Djembe Instruction for Everyone
Child Classes
Adult Beginners
Professional Percussionists
School Programs
Stage Performances
Certified Music Teacher with 20+ Years Experience
11 Years Resident Study in West Africa
with MELISSA HIÉ
Master Djembefola and Curriculum Specialists
Working Together to Bring You a Unique
Drumming Program Designed Especially for Women
Melissa Hié, Burkina Faso / Bordeaux, France
DJEMBEFOLA
Mélissa Hié is an exciting young djembe player from Bordeaux, France. Born into a family of musicians from Burkina Faso, Melissa has apprenticed for 16 years under the tutelage of her father, mother, and older brother. Currently, Mélissa attends law school and plays in her family's group, Benkadi Bordeaux.
A UNIQUE DRUMMING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
Djembéfola extraordinaire, Melissa Hié, shares her skillfull playing style with programs designed especially for women interested in a unique drumming experience.
Like all our programs, the MOUSSO DJEMBÉ curriculum was developed with the cooperation of master drummers and professional teachers.
Unique rhythms played for women's ceremonies, traditional djembé drumming, dununs, bara, calabash, yabara, and dji dunun are all part of this course of study.
MOUSSO DJEMBÉ Program Overview
Students Register Online
Online Resources
- Video lessons
- Musicology presentations
- Culture presentations
- Suggested Reading and Media
Individual Instruction
Students can further their studies through private instruction with certified Djembe instructors.
Workshops with Melissa Hié
Students can attend or host workshops with Melissa, furthering their knowledge and playing ability, and moving toward certification.
Certification Testing
Level 1 Certification - Apprentice
Playing Assessment, 3 rhythms, cultural knowledge presentation, musicology presentation
Level 2 Certification - Performer
Playing Assessment, 7 rhythms, instrument variation and playing technique, improvisation, cultural knowledge presentation, musicology presentation
Level 3 Certification - Certified MOUSSO DJEMBÉ Instructor
Playing Assessment, 10 rhythms, instrument variation and playing technique, improvisation, original composition, cultural knowledge presentation, musicology presentation, study abroad in west Africa.
Study Abroad
Level 3 certification requires that the student completes a study experience in west Africa