# Djembe Alchemy African drumming classes in Lake Macquarie. > Be mindful, create connection, and find joy, through rhythm and movement. ## Posts - [Group drumming workshops for communities](https://djembealchemy.net/group-drumming-workshops-for-communities/): Looking to get your community active with a group drumming workshop? It's fun, interactive, brings people together and an experience that will be talked about for long to come. Areas serviced Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Hunter, Maitland and surrounding areas. - [The Power of Movement and Rhythm: How Dance and Drumming Support Brain Health and Prevent Age-Related Diseases](https://djembealchemy.net/elementor-8019/): The Power of Movement and Rhythm: How Dance and Drumming Support Brain Health and Prevent Age-Related Diseases As we age, maintaining mental and physical well-being becomes increasingly vital. Scientific research consistently shows that regular physical activity and cognitive stimulation play critical roles in delaying or even preventing the onset of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. One of the most engaging and culturally rich ways to achieve both is through dance and drumming—particularly African drumming and dance. Rhythm and movement as Medicine Physical movement is more than just a way to stay fit—it’s a prescription for long-term brain health.… - [Group Drumming School Incursions](https://djembealchemy.net/school-incursions/): Discover the benefits of group drumming for schools with engaging school drumming incursions in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and the Hunter region. Boost student wellbeing, focus, and teamwork through rhythm. - [Djembe Drumming Classes for Adults](https://djembealchemy.net/djembe_drumming_classes_for_adults_in_lake_macquarie/): Build mind & body coordination, connect and have fun. - [Discover Rhythmic Wellness: Health Benefits of West African Djembe Drumming in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle](https://djembealchemy.net/discover-the-rhythmic-wellness-health-benefits-of-west-african-djembe-drumming-in-lake-macquarie-and-newcastle/): “It’s impossible to feel sad when you’re part of such uplifting energy!” The vibrant pulse of West African djembe drumming is more than just a cultural tradition—it’s a gateway to holistic wellness. Residents of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are embracing this dynamic communal art form for its physical, mental, and social benefits. Whether you’re seeking fun activities in Lake Macquarie or seeking new creative and social outlets, Djembe Alchemy djembe drumming classes offer Lake Macquarie and Newcastle a unique blend of joy, well-being and community. Let’s explore how this rhythmic practice can enhance your life. 1. Stress Relief and Mental Clarity… - [Djembe Alchemy: Creating Change, Community, and Connection through African Drumming, Rhythm, and Dance](https://djembealchemy.net/djembe-alchemy-creating-change-community-and-connection-through-african-drumming-rhythm-and-dance/): Djembe Alchemy: Creating Change, Community, and Connection through African Drumming, Rhythm, and Dance Drumming has long been recognized as a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and community building. In recent years, a movement known as Djembe Alchemy has emerged, combining the ancient traditions of African drumming, rhythm, and dance with a modern approach to creating positive change. The Power of African Drumming African drumming has a rich history that dates back centuries. It has been used in traditional ceremonies, celebrations, and storytelling, serving as a means of communication and connection within communities. The rhythms and beats of the djembe drum… - [Discover the Transformative Power of Rhythm and Movement: West African Drumming Classes in Lake Macquarie](https://djembealchemy.net/discover-the-transformative-power-of-rhythm-and-movement-west-african-drumming-classes-in-lake-macquarie/): Discover the Power of Rhythm and Movement with West African Drumming Classes in Lake Macquarie Are you looking for a way to be more mindful, create connections, and find joy in your life? Look no further than the vibrant world of West African drumming. With its infectious rhythms and energetic movements, West African drumming is not just a musical experience, but a transformative journey that can bring a sense of community, mindfulness, and joy to your life. The Mindfulness of Rhythm Rhythm has a profound impact on our minds and bodies. It has the power to calm our racing thoughts,… ## Pages - [Articles](https://djembealchemy.net/articles/): Articles on the health and wellness benefits of African drumming and dance. Discover Rhythmic Wellness: Health Benefits of West African Djembe Drumming in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle “It’s impossible to feel sad when you’re part of such uplifting energy!” The vibrant pulse of West… Read More Djembe Alchemy: Creating Change, Community, and Connection through African Drumming, Rhythm, and Dance Djembe Alchemy: Creating Change, Community, and Connection through African Drumming, Rhythm, and… Read More Discover the Transformative Power of Rhythm and Movement: West African Drumming Classes in Lake Macquarie Discover the Power of Rhythm and Movement with West African Drumming Classes… - [Newsletter Signup](https://djembealchemy.net/newsletter-signup/) - [Student Public Account](https://djembealchemy.net/student-public-account/) - [Djembe Alchemy Terms and Conditions](https://djembealchemy.net/refund_returns/): Djembe Alchemy Terms and Conditions Payment All class fees must be paid in full before the first class, workshop or event commences.  Online via our website is the preferred method for payment.  Should other forms such as Direct Transfer be accepted, then enrolment will not be confirmed until payment is received into our account. Coupons Gift cards and vouchers must be surrendered at the time or ordering. Cancellation by Djembe Alchemy Cancellation by customer Content and materials Health and Safety - [View Order Messages](https://djembealchemy.net/view-order-msg/) - [User Public Account](https://djembealchemy.net/user-public-account/) - [User Account](https://djembealchemy.net/user-account/) - [West African Drum Classes](https://djembealchemy.net/west-african-drum-classes/): At Djembe Alchemy, we offer African Drumming classes and workshops for adults and teens at Beginner and Experienced levels in the Lake Macquarie, Hunter, and Newcastle areas. Our focus is on teaching traditional West African rhythms passed down by our West African teachers. Each class typically begins with a warm-up session or engaging rhythm game, followed by instruction and practice of a traditional rhythm. Additionally, we delve into the cultural significance behind each rhythm while incorporating short songs to enhance the learning experience. Join us for an enriching musical journey! Class formats: Workshops/Classes/Mini-Series Djembe drumming classes and workshops are fun… - [Terms and conditions](https://djembealchemy.net/terms-and-conditions/): Workshops, classes and events Payment, refunds and cancellation Payment: All class fees must be paid in full before the first class, workshop or event commences.  Online via our website is the preferred method for payment.  Should other forms such as Direct Transfer be accepted, then enrolment will not be confirmed until payment is received into our account. Coupons, gift cards and vouchers must be surrendered at the time or ordering. Classes, workshops and events may not run if the required minimum number of enrolments is not reached. If this occurs, any fees paid will be refunded on a pro-rata basis… - [Info for Djembe Alchemy students](https://djembealchemy.net/info-for-djembe-alchemy-students/): Info for students Welcome to Djembe Alchemy. We want your experience with us to be educational, engaging, uplifting and long lasting. We want to build a community of joyous drummers and dancers, that bounce off each other, bringing us all to higher vibrations and a happier general state of being. We thank you for joining us on the journey, it is humbling to have your support. Throughout a term of classes (as opposed to other events such as workshops) we provide online resources to help you on your learning journey. It’s not essential to use Learning Hub in order to… - [What's On](https://djembealchemy.net/whats-on/): What’s On at Djembe Alchemy Workshops, weekly classes and guest teachers! It’s all happening at Djembe Alchemy. Below are our publicly listed events. Note: Once term classes begin, enrolments cease, i.e. we can’t accomodate drop-ins (Status shows as “Closed” or “Underway”). Date Event Location Status 29 April 2026 Djembe Drumming Trial Class Toronto Public School Enrolling 30 April 2026 Djembe Drumming Trial Class Speers Point Public School Enrolling Starts 29 April Term 2: Thursday Djembe Drumming Weekly Classes (9 Weeks) <<< Early Bird Special Ends April 15! >>> Toronto Public School Enrolling Starts 30 April Term 2: Thursday Djembe Drumming… - [My account](https://djembealchemy.net/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://djembealchemy.net/checkout-2/) - [Cart](https://djembealchemy.net/cart/) - [Shop](https://djembealchemy.net/shop/) - [Courses Page](https://djembealchemy.net/courses-page/) - [Checkout](https://djembealchemy.net/checkout/) - [Wishlist](https://djembealchemy.net/wishlist/) - [Courses Page (for Elementor)](https://djembealchemy.net/courses-archive/): {{ search }} Welcome to the Djembe Alchemy Learning Hub for students of Djembe Alchemy classes at Lake Macquarie. If you are not yet a student or looking for available classes and workshops please visit the What’s On page, or Shop page. Djembe Alchemy Learning Hub Sort by: Newest Oldest Price high Price low Overall Rating Most Viewed Beginners Getting Started 1 18 0.0 Free Ben Getting Started Beginner 4 Lectures 0 Hours Preview this course Add to Wishlist Free Djembe Term 1, 2025 Djembe 1 2 0.0 Free Ben Term 1, 2025 Djembe Beginner 8 Lectures 0 Hours Preview… - [Contact](https://djembealchemy.net/contact/): We’d love to hear from you. Please message us below.​ - [Services](https://djembealchemy.net/services/): Djembe Alchemy Services Group Drumming School Incursions Discover the benefits of group drumming for schools with engaging school drumming incursions in Lake… Read More Djembe Drumming Classes for Adults Build mind & body coordination, connect and have fun… Read More - [About Djembe Alchemy](https://djembealchemy.net/african_drum_lake_macquarie_newcastle/): Djembe Alchemy African Drumming & Dance Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Newcastle and Hunter Djembe Alchemy was born out of a love for African drumming and dance, the joys they bring and the community that comes together for fun and connection in an active, energetic, and substance free celebration of being alive. We cover the regions in and around Lake Macquarie including Lake Macquaire itself, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter region generally. Guinea, West Africa 2018 Hi, we are Ben and Sophie, the founders of Djembe Alchemy.  When we moved to Lake Macquarie, we found a lack of the… - [Home](https://djembealchemy.net/): African Drumming and Dance Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Hunter and Newcastle. Join a fun and supportive community Improve coordination and motor skills Build the brain with new neural connections AT ANY AGE! Have fun! What others have to say… Industry leading learning resources. What you get. Engaging and interactive group classes and workshops Comprehensive online learning and practice resources! Traditional rhythms with cultural background Access to African Masters in ad-hoc workshops and events Rhythm notation Supportive and patient teachers and classmates A relaxed, fun and accepting environment Ongoing advice and support A fun community! Whats On! Areas serviced Lake Macquarie… ## Products - [Experience West African Music at The Place in Charlestown featuring Bangourake & Friends](https://djembealchemy.net/product/experience-west-african-music-at-the-place-in-charlestown/): Experience masterful Djembe drumming, the Kora (African Harp), the Balafon (African Xylaphone), song and African culture. Featuring renowned griot Mohamed Bangoura "Bangourake" and talented African musicians at The Place in Charlestown supported by our own local group "Djembe Alchemy Drumming Ensemble".  This is a unique opportunity not to be missed! - [Djembe Drumming Trial Pass](https://djembealchemy.net/product/first-class-trial/): Trial Pass Try the first class of the term to see if you like it! Beginners welcome.  Drum hire available.   Note:  Trial Pass cost is refunded via voucher if you enrol in the remainder of the term. - [Shake the Ground - Spring Edition 2026 (Vol 3)](https://djembealchemy.net/product/shake-the-ground-spring-ed-2026-vol-3/): An immersion into Drum, Dance and Connection Saturday 26 September 2026 at Speers Point Feel the rhythm. Move with power. Connect to the beat of the earth. Find Joy! Be quick, limited places available!!! Cost Workshops: 1 workshop: $30 2 workshops: $55 3 workshops: $75 4 workshops: $95 Drum hire: $5 per dundun drum for Dunun dance class $5 per djembe for drumming classes if required Select the number of sessions that you'd like to do and the sessions you'd like to hire a drum for. Then select the sessions you plan to do. - [Djembe Drumming Classes (9 weeks) Autumn 2026 (Term 2)](https://djembealchemy.net/product/djembe-drumming-classes-9-weeks-summer-2026-term-2/): Beginners welcome. Drum hire available. Looking for a gift for a friend or loved one?  Experience is always the best gift.  Please specify in the comments at checkout if this is a gift including recipient name and email address.  (I wish I had friends like you.) - [Master Djembe - Melina 12.5](https://djembealchemy.net/product/master-djembe-melina-12-5/): This lush 12.5 inch drum is made from light weight Melina, a best west african tone wood known for it’s balance of weight and sound.  Beautifully carved, a master piece to sit in the corner of the lounge room but better played! Skinned with your choice of rope colours. Skinning include double top and bottom hitches, rings and verticals.  Under of over wrap explicitely excluded (extra).  Rubber bottom included.   - [Master Djembe - Khadi 12.5](https://djembealchemy.net/product/master-djembe-khadi-12-5/): This stunning 12.5 inch drum is made from sought after khadi, a best west african tone wood.  Brilliant design, timber grain and carvings make this a treasured master piece for one lucky drummer. Skinned with your choice of rope colours. Skinning include double top and bottom hitches, rings and verticals.  Under of over wrap explicitely excluded (extra).  Rubber bottom included.   - [Ghana Djembe Drum 13.5](https://djembealchemy.net/product/ghana-djembe-drum-2/): SOLD! - [Ghana Djembe Drum 12.75](https://djembealchemy.net/product/ghana-drum/): SOLD! - [Drum and Dance Workshops from Mitzi and Simon (Melbourne Djembe) at Lake Mac](https://djembealchemy.net/product/melbourne-djembe/): Special Event! African drum and dance workshops with renowned visiting drum and dance artists from Melbourne Djembe, Mitzi McRae and Simon Lewis. Note - Please select the drum hire options if you need a drum provided for any of the djembe, dundun drum, or dundun dance workshops. You won't be able to participate without one. - [Sibo Bangoura drum and dance workshops at Speers Point 30 May 2026](https://djembealchemy.net/product/sibo-bangoura-drum-and-dance-workshops-at-speers-point-30-may-2026/): African drumming, dance and dun dun dance workshops with Sibo Bangoura at Speers Point, Lake Macquarie. - [Jamin Creative Djembe Pulling Bar](https://djembealchemy.net/product/jamin-creative-djembe-pulling-bar/): Looking for that tight and crisp djembe sound?  Then you need a tight drum. Courtesy of Jamin Creative, we have some Djembe pulling bars for sale which will help you achieve exactly that. These are custom made for the purpose and super heavy duty.  You wont find a more solid pulling bar. - [Private session](https://djembealchemy.net/product/private-session/): Can’t make a class or workshop?  Need a bit of extra practice and tuition? Consider a private or small group session. Our private sessions cater for small groups, from 1 to 4 people, are 1.5 hours and will be conducted at Toronto (or if it’s a nice day we might find a local park to play in).  They will include a facilitator and dun player to keep the vibe alive! A small group session will be taylored to your individual needs and can be either djembe or dundun, and drums will be provided. Please contact us for larger groups.   - [PreOrder: Cap](https://djembealchemy.net/product/pre-order-cap/): Look sharp in a Djembe Alchemy cap. - [PreOrder: Hoodie Women's Premium](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-hoodie-womens-premium/): Premium quality Women's hoodie with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. - [PreOrder: Hoodie Men's Premium](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-hoodie-mens-premium/): Premium quality Men's hoodie with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. - [PreOrder: Tank Top Women's](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-tank-top-womens/): Quality Women's Cotton Tank with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. - [PreOrder: Tank Men's Classic Cotton](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-tank-mens-classic-cotton/): Quality Men's Cotton Tank Top with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. - [PreOrder: T-Shirt Women's Classic Cotton](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-t-shirt-mens-classic-cotton-copy/): Quality Women's Cotton T-Shirt with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. - [PreOrder: T-Shirt Men's Classic Cotton](https://djembealchemy.net/product/preorder-t-shirt-mens-classic-cotton/): Quality Men's Cotton T-Shirt with Djembe Alchemy logo front and/or back. 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