Drumming Instruction

    Souhail Kaspar
    World-renowned master percussionist holds ongoing doumbek and riqq classes
    and workshops in the LA area.  See Souhail in action.

    Gamal Gomaa
    One of the most famous Tabla players in Egypt holds workshops for dancers
    and drummers.  Foundations of Dancing to Arabic Music, Mondays and
    Wednesdays from 9-11pm at Studio Iqaat.
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    Donavon Lerman
    Beginning and intermediate Near Eastern percussion classes, one-on-one
    coaching with dancers for accents, movement, and drum solo queuing.  
    Musician referral and studio rental also available.  Online video gallery of
    Near Eastern percussion.  Call 323-478-9016 or email djlerman@yahoo.com


    Alex Spurkel
    Naked Rhythm member holds doumbek classes at Bang-a-Drum on the
    Westside every Tuesday night.  Dancers welcome!
                     See our Props page for info on buying a drum.



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Princess Farhana and Donavon
photo by Michael Baxter
Vernon E. Lewis
Classically trained in Medieval music, Vernon plays accoustic
drums and many other instruments.  Email or call
909-980-5663 for more info on lessons.

Reid de Fever
Offers live performance and compositions for special events,
shows and choreography.  Private and group lessons available.

Gorkem Somer
Gorkem is a member of Kan Zaman, an accomplished classical
Arabic music ensemble in Southern California.  He plays for
belly dancers and gives doumbek lessons focusing on belly
dancing rhythms. In addition, he plays in weddings, concerts,
and other special events.  Currently teaching workshops in Los
Angeles.