Certified Teacher
Qualified To
Conduct level appraisement and train Beginner Djembe Instructors. See the list of Certified Teachers here.
To Become One
- Complete all Rhythm Levels
- Sit for Certified Teacher test with Mamady or a Senior Certified Teacher
- Meet and take at least one workshop with TTMDA Founder & Grandmaster Mamady Keïta
Certified Teacher Test Requirements
- Traditional solo technique as taught by Mamady for:
- Dansa
- Kuku
- Yankadi
- Soli Rapide
- Garangedon
- Mendiani
- Kotedjuga
- Soko
- Soboninkun
- Djabara
- Soli Des Manian
- Wassolonka
- Demonstrate all parts for this list of traditional rhythms:
- Samakoro
- Kakilambe
- Djagbewara
- Dallah
- Marakadon
- Korofola
- Soliwoulen
- Sorsornet
- Kele M’ se
- Mamaya
- Konkoba 1
- Kawa
- Kontemuru
- Woima
- Dibon
- N’Goron
- Konden 2
- Lamban
- Kassa Soro
- Lekule
Commitments
- Attend teacher’s training by Mamady/Senior Certified Teachers annually
- Annual fee to support TTMDA community