Fact: Modern Method for Cajon is a stroke of heartfelt rhythmic educational genius! When I came to Heidi's wonderfully designed and updated Cajonbox website, well, I certainly believed in her sincerity and her vast musical knowledge--plus her off-the-charts abilities on cajon and percussion in general. But then, oh my, there is her teaching abilities, her style, spirit and heart! More specifically, her meticulously crafted and updated Modern Method for Cajon courses! With full respect to Heidi's fellow cajon teachers, there's nothing else remotely close to what she has created for us in an online format. This is incredibly exciting! I'm writing this review as a proud member of Cajonbox, yes, but moreover I am writing this for those of you just arriving here. For those of you who have maybe struggled to learn cajon or to find a successful method of learning cajon. Here's the deal, if you have had a dream of one day being a solid proficient musical artist via cajon, you have come across THE entrance to that path of how to get there. Modern Method for Cajon is absolutely that path--a path with a heart I must add. Who am I? Just a fellow-traveler that cares...who has walked ahead on this musical journey. Who has struggled, failed and been frustrated that I might not ever be able to play cajon...until now. Once I began the lessons and had that first quiz, I knew without question, I've got this, I CAN do this through Heidi's masterful teaching abilities and content! I feel like I am building a solid foundation with clarity--and ridiculous enthusiasm! And this my fellow travelers, I wish for you too! Simple as that. Sincere and BS-free. Have fun! Kenny

OMG She is absolutely legendary. Her workshops are easy to learn and fun. She is a completely amazing person and passes on that fire she has 100%. After the workshop, I really felt like I could play the cajon better than before... This site, the cajons, and Heidi as a person are absolutely overwhelming.

Dear Heidi, thank you very much for putting together these lessons. It must have been a lot of work! It is so much fun to learn Cajon with the videos and it nearly feels, like you are in the room. The tempo, the set up and all other aspects are so well thougt througt and of so high quality, that it is a big joy to watch the videos and learn step by step with you and your method. Looking forward to go on with lesson 3, but first lessons 1 and 2 have to be finished ;-) All the best and looking forward for more material to come and going on practising with you and your method and videos. Daniel

I am loving this course. The pace is perfect. Although l’m able to sing while playing basic beats on a Brazilian tamtam, I haven’t reached that comfort level with the cajon yet—something to look forward to, I guess. Thank you!

Heidi, I love, love, love the lessons! . . . The overall structure of the lesson plans are excellent. Watching the placement of your hands is a perfect way to reinforce the technique you've laid out. All of your explanations are clear and concise. The gradual increase in speed during the practice sessions as well as the use of a metronome are also incredibly helpful. And watching you play each groove at full speed at the beginning of the session is flat out inspiring! I started a couple weeks ago and have been practicing 2 hours a day. I'm pretty surprised at my progress having never played a percussion instrument before. The only suggestion I have is in the Rhythms and Groove Sections . . . It would at least help me if there was one more incremental increase in tempo right before ramping it up to the final full speed. I can master the second to last tempo and then it seems like a huge jump to full speed and I find myself floundering. In any case, I love the instrument and I love the lessons. I am a 72 year old vocalist and my goal is to master this beautiful instrument and eventually be able to accompany myself in performance.. Thanks for offering yourself and your talent to the world. Onward and upward!!! Neeta

I have this and it's amazing - worth much more than even the full price!

I live in Hong Kong and I will start learning the cajon via your modern method today. The paypal method was a breeze. You have an excellent website and programme. I will definitely recommend your lessons to all my friends. Also, I can't wait to show "Break the box" with the younger generation to prepare them for a Post Covid world.

Maybe you're like me. Been playing for years, mostly jamming, a few gigs. Heidi's free lessons helped me a lot on the way. I waited years for her to release Modern Method. Now I would like to play with more musicality. I want to get better. These lessons seem to be a great path and so inexpensive. I am working on the Basics and Techniques to improve my position, stroke and sound. Heidi finally convinced me to use a mirror. It really works. I am getting a much sweeter snare and a boomier bass. Hand coordination improving. Taking my time to get it right. I am ready to rock. Heidi is such a good teacher, coach and mentor. Get these lessons.

I am really enjoying Heidi's modern method for cajon. The lessons are great – the pace is nice & easy. The grooves are terrific and there are play-along songs for each groove. They are nicely done, with Heidi on the cajon, a guitar and a bass. It’s great to have these songs to practice with, especially in COVID times when it’s so hard to find people to play with. I also love the energy and the sheer joy of the whole project – another lifesaver in COVID times! The only drawback is that it's hard to get any work done when there is a cajon to play. Get it -- there's weeks of fun in this package!

A couple of years ago I stumbled into a musical performance by a traditional American Jug Band at a church. I fell in love with the music and learned I could join the group if I played something. Not being musically inclined I thought maybe I could keep rhythms. I remembered seeing someone play a “box” and after learning it was a Cajon, my journey into drumming began. For a while I just played a simple 4 stroke pattern because that was all I could do. Becoming more bold, I ventured onto the internet where I discovered the beautiful and amazing cajonist , Heidi Joubert! I enjoyed learning from the early videos that she produced, but I think I was missing the some of the fundamentals. My playing improved but I still struggled with new beats and patterns. To my delight Heidi released the MODERN METHOD FOR CAJON and now my playing has begun to take off! Heidi is a phenomenal instructor. She explained all of those fundamentals that I was lacking and provided excellent tips to create new good habits while playing. Because I can rewatch the videos on several platforms I can play along with my home computer, but practice on the road with my tablet when we’re off traveling. I am also extremely happy to have the practice along section in the MODERN METHOD FOR CAJON which is helping solidify new patterns and increase my speed and precision. Finally, the really fun part of the lessons is when you get to play along with Heidi and her musician friends. Heidi’s beautiful singing and the amazing instrumental accompaniment are a joy to watch and play with. The videos are beautifully filmed with great lighting and focus, and the color grading and editing is impeccable. The product is of the highest professional quality. The best part is that I can watch the videos over and over again until I finally feel like I’ve mastered the beat and technique and I can play with abandon! THE MODERN METHOD FOR CAJON is a terrific purchase for anyone wishing to take up this fun instrument and Heidi Joubert is an incredible teacher who will make learning exciting and joyful! I highly recommend purchasing this product, you will NOT be disappointed! Fantastic job Heidi!

I have worked through the modern method for cajon and have found it very clear and easy. I trust you will be continuing on this method and am looking forward to more lessons!

I live in South Africa and have been fortunate enough to get my hands on a Cruz cajon. There are few cajons that match up to the craftsman & quality of the Cruz cajon range! Believe me I searched! They are truly beautiful instruments.. well made, sturdy, reliable and beautiful sounding. I’ve had a few online lessons with Heidi. She is thorough & passionate. I would encourage anyone who wants to learn how to play to grab Heidi’s modern method course and go for it!

I would call myself a bassist....for a lot of people that says it all :) However I always wanted to learn a drum kind of instrument. For one thing to better communicate with the drummer....and also to have more fun with the guitar player when the drummer "cannot make it". Beeing a musician I first bought an instrument - a Heidi Joubert amazing cruz cajon. It came with an encouraging personal notice from Heidi - that made me happy. The first six month I used the cajon to sit on it, to threaten my drummer, to put my chord sheets and ipad on it and a lot of other crazy stuff you can do with this good looking instrument in the room. I tried some beats but it was hard to get to the string through the hole....and though it looks so easy when you see the cajon players it actually is quite difficult when you try on your own. Fortunately out of nowhere, Heidi released the modern method for Cajon playing. I am not the biggest fan of online lessons but I tried this one because the cajon was so great that I expected the method to be equally brilliant! And yes it is. After a "slow" start, explainig this and that, things get really going. The pace is not to fast (for a bass player) but a lot of information is given that, for me was of big value, for example how to use the hands in the right way. It is a truly beginner course and it takes you step by step to better understand and play. And then there are the "sessions" with the band. I love it just to groove along and I already have my favorite songs. I also learned from the bass player in the video - great musicians. For me this is the biggest plus because it is pure fun. Heidi by herself is very sympathic. I saw her first time on a live concert and i loved the spirit she spreads, and you can feel this positive loving spirit on the video. This course makes a huge difference to the youtube videos you can grab, because this method takes you from begining to intermediate step by step. It´s fun and long lasting.....there is only on thing I think that is a problem for me.... I don´t play the bass enough anymore because I love to groove on my Cajon. Thanks Heidi - great job!

A friend gifted this to me as they know I thoroughly enjoy all things CAJON. Having only recently been introduced to Heidi I am blown away. What talent and such a great teacher. The package I purchased gives me value for money as I can use it at my own pace and don't have the stress of a monthly subscription.