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Module 1 / Cajon Basics
Focus Learn the essential foundations of cajon playing while building the technical and musical skills needed for everything that follows in the course. Expanded Description Learn the essential foundations of cajon playing, including posture, hand placement, striking technique, and the basic sounds of the cajon. This module builds the technical and musical foundation upon which the rest of your playing, sound, coordination, and groove will develop. From the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Introduction
03:21
Posture & Sitting Position
01:51
Basic Sounds, Hand Placement & Striking Technique
14:08
Review what you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 2 / Building Control
Focus Develop the fundamental control, coordination, timing, and technique needed to confidently play your first grooves. Expanded Description Before learning your first grooves, it is important to first develop basic control, timing, coordination, and technique on the cajon. In this module, you will learn and practice three foundational technique exercises designed to prepare your hands, movement, sound, and coordination for groove playing. These exercises progressively build the technical foundation upon which the rest of the course is based, helping you develop control, confidence, and consistency before applying these skills to your first grooves. From Technique & Rudiments of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 1 / Single Stroke
01:09
Practice Along / Single Stroke / High Stroke
06:37
Practice Along / Single Stroke / Bass Stroke
05:53
Lesson 2 / Double Subdivision
03:10
Practice Along / Double Subdivision / High Stroke
08:47
Practice Along / Double Subdivision / Bass Stroke
07:06
Lesson 3 / Wrist Workout
02:46
Practise Along / Wrist Workout
08:48
Review what you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 3 / Your First Groove
Focus Learn your first foundational cajon groove while developing your timing, coordination, groove, and rhythmic vocabulary, then apply your new skills by playing along with real songs and live music. Expanded Description Learn your first complete cajon groove, commonly known as the Rumba Catalana. This widely used rhythm provides an excellent introduction to groove playing and will help you develop timing, coordination, groove, feel, and musical confidence. Throughout this module, you will progress through a series of groove variations, with each variation building upon the previous one while introducing a new musical idea, technical challenge, or rhythmic concept. This progressive approach helps develop timing, coordination, groove, musicality, and rhythmic vocabulary in a structured and natural way. At the end of the module, you'll put everything you've learned into practice by playing along with real songs and live musicians, helping you apply the groove in an authentic musical setting and bridge the gap between practice and performance. From Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 1 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert. Throughout this lesson, you will progress through a series of groove variations, with each variation building upon the previous one while introducing a new musical idea, technical challenge, or rhythmic concept. This progressive approach helps develop timing, coordination, groove, musicality, and rhythmic vocabulary in a structured and natural way. Playing time: 39 mins 13 secs / 9 videos From Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 1 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 4 / Rumba Catalana / Variation 1
07:16
Rumba Catalana / Variation 1 / Practise Along
08:04
Rumba Catalana / Variation 2
02:29
Rumba Catalana / Variation 2 / Practise Along
04:27
Rumba Catalana / Variation 1&2 Combo
02:28
Rumba Catalana / Variation 1&2 Combo / Practise Along
04:51
Rumba Catalana / Variation 3
02:39
Rumba Catalana / Variation 3 / Practise Along
05:19
Rumba Catalana / Play Along / Sunny Afrika
01:44
Review what you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 4 / Your 2nd Groove
Learn your second complete cajon groove, commonly known as the Dancehall rhythm. This versatile groove is widely used across many musical styles and genres and builds naturally upon the skills developed in the Rumba Catalana lesson. Through a series of progressive variations, guided practice-alongs, and a final play-along with live musicians, you will continue developing your timing, coordination, groove, feel, and musical confidence. Throughout this lesson, you will progress through a series of groove variations, with each variation building upon the previous one while introducing a new musical idea, technical challenge, or rhythmic concept. This progressive approach helps develop timing, coordination, groove, musicality, and rhythmic vocabulary in a structured and natural way. Students familiar with the Rumba Catalana groove may notice similarities in the accent structure. In this variation, one of the accents is moved from the high stroke to the bass stroke, creating a new feel and musical character while building upon previously learned concepts. Playing Time: 34 min 24 sec / 7 Videos From Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 2 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 5 / Dancehall / Variation 1
06:03
Dancehall / Variation 1 / Practise Along
06:49
Dancehall / Variation 2
02:01
Dancehall / Variation 2 / Practise Along
04:56
Dancehall / Variation 3
02:47
Dancehall / Variation 3 / Practise Along
07:32
Dancehall / Play Along / Long long Road
04:22
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 5 / Expanding Technique
Focus Continue developing your technique, coordination, control, and confidence through progressive technical exercises that prepare you for the grooves ahead. Expanded Description Continue developing your technique and coordination through deeper technical studies. In this module, you will learn two new technique exercises, each accompanied by guided practice-along videos with a metronome designed to improve movement, control, confidence, sound quality, and overall musical flow on the cajon. These exercises build upon the technical foundation established in the previous modules, helping you develop greater precision, consistency, and confidence before progressing to your next groove lessons. From Technique & Rudiments of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 6 / Moving Over 2 Sounds
05:55
Practise Along / Moving Over 2 Sounds
14:19
Lesson 7 / Accents & Ghost Notes
05:12
Practise Alone / Accents & Ghost Notes
17:01
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 6 / Your 3rd Groove
Focus Learn your third foundational cajon groove while developing your timing, coordination, groove, and rhythmic vocabulary, then apply your new skills by playing along with real songs and live music. Expanded Description Learn your third complete cajon groove, commonly associated with Pop, Rock, and Soul music. Building upon the skills and concepts developed in the previous groove lessons, this versatile rhythm introduces another widely used groove that can be applied across many different musical styles and genres. Throughout this module, you will progress through a series of groove variations, with each variation building upon the previous one while introducing a new musical idea, technical challenge, or rhythmic concept. This progressive approach helps develop timing, coordination, groove, musicality, and rhythmic vocabulary in a structured and natural way. At the end of the module, you'll put everything you've learned into practice by playing along with real songs and live musicians, helping you apply the groove in an authentic musical setting and bridge the gap between practice and performance. Playing Time: 24 min 45 sec / 6 Videos From Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 3 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 7 / Pop Rock Soul / Variation 1
04:13
Pop Rock Soul / Variation 1/ Practise Along
07:13
Pop Rock Soul / Variation 2
02:42
Pop Rock Soul / Variation 2 / Practise Along
06:38
Pop Rock Soul / Play Along / Stand by Me
02:27
Pop Rock Soul / Play Along / I Won’t Go Back
01:43
Review what you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 7 / Your 4th Groove
Focus Learn your fourth foundational cajon groove while developing a new coordination concept, introducing sixteenth-note subdivisions, expanding your rhythmic vocabulary, and applying your new skills through real songs and live music. Expanded Description Learn your fourth complete cajon groove, commonly known as the 4 on the Floor rhythm. This versatile groove is widely used across many musical styles and genres and is especially common in Pop, Dance, and Funk music. Unlike the previous groove lessons, this pattern introduces a different coordination concept by moving away from the usual alternating hand strokes, giving you a new technical challenge while expanding your rhythmic vocabulary. Throughout this module, you will progress through a series of groove variations, with each variation building upon the previous one while introducing a new musical idea, technical challenge, or rhythmic concept. As the module progresses, you'll also begin incorporating sixteenth-note subdivisions into the groove, developing greater rhythmic precision, coordination, and musical expression. At the end of the module, you'll put everything you've learned into practice by playing along with real songs and live musicians, helping you apply the groove in an authentic musical setting and bridge the gap between practice and performance. Playing Time: 50 min 23 sec / 7 Videos From Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 4 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 8 / 4 on the Floor / Variation 1
09:16
4 on the Floor / Variation 1 / Practise Along
08:19
4 on the Floor / Variation 2
07:24
4 on the Floor / Variation 2 / Practise Along
08:20
4 on the Floor / Variation 3
05:43
4 on the Floor / Variation 3 / Practise Along
09:56
4 on the Floor / Play Along / Upside Down
01:30
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 8 / Refining Technique
Focus Refine your technique, coordination, and musical expression while learning two final essential skills. In this module, you will learn the final two technique lessons of the course, introducing two important additions to your musical vocabulary: triplet subdivisions and the side stroke technique. Expanded Description First, you'll learn to subdivide the beat into three instead of 1 or 2, expanding your rhythmic vocabulary and developing greater rhythmic awareness. You'll then discover the side stroke—a completely new sound and playing surface on the cajon—and learn how to integrate it naturally with your bass and high strokes to create a wider range of musical colours and textures. Together, these final technique studies refine your coordination, control, sound quality, confidence, and musical expression, preparing you for your fifth groove. From Technique & Rudiments of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 9 / Triplets, Accent & Ghost Notes
01:28
Practise Along / Triplets, Accent & Ghost Notes
09:44
Lesson 10 / Side Stroke Technique
02:17
Practise Along / Side Stroke Technique
07:56
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 9 / Final Grooves & Practice Essentials
Learn your final groove and its variations through guided practice sessions, play-alongs, and musical application exercises. This module also includes important guidance on building an effective long-term practice routine and integrating cajon practice naturally into your daily musical life.
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Lesson 11 / Reggaeton / Variation 1
04:55
Reggaeton / Variation 1 / Practise Along
07:30
Reggaeton / Variation 2
02:52
Reggaeton / Variation 2 / Practise Along
07:45
Reggaeton / Variation 3
02:36
Reggaeton / Variation 3 / Practise Along
06:45
Reggaeton / Variation 4
04:52
Reggaeton / Variation 4 / Practise Along
12:47
Reggaeton / Closing Break
01:27
Reggaeton / Play Along / Mi Tierra Linda
03:02
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 10 / Breaks & Fills
Focus Take your first step into the world of breaks and fills by learning a simple, versatile groove break that can be applied to any groove. This module also introduces the double stroke, an essential technique that will be developed in much greater depth throughout Progress on Cajon. Expanded Description In this module, you will be introduced to the exciting world of breaks and fills—an essential part of musical performance that allows you to create smooth transitions, add variation to your grooves, and finish songs with clarity, confidence, and musical expression. You will learn a simple one-beat break that can be applied to all the grooves you have learned throughout this course. Although the break lasts for only a single beat, it introduces a brief sixteenth-note subdivision and incorporates your first double stroke, an important rudimental technique that forms the foundation for many more advanced breaks, fills, and rhythmic ideas. Through two guided practice-along sessions, you will first master the break in isolation before learning how to apply it naturally within a groove. While the Rumba Catalana groove is used for demonstration purposes, the concepts learned in this module can be transferred to any groove in your playing. This module serves as an introduction to a much larger subject. In Progress on Cajon, you will explore a wide variety of additional breaks, fills, double-stroke techniques, and musical transitions, giving you even greater freedom, creativity, and expression in your playing. From Breaks & Fills Lesson 1 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.
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Lesson 12 / Breaks & Fills / 1 Beat Break
02:24
Practise Along 1/ Breaks & Fills / 1 Beat Break
02:31
Practise Along 2 / Breaks & Fills / 1 Beat Break
01:16
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
Module 11 / Practice Essentials
Focus Discover a collection of essential tips, practical advice, and healthy practice habits that will help you build a strong technical foundation, develop effective practice routines, and enjoy a lifelong journey of playing the cajon. Learning a new craft requires a certain mindset and these videos will greatly help you understand how to get the best out of your practising sessions and your approach to learning in general. Expanded Description This module brings together a collection of practical lessons and essential advice that every cajon player should know. While the previous modules have focused on developing your technique, rhythms, and musical skills, these lessons concentrate on the habits, mindset, and practical knowledge that will support your long-term progress and enjoyment of the instrument. You will learn about the different types of cajons, how to tune your cajon, and why choosing the right instrument can have a significant impact on your sound, technique, posture, and overall playing experience. You will also be guided through simple stretching and warm-up exercises that help prepare your body for playing while promoting healthy movement and reducing the risk of unnecessary tension or injury. The module also explores effective practice strategies, including posture, sitting position, mirror practice, consistency, and developing the right mindset for long-term improvement. These practical tips will help you practise more efficiently, avoid common mistakes, and make steady progress throughout your musical journey. Finally, I introduce you to my own Cruz Cajon, sharing the design philosophy behind the instrument and explaining how a well-built cajon can support good technique, proper posture, comfort, and a beautiful musical sound. A quality instrument not only sounds better, but also makes it easier to develop healthy playing habits that will benefit you for years to come. This collection of practical lessons is designed to help you build a solid foundation, not only as a cajon player, but as a confident and well-rounded musician. *From Cajon basics of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.*
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Different Types of Cajons
00:37
Tuning Your Cajon
01:45
Stretching & Warming Up
08:16
Posture & Sitting Position
01:51
Productive Practising
02:32
15 Guidelines for Practising
06:12
My Cruz Cajon
01:49
Review What you've learnt
00:10:00
DISCOVER CAJON WORKOUT
Discover Cajon Workout Focus Bring everything you have learned together through a structured workout of the guided practice-along videos, helping you build muscle memory, improve your technique, develop consistency, and internalise the skills you have learned throughout the course. Expanded Description Congratulations on completing Discover Cajon! By now you have learned the fundamental techniques, rhythms, grooves, breaks, and essential playing concepts that form the foundation of your cajon journey. The Discover Cajon Workout is a dedicated practice and workout section containing all of the guided practice-along exercises from the Discover Cajon course, arranged in the suggested order of the method. Rather than searching through the different modules, lessons, and videos, you can simply come here and work through the complete workout from beginning to end. The fastest progress can often be seen when the full Discover Cajon Workout is practised regularly once the lessons have been learned. These exercises, grooves, and techniques are not designed to simply be learned and left behind, but to become essential foundational tools that continue to be practised, refined, and incorporated throughout your entire journey as a cajon player. Learning a rhythm or technique is only the first step. True progress comes through consistent repetition, developing muscle memory, improving coordination, increasing control, refining your sound, and gradually building greater speed, endurance, confidence, and musical freedom. These skills cannot simply be understood—they must be trained and internalised through regular practice. If you are serious about developing as a cajon player, I highly recommend returning to this workout regularly. Ideally, work through the complete Discover Cajon Workout as part of your daily or weekly practice routine. If you have limited time, simply select the exercises or grooves you would like to focus on and practise along with those videos. Over time, you will naturally become less dependent on the videos as you develop the confidence to practise independently with a metronome and create your own practice routines. Until then, let these guided workouts become your regular training partner as you continue strengthening the skills you have developed throughout this course. Enjoy the journey, keep practising, and I'll see you in Progress on Cajon, where we'll continue building on everything you've learned here.
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Stretching & Warming up
08:16
Single stroke / High stroke
06:37
Single stroke / Bass stroke
05:53
Double subdivision / High stroke
08:47
Double subdivision / Bass stroke
07:06
Wrist Workout
08:48
Moving over 2 Sounds
14:19
Triplets, Accent & Ghost Notes
09:44
Accents & Ghost Notes
17:01
Side Stroke Technique
07:55
Rumba Catalana / Variation 1
08:04
Rumba Catalana / Variation 2
04:27
Rumba Catalana / Variation 1&2 Combo
04:51
Rumba Catalana / Variation 3
05:19
Rumba Catalana / Play Along Song
01:44
Dancehall / Variation 1
06:49
Dancehall / Variation 2
04:56
Dancehall / Variation 3
07:32
Dancehall / Play Along Song
04:22
Rock Pop Soul / Variation 1
07:13
Rock Pop Soul / Variation 2
06:38
Rock Pop Soul / Play Along Song 1
02:27
Rock Pop Soul / Play Along Song 2
01:43
4 on the Floor / Variation 1
08:19
4 on the Floor / Variation 2
08:20
4 on the Floor / Variation 3
09:56
4 on the Floor / Play Along Song
01:30
Reggaeton / Variation 1
07:30
Reggaeton / Variation 2
07:45
Reggaeton / Variation 3
06:45
Reggaeton / Variation 4
12:47
Reggaeton / Closing Break
01:27
Reggaeton / Play Along Song
03:02
Single Beat break / One Bar
02:31
Single Beat break / Four Bars
01:16
Discover Cajon

Sunny Afrika

Original song written by Heidi Joubert for the Modern Method for Cajon.

Now it’s time to apply everything you have learned in a real musical setting. Play along with me and my band as we perform “Sunny Afrika”, an original song written especially for the Modern Method for Cajon. Throughout the song, you will encounter several of the groove variations learned in this module, giving you the opportunity to apply your technique, timing, coordination, groove, and musicality within a real musical context.

If the tempo feels too challenging, spend some additional time working through the groove variations and practice-along videos before returning to the play along. The goal is not only to play the rhythm correctly, but to feel comfortable, relaxed, confident, and musical while playing with the band.

Playing Time: 1 min 44 sec

Play Along from Rhythms & Grooves Lesson 1 of the Modern Method for Cajon curriculum and book by Heidi Joubert.

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