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Section 1
Technique & Rudiments
We continue to build and learn more fundamental & practical exercises focused on building a strong foundation for your playing and developing the perfect technique with a beautiful sound. With intensive practice-along parts using a metronome. These exercises will help you progress much faster as you learn your grooves.
Playing time: 1hr 48 mins / 17 Videos
Section 2
Rhythms & Grooves
Contains a whole new load of rhythms to learn, a wide variety of different groove patterns covering varying genres & styles. With intensive practice-along parts followed by play-along songs so that you can put what you have learnt into context with music and real musicians. Now with even added suggested play-along videos of other groups to help you zoom in and really put your playing into practise with music.
Playing time: 3hrs 37 mins / 39 Videos
NEW Section 4
Cajonkit & Add-ons
Moving slowly into more intermediate and advanced levels as we dive into adding other drums and accesories to our cajon, such as the Cymbal, the snare drum or djembe and a footpedal. Also a great introduction filled with great patterns to develop independence and a deeper sense and awareness of your internal tempo and beat. Excellent for expanding your sound and adding tons of new colours and nuances to your playing…. this way you slowly become a percussionist and drummer that can implement your skills unto all other drums and not only the cajon. And of course, it is so so much fun!
Playing time: 40 mins / 9 Videos
NEW Section 5
Complete book with Notation & Guidelines
Moving slowly into more intermediate and advanced levels as we dive into adding other drums and accesories to our cajon, such as the Cymbal, the snare drum or djembe and a footpedal. Also a great introduction filled with great patterns to develop independence and a deeper sense and awareness of your internal tempo and beat. Excellent for expanding your sound and adding tons of new colours and nuances to your playing…. this way you slowly become a percussionist and drummer that can implement your skills unto all other drums and not only the cajon. And of course, it is so so much fun!
Playing time: 40 mins / 9 Videos
PREVIEW SOME OF THE LESSONS BELOW!
Method Part 1
Unlimited Access only €4.90 per month*
Get unlimited access for a year to the Modern Method part 1 including all the lessons, grooves and practise & play-along videos as well as the NEW NOTATION BOOKLET. You get your very own account to login and learn at your own pace on my website. You can login any time to keep learning and practising with the method. Also get support with any questions you might have regarding the lessons.
Playing time: 6hrs 6 mins / 65 videos + 19 pages book
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Method Part 2
Unlimited Access only €5.75 per month*
Get unlimited access for a year to the Modern Method part 2 including all the lessons, grooves and practise & play-along videos as well as the NEW NOTATION BOOKLET. You get your very own account to login and learn at your own pace on my website. You can login any time to keep learning and practising with the method. Also get support with any questions you might have regarding the lessons.
Playing time: 4hrs 38 mins / 104 videos + 24 pages book
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Read what people are saying about the Modern Method
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I have been following you for a while on social media or YouTube, your videos are always helpful as many other videos of other musicians. Honestly I was sceptical to buy a method of yours but I tried anyway since price was really motivating. Honestly I confess that is really well done and it pushes me to improve my technique and to play more everyday. It is inspiring.
9 reviews for Travel Cruz Cajon
Modern Method for Cajon
The Method is strategically compiled so that each lesson builds upon the next. Unlike many of the lessons on youtube or other social media sites which are simply random, the Modern Method takes you on a journey of discovering the cajon and structured learning using a very organised and methodical approach. The Method is the very same method Heidi Joubert developed to train herself to play the cajon.
It is the best way to learn to play the cajon in a very easy, fun and practical step-by-step approach, and best of all, you get to practise and play along with Heidi as you progress. Learn at your own pace & from the comfort of your home. Heidi Joubert is your very own personal cajon coach at your disposal wherever you are.
A formalized Cajon method covering the fundamentals on how to properly play the cajon.
An educational module – a Step by step instructional method for new & existing players on how to play the cajon.
This covers the fundamentals, looking at the basic sounds, the correct hand placement and striking technique for each sound, with exercises to build up accurate technique, muscle memory, excellent sound, all the while strengthening your hands, and promoting healthy posture.
The module covers a wide range of grooves & rhythm patterns over various music genres and focuses on how to play along in a group setting or live band.
Features
Practise-along parts
With practise-along videos to each lesson (you get to practise along with Heidi as you learn) Each practise-along video has in-depth practise, beginning slowly and ranging over various tempos for ideal progress as you learn and practise
Play-along songs
Play along videos to each groove lesson, so you get to apply your freshly-learnt grooves with Heidi & band, putting the grooves into context with real music and musicians.
4 Camera angles
4 different camera angles capturing all the angles needed for optimum learning and developing the proper technique.
Music notation
So you can learn to read rhythm and patterns, exercises & grooves as you go.
Original music
Written specially for the play-along parts of this method. Features original songs by Heidi for the play-along parts!
HD Quality & professionally recorded audio
Great HD quality videos and top notch sound for the ultimate learning experience.
Tried & tested Method
To ensure the optimum progression. As well as using this method herself, Heidi has used it to train thousands around the world in her workshops and master-classes over the past 15 years. The results have helped shape and develop her final method.
Levels: Beginner (Part 1)
This first part of the Modern Method is Ideal for the new beginner. This first part of the Modern Method specifically focuses on the new beginner but will also aid to correct and strengthen the technique and skills of intermediate cajon players.
Learn to play live
With a band with our specifically tailored play-along songs
Method Layout
Section 1 / Cajon Basics
The foundational part. Learning all about the basic sounds, the proper hand placement & technique to play the cajon, how to tune your cajon, different types of cajons, stretching & warming up exercises, how to practice, and the correct seating position for a healthy posture.
Playing time: 40 mins / 9 videos
Section 2 / Technique & Rudiments
A range of fundamental & practical exercises focused on building a strong foundation for your playing and developing the perfect technique with a beautiful sound. With intensive practice-along parts using a metronome. These exercises will help you progress much faster as you learn your grooves.
Playing time: 1hr 48 mins / 17 videos
Section 3 / Rhythms & Grooves
A wide variety of different rhythm & groove patterns covering varying genres & styles. With intensive practice-along parts followed by play-along songs so that you can put what you have learnt into context with music and real musicians.
Playing time: 3hrs 37 mins / 39 videos
I would love to hear from you!
What do you think of these lessons? Do you have any questions? I would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below!
heidijoubert –
I LOVE my Travel cajon! I have been recording with my travel cajon the last week and the 2-in-1 feature is amazing, now I have a Peruvian cajon and a flamenco cajon sound all in a little box that travels with me all over the world!
Nick Donahue (verified owner) –
Just received my travel cajon and I’m loving it! Great sound both with the Peruvian and Flamenco. It travels right inside my Swiss Digital Design bag. ( Computer bag with nice padding that my cajon sits between for great protection. And I still have room for my Microsoft Surface to fit w/ a bunch of other things.
Marlene Schulz (verified owner) –
I‘m so happy with my new instrument, the travel cajon, which I got last week. In view of the fact that I‘m going on a long journey I‘m very excited to take it with me. It has a wonderful sound and it is so light in weight, really fantastic! Thank you, Heidi🥰
RoseAnne Mussar (verified owner) –
What a sweet little instrument! So portable yet has a great sound. I think I will have to bring this with me everywhere!
Michael Moll (verified owner) –
I own a Cruz Cajon Pro performance and – since one week – the new travel Cajon. As I am a beginner in playing Cajon I do not judge myself to be competent to comment on the “quality as an instrument” 😉 but I would like to leave a comment on this little darling as it changed may habits. Early in the morning it “travels” from the first floor to the groundfloor and I take some minutes to play with music in the radio and prepare breakfast without disturbing my wife who gets up a little later.
Therefore, “thank you travel Cajon” for motivating me to dedicate more time on playing Cajon (I could have transported the Cruz Cajon downstairs, but I never did in the morning😉).I addition I like the extra “Brain jogging” as it plays a little bit different compared to the regular cajon and the two options of sound (Peruvian and Flamenco)
David Talbot (verified owner) –
What a fabulous little instrument this is, amazing tone, sounds way bigger than it looks, and looks just stunning. Now to find it a nice bag to keep it safe when not being played
heidijoubert –
Hello David! So awesome to hear that you received your new Travel Cajon and that you love the sound! I will also be looking into developing special bags for the travel cajons in the new year, a few people have already requested this so I thank you so much for this comment, and thank you for your lovely review!!!! Big love Heidi
Antti Paavonperä (verified owner) –
I received Travel Cruz Cajon on Dec 19th. I especially like the 2-in-1 playability. It has quite a robust sound for a travel cajon. My other travel cajon (black Meinl one) will be retired.
Karen P. Perez (verified owner) –
What an awesome addition to my collection!!! As a native from Peru, nothing is more satisfying to my ears than hearing the beat of a good “cajón.” Heidi’s line of “cajones,” in addition to the great sound, have great craftsmanship (I own a Cruz Cajon too, so I know). Her new Travel Cajon is the best addition to my small cajon family. With this little guy I can play my Afro-Peruvian music on one side and a variety of beats on the other. The sound is loud with good bass for such a small instrument. The strings give it a mellow sound, just right, not overpowering. It is super light, and it fits in my backpack. I am soon to travel, and instead of taking my Cruz cajon, I am considering taking this little guy and mic it up with the Salomon Mics Cajon Pickup Microphone, which fits perfectly through the handle. We’ll see… So far, I’ve been taking it everywhere with me, because I can! Thanks Heidi 🙂
Peter (verified owner) –
I’m sending you this message about my travel cajon… it’s taken a few weeks to find the true feel of my cajon.. I truly love the sounds and the way they blend in with any number of instruments.. it’s been areal joy… thank you for a wonderful instrument.. I wish had found this sooner.. my hands are starting to clench with years but this now gives me the pleasure I once found with my full size cajons.. thank you again Heidi