Join Sam Nascimento's Arabic Drum Classes - Fun for Everyone!

Welcome to Rhythmic Essence! Learn Arabic drumming or Latin percussion with Sam Nascimento. Opportunities to join the Blue Lotus Drumming Ensemble. Join exciting workshops & events for drummers & dancers!
Sam teaches Arabic rhythms and technique, for an authentic feel.
New studio 2/23 Rudloc Rd, Morley, Western Australia - The Blue Lotus Room

Discover Cultural Arts & Arabic Percussion

Discover Arabic drumming & cultural arts - including educational incursions at the Egyptian-themed studio in Morley, WA. Schools, seniors, community classes & special events.
There's even a trip to Egypt, where you can immerse yourself in drumming or dancing in Oct 2023.

Drum Intensives with Sam (Sundays) North & South

Drum students of all levels are invited to join Sam on Sundays in Morley & Bibra Lake.
Cost $50 pre-paid online or $60 casual rate - all levels welcome
NORTH (Morley studio) on Sundays - May 14, May 28 & Jun 11 10:30am-12pm 2 hours. Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, drums available @ Blue Lotus Room, 23 Rudloc Rd, Morley
SOUTH (Manning Park) - Sundays May 21, Jun 4 & Jun 18 10am-12pm 2 hours. Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof @ Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Spearwood *If Raining we hire Casa Del Campos.

Book at Blue Lotus Room site

May-Jun 2023 Drum & Dance Courses @ Blue Lotus Room

Mon 6:15pm - 7:15pm Arabic Drumming / Darbuka (Sam) $30 casual

Mon 7:15pm - 8:30pmEgyptian Classics Bellydance/Live Drums (Keti & Sam) $35 casual

Fri 10am - 11am Arabic Drumming / Darbuka (Sam)

Fri 11am - 11:45am Traditional Baladi dance (Keti, with Sam drumming)

SCHEDULE / DATES BLUE LOTUS ROOM

NEW Drums for Sale! Buy a Beautiful Darbuka or Riqq

NEW! NEW! NEW! Buy a stunning Arabic Mother of Pearl inlay drum from Sam's hand-picked imports. See Sam's NEW SHIPMENT of Darbukas, Riqs and more from Egypt. Showroom open by appointment at Blue Lotus Room, Morley, Western Australia.
Contact Sam to buy your new drum! Email: sam@rhythmicessence.com

NEW! Sam's Latin Percussion Classes coming soon to Blue Lotus Room!

In 2023, you can join Sam's Latin percussion workshops & classes - learn to play congas, bongos and a variety of latin percussion. There are many instruments available in the studio, so you don't need to own congas - enjoy a lively, vibrant style of percussion and various Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms. Join the mailing list to stay in touch.

Musical Heart of Egypt 2023

Biggest Tour Yet! Cairo, Siwa Oasis & private Dahabiya Cruise Aswan to Luxor.
Live Music, Daily Drumming & Dancing, Performance at Temples.
SEP 29 - OCT 11, 2023
Exclusive Tour - Only 22 Full Tour Places Available!

SEE TOUR

Sam's Fun & friendly Drumming Classes See Full Gallery

More Resources & Events

40 Arabic Rhythms CD Resource Pack

40 Rhythms from Adani to Zorofat recorded in Egypt, with bonus Tabla Solo CD! Downloadable $30 USD. Plus see more of Sam's Arabic Music CDs.

Music & Rhythm CDs

Learn to Play Arabic Darbuka with Sam online!

Learn darbuka techniques & a variety of Arabic rhythms live or online. Easy step-by-step instruction. New in 2023!

Coming Soon

Join Sam to Drum in Egypt - Cairo, Siwa, Aswan

Drum with Sam in Egypt at the 'Musical Heart of Egypt' tour Oct 2023. A life-changing travel experience for drummers or dancers!

Drum in Egypt / Oct