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.


Drum Classes (Mondays) & 2 Hour Intensives with Sam (Sundays) Perth time

  • Drum students of all levels are invited to join Sam on ZOOM on Monday nights or for a Two hour LIVE intensive with ZOOM option, on Sundays in Morley at the Blue Lotus Room.
  • Cost $30 one hour class, or $60 2 hour intensive - all levels welcome
  • Zoom Monday nights 6pm-7pm contact Sam to book

  • Morley studio on Sundays - 10am-12noon 2 hours. Learn Arabic Rhythms on Darbuka & Dof, drums available @ Blue Lotus Room, 23 Rudloc Rd, Morley
Book at Blue Lotus Room site


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
Visi Egyptian Drums


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

  • 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. Contact Sam for details.
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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. 

Coming Soon
Drum with Sam at AUSET 2027!

Drum with Sam in Perth at AUSET with special drumming workshops and ensemble training!

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