Modern Method for Cajon

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

So you can learn to read rhythm and patterns, exercises & grooves as you go.

***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.

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 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.

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