Darbuka Classes
with April Centrone
Wednesdays, 6:50 - 7:50 pm EST
The darbuka - also known as Egyptian tabla, dumbek, doumbek, or derbake - is one of the most prominent percussive instruments in Arabic music. Its sounds, rhythms and patterns are important for any aspiring belly dancer to be familiar with.
Now you can deepen your connection with Arabic music by learning how to play this instrument from multi-instrumentalist teacher, composer and co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, April Centrone.
Now you can deepen your connection with Arabic music by learning how to play this instrument from multi-instrumentalist teacher, composer and co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, April Centrone.
Darbuka Mastery
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+Free Practice Session Every Other Week
Our Darbuka Mastery class will run every other Wednesday, 6:50pm EST, starting on March 10. The classes are live and interactive, online over Zoom video conference.
On the Wednesdays where we do not have class, we will hold an optional, free Zoom practice session for all enrolled students, at the same time (6:50pm EST). During these sessions we will practice the material learned in the previous week. See dates below:
Class dates:
March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21
Practice dates:
March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28
On the Wednesdays where we do not have class, we will hold an optional, free Zoom practice session for all enrolled students, at the same time (6:50pm EST). During these sessions we will practice the material learned in the previous week. See dates below:
Class dates:
March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21
Practice dates:
March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28
Meet The TeacherApril Centrone is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, composer and music therapist based in NYC / NJ. She is a Carnegie Hall World Explorer 2020 musician and educator, business owner of 10PRL, arts/film/event space on the Jersey Shore, and co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, non-profit organization specializing in the performance and education of Arabic music.
She currently teaches world music at William Paterson University and has held lectures in music therapy and Arabic music/percussion at Taipei University of the Arts, Lebanese American University and others. She has worked extensively with inner-city schools throughout NYC’s boroughs with project such as Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Connect. She has performed in venues such as the United Nations, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and has toured throughout Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Far East. She has toured with Arab icons including Ziad Rahbani, Bassam Saba and Marcel Khalife, among others. She conducted a 'Music Therapy Tour' with the U.S. Embassy of Malaysia, holding workshops at Rohingya refugee youth centers and safe houses for young Malaysian women. During her residence in Lebanon from 2013 to 2016, she held Arabic music workshops for Syrian and Palestinian refugee youth through her project Juthoor. |
What You'll NeedYou will need a darbuka that is at least 17'' tall. If you don't have one, you can purchase one here, on the "Drums" tab.
Use discount code SHARQI2021 for 10% off when you check out! |