READ FIRST! New Users Introduce Yourself

[Felipe]

Use this forum to introduce yourself and say hello. It’s helpful for me to know a little bit about my students so please mention

– how long you’ve been playing

– where you are from

– what instrument(s) you play

– anything else you want to say about your cajon playing experience.

Getting to know the other students that are learning the same things you are can be a source of inspiration and encouragement so don’t be shy. Create a new topic within this forum to make your introduction…

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[Martin Robinson]

Hello,

About me
My name is Martin, I have just received my Cajon. I decided to go for the Schlagwerk CP404BLK Cajon (Black Edition) and I love the build quality and so far what I hear with the sounds I am making as a beginner. I decided to get a cajon when I saw one over the Christmas period being played by a good French friend of mine in France. He knew that I passed my Grade 2 on the drums a few years ago but I’ve not played again since due to work! I did not take him up on his offer as there was an audience and I didn’t want to embarrass myself 🙂 I’m glad I didn’t now because it’s not as easy as people make it look (I’m looking at you Felipe 😉). I am very much looking forward to learning all styles!

Why the Cajon
I have decided that the Cajon is perfect for me because not only do I LOVE the sounds and tones it generates, but it’s a lot easier to carry around than a drum kit (even an electric one). I had always seen them but didn’t know much about them, I only knew them as a drum box until I started researching. I was recommended to go on the Thomann.de website (and what a great website that is) but trying to choose a Cajon and not even knowing anything about them was a risk, but it paid off.

My Goal
The people that I visit in France (the very talented ones) play a lot of folk music and the Cajon sounds amazing with it (I want to introduce brushes there when I get good enough), so my goal is to be good enough to sit up there with them playing whilst being watched by wine intoxicated public 🙂

Anyway, looking forward to starting this journey this evening and impressing my wife (finger’s crossed).

[Felipe]

Hi Martin
Thanks for sharing your story here. Feel free to share any thoughts about the course and other Cajon related stuff here in the Forum.
I’m glad to have you here!
See you soon!