Learn the darbuka, riqq, and frame drum the way professionals play them.
Named techniques, real rhythms, and a relaxed, tension-free method built over twenty years on stage. Online, live, or one on one.
Three ways in
Online courses
Self-paced video courses. Darbuka Mastery now; riqq and frame drum next. Lifetime access.
Live classes
Weekly Zoom classes with April and a small group, one instrument track per semester.
Mentorship
One-on-one lessons in packages of 1, 3, or 5 months. Darbuka, riqq, or frame drum.
A method built so your hands can relax
Playing drums is mostly unlearning tension. April’s method teaches you to play powerfully with the least effort by using your human spring, the system of joints that runs through your whole body. Every stroke has a name and a drill, so you practice on purpose, and real rhythms come within your first month.
“She is very patient with students with different levels and has a way of making everybody in the group feel an important part of it.”
Tala Farran, student
Start with a free lesson
The first rhythms every darbuka player needs and the technique that keeps your hands relaxed. Free, right after you sign up.