade, beginners cajon, which will be sold for a bit less than my current models. If you can hang in abit, I should have them out within the next month! 🙂
      One thing I can say is that it will be the best value for money you can get!
      Sign up to my newsletter for updates on this!

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  20. Russia Wladimir

    Хайди привет ещё раз. Подскажи пожалуйста какой купить кахон??? Какой кахон будет лучше звучать под гитару? В интернете нашёл разные инструменты по размерам и ценам. Не знаю, что выбрать. Заранее спасибо!!! И как ты находишь время отвечать всем, кто тебе пишет? :))))))))

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey!!! Again I translated it and this is what I got:
      Хайди hi still time. Prompt please what to buy кахон??? What кахон will be better to sound under a guitar? In the Internet has found different tools in the sizes and the prices. I do not know what to choose. In advance thanks!!! And how you find time to answer everyone who writes to you?:))))))))
      It seems you are asking which cajon to buy? I would recommend the CRUZ CAJON Guitar string, it’s the one I play the most. The colour is up to you what you prefer! 🙂
      Thanks!

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  21. Louise Vincent

    Hi Heidi,
    My son, aged 9, is learning standard drums and has been for 2.5 years. However, it’s rather a solitary occupation and a friend suggested I take him along to a percussion workshop to enjoy another aspect and fire his enthusiasm a bit. First of all, is he too young to attend the Cambridge workshops and if not, would he need to be at the first one and come to all of them? It’s quite a late finish for him on a school night. Are you planning any daytime workshops in Cambridge?
    Many thanks!

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hi Louis
      Good to hear from you. firstly, no your son is not too young, we have a few other youngsters in our class (it’s oretty mixed), there’s another 11 yr old, a 10 yr old, a 13 yr old, a 14 yr old and a 16 yr old. Seeing that he already plays drums, I am certain that he would definitely be just as good if not better on the cajon than most of the adult students! 🙂 He’d be most welcome, we started up yesterday, but you can enrol him from next week. If you want to do that, please send me an email at londoncajonschool@gmail.com and we’ll get him on the course!
      P.S about the saytime workshops, initially I wanted to do a seperate kids class at 4:30 pm on wed, but I need more interest, more kids interested to do that. I am working on it and it might just be that we split the class in about 2 weeks time once I have enough interest from the younger one’s. If you can promote it or just spread the news, that could definitely speed up this process! 🙂 I think I will get in touch with some of the musical directors in Cambridge who work with the kids, to see if they might be interested in letting people know about this cajon course)
      Many thanks!

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  22. barry mason

    Heidi,
    Had a great time at the HANGOVER , despite the snow. I have posted photos on facebook if you’d like to become friends.
    Also, one of the venues at which we run workshops in the Summer, Hawkwood College, near Stroud, is hoping to run a weekend with Layne Redmond in August….. thought that you’d like to know. IF this comes off , Lina and I will definitely be there- unmissable!
    Barry

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    • Heidi Joubert

      Hey Barry!!1
      Thanks for the heads up, please do send me more details about this event I would love to check it out if possible!!! Bless you both and keep grooooooving and moooovin!

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  23. Josef

    Pardon, i meant Flamenco Cajone, with dual “v” wires

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