Cajón

Cajón Mastery: Lessons for Every Skill Level

Our Cajón lessons welcome students of all levels, from complete beginners to those with prior experience. Classes are available as individual or group sessions.

You will learn the basic techniques and rhythms needed to improvise, accompany songs, and develop your own ideas with this versatile instrument. Lessons are tailored to your individual needs and interests.

In addition to practical skills, you’ll delve into the history of the Cajón, explore various styles and rhythms, and learn about influential musicians who have shaped its development.

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Teacher

  • Mounkassa Williams (Bebito)
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    Mounkassa Williams (Bebito)

    Cuban drummer and percussionist Wiljoph Sunday Mounkassa Williams was born in Madingou (Congo-Brazzaville). At the age of three, he returned with his mother to her homeland of Cuba.

    He was discovered by the master and great musician Rafael Inciarte (clarinetist and musical director of the group Compay Segundo) and was accepted into the secondary school for artistic professions REGINO ELADIO BOTI [GUANTANAMO, CUBA]. There, Wiljoph Sunday began his training as a drummer.

    After four years, he entered the ESTEBAN SALAS music college (SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA), but shortly afterwards moved to Havana for family reasons. There he began his career as a professional musician and was represented by various companies and agencies such as: Ignacio Pineiro, Benny Moré, Turarte, Musicaribe (Varadero-Matanzas), etc.

    In these companies, where he was under contract as a professional musician (as a drummer), he had the opportunity to become part of well-known music groups such as: La Ritmo Oriental by the master and great musician Enrique Lazaga, Aroma de Cuba, Jose Luis Quintana (Changuito) and his Tierra Firme, Latin Bells, Michel Maza and his orchestra, Vania Borges and Band, Yoel Drigs and Puro Sabor, and many more. He also had the opportunity to accompany excellent singers such as Oma.

    Courses

    • Afro-Cuban Percussion Ensemble

    • Bongo

    • Cajón

    • Conga

    • Timbales

    Languages

    German, English, Spanish