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Abayomi

4.9 (13 reviews)

Rate $21
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Number of students Abayomi has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Abayomi has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.9 (13 reviews)

$21/h

1^st lesson free

Drums
Percussion

Master the Art of Talking Drum with ABAYOMI, A Super Online/Offline Tutor.

Drums
Percussion

Lesson location

- online

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Abayomi is one of our best Drums tutors. High-quality profile and excellent qualifications, organised and responsive to lesson requests, appreciated by their students!

About Abayomi

Hello! My name is Abayomi Olawale, and I am a passionate talking drum tutor with a deep love for African music and culture. With several years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels, I specialize in helping learners understand not just how to play the talking drum, but how to "speak" through it—just as it has been used traditionally to communicate, celebrate, and inspire.

My lessons are interactive, culturally rich, and tailored to your personal learning goals. Whether you're a beginner just discovering the drum, a student studying African music, or an enthusiast eager to explore traditional rhythms, I’m here to guide you step by step.

Through patient instruction and rhythmic connection, you’ll learn:

Talking drum techniques and tone control

Traditional Yoruba rhythms and cultural context

How to play and interpret messages with the drum

Performance skills and confidence-building exercises

Join me, and let’s explore the language of the talking drum together—where every beat tells a story!

About the lesson

These lessons are designed to introduce you to the art, rhythm, and language of the talking drum, one of West Africa’s most iconic and expressive instruments.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to deepen your drumming skills, each session is tailored to your level and learning pace. You’ll gain both practical drumming techniques and cultural understanding of the talking drum's role in traditional African society.

What You Will Learn:

Proper hand techniques and drum handling

How to produce and control different tones

Yoruba rhythms and cultural context

The "language" of the talking drum: how it mimics speech

Traditional patterns used in praise, storytelling, and communication

Lesson Format:

Online, live, and interactive sessions

One-on-one personalized instruction

Flexible scheduling to suit your availability

Assignments and practice routines to help you improve between lessons

By the end of the course, you will not only play confidently but also understand the talking drum as a tool of expression, communication, and cultural pride.

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4.9 (13 reviews)

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Shalom
- 4
Excellent! Mr Abayomi so far has been a good teacher, he started out with teaching me the basic fundamentals and after a few classes of theory we moved on to practicals, I am still adjusting to practical classes and hope to make more progress with his assistance, he is easy going and makes lessons interesting and engaging
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Shalom

Excellent! Mr Abayomi so far has been a good teacher, he started out with teaching me the basic fundamentals and after a few classes of theory we moved on to practicals, I am still adjusting to practical classes and hope to make more progress with his assistance, he is easy going and makes lessons interesting and engaging

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OLAWALE
- 5
Perfect! Abayomi is a great and super tutor, I love His teaching techniques, I'll choose him over and over again, Highly recommended.
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OLAWALE

Perfect! Abayomi is a great and super tutor, I love His teaching techniques, I'll choose him over and over again, Highly recommended.

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Ilemobayo
- 5
Perfect! Really understanding and patient
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Ilemobayo

Perfect! Really understanding and patient

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LUKE

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Abiola

He is a good tutor that carries you along every step if the way.
He warms to his student so well, that makes him an exceptional tutor
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Abiola
He is a good tutor that carries you along every step if the way.
He warms to his student so well, that makes him an exceptional tutor
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Joy

Abayomi is a great teacher, He teaches well with full understanding, His classes are extra ordinarily impacting, never regret the actions, I love it...
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Joy
Abayomi is a great teacher, He teaches well with full understanding, His classes are extra ordinarily impacting, never regret the actions, I love it...
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Tosin

Wow!!!
ABAYOMI is a very good tutor, He ensures you get to understand what he had taught and is teaching you well. He takes his time to explain. You will see the reason for the answer while he explains.
I really love his teachings, and I recommend him for all.
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Tosin
Wow!!!
ABAYOMI is a very good tutor, He ensures you get to understand what he had taught and is teaching you well. He takes his time to explain. You will see the reason for the answer while he explains.
I really love his teachings, and I recommend him for all.
Adeaagbo

Abayomi is a very good and confident drummer, I know that 100%, 100% I'm recommending him, trust worthy, loyal and very capable. Thanks
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Adeaagbo
Abayomi is a very good and confident drummer, I know that 100%, 100% I'm recommending him, trust worthy, loyal and very capable. Thanks
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Temitope

Teaching I think what He knows how to do best If other thing else... I'm currently a student under Him, He teach to my deep knowledge of understanding and He'll make sure I get everything He teach bit by bit, More of God's wisdom and understanding to you, Thank You Sir, Yormie Gangan, (Talkingdrum Maestro)
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Temitope
Teaching I think what He knows how to do best If other thing else... I'm currently a student under Him, He teach to my deep knowledge of understanding and He'll make sure I get everything He teach bit by bit, More of God's wisdom and understanding to you, Thank You Sir, Yormie Gangan, (Talkingdrum Maestro)
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Alexandra

Abayomi is a good tutor and can be very trusted, 100% He knows how to teach to the lowest level of comprehension, I've given him a trial and I got the very best of Him, I so much love what I got, during and after the class, HE'S VERY AMAZING! I LOVE HIS TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND PATTERN, I FULLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE
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Alexandra
Abayomi is a good tutor and can be very trusted, 100% He knows how to teach to the lowest level of comprehension, I've given him a trial and I got the very best of Him, I so much love what I got, during and after the class, HE'S VERY AMAZING! I LOVE HIS TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND PATTERN, I FULLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE
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Adesina

Abayomi is a forward-thinking, motivated, highly intelligent and competent fellow in his field. He is always capable of adapting to new working environment, and exhibits positive attitude toward work. As a former schoolmate at LAUTECH, Abayomi earns my highest recommendation.
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Adesina
Abayomi is a forward-thinking, motivated, highly intelligent and competent fellow in his field. He is always capable of adapting to new working environment, and exhibits positive attitude toward work. As a former schoolmate at LAUTECH, Abayomi earns my highest recommendation.
Ajayi Temitope

I present to you an enthusiast in teaching and the talkingdrum skills itself, I'm a student under his teaching and I'm strongly recommending him to others, as I'm greatly enjoying what I'm getting at the moment! Strongly Recommended
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Ajayi Temitope
I present to you an enthusiast in teaching and the talkingdrum skills itself, I'm a student under his teaching and I'm strongly recommending him to others, as I'm greatly enjoying what I'm getting at the moment! Strongly Recommended
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OLAWALE

I am Peter, I was once a student of Yormie talkingdrum class now I played at a professional level, I strongly recommend him to everyone willing to learn, He's very good and skillful both on the talkingdrum and teaching! Thanks
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OLAWALE
I am Peter, I was once a student of Yormie talkingdrum class now I played at a professional level, I strongly recommend him to everyone willing to learn, He's very good and skillful both on the talkingdrum and teaching! Thanks
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