Modern Method for Cajon part 1& 2

A comprehensive, interactive, step-by-step course  filled with the basics of the cajon, including techniques, lessons & a wide variety of grooves personally developed by Heidi Joubert.

A completely structured video method, featuring in-depth training, beginning with the most basic level. Strategically compiled so that each lesson builds upon the next. Learn to play the cajon in a fun, very easy, practical step-by-step approach, and best of all you get to practice and play-along with Heidi as you progress! These lessons will help you become the best cajon player you can be!

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 Book

So you can learn to read rhythm and patterns, exercises & grooves as you go. WIth extra bonus material and exercises for even further study and improving.

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: Part 1 new players - beginners

Ideal for the total beginner who never played to intermediate players. The 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 existing cajon players. There are more parts to be released in the future for intermediate & advanced players! Be sure to sign up to my newsletter to stay updated.

Levels: Part 2 beginners - intermediate

Building and learning further based on part 1. The 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 existing cajon players. in the 2nd part we expand our learning with more technique, tons of new rhythms & grooves and we have 2 brand new sections which includes tons of brekas and fills lessons, how to put the breaks into context with the grooves, and a section dedicated to independence, and expanding our cajonkit with add-ons. We learn to play with cajon & cymbal, cajon & snare drum and cajon & footpedal. There are more parts to be released in the future covering more intermediate and advanced lessons! Be sure to sign up to my newsletter to stay updated.

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: 2hrs 39 mins  / 31 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: 6hrs 5 mins / 105 videos 

 

Section 4 / FIlls & Breaks

Dedicated to taking you even further into the world of becoming a top class cajon player! In this section we learn a number of break & fill patterns and put them into context within our grooves. We actually also learn how to implement some of our rudiments and exercises within our playing. Very exciting and next level!

Playing time: 40 mins / 12 videos 

Section 5 / 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: 42 mins / 12 videos

Section 6 / Notation booklet

After some great feedback from you guys, I have decided to also write a book with all the notation of the exercises, lessons and rhythms patterns we are learning throughout the Modern Method. Along with unlimited access to the lessons you get access to view the PDF book online when you are logged in to your account. The book will also be available in physical format and download format soon which contains tons of extra bonus material, exercises and rhythm patterns as well as extra guidelines and tips to help you progress more efficiently.

***Notation booklet not included in download format but is available on your account to view online with 1 year access. Download version of the book can be bought seperately. Please see the notation booklet download product on my shop page.

40 Pages of notation & extra bonus material