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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSES

The GAMC International Students

We offer courses in:

  • Kora
  • Balafon
  • Drumming (Djembe / Mandinka Drums / Dundun)
  • Dance

Lessons are held on our school campus, and are between the hours of 10am and 4pm.  Depending on which course you select, you can study up to 6 hours in a single day. If you book your course during our Term time there is the choice of also joining some of the Junior student classes to get a feel of playing in an ensemble. 


Courses can be booked for a single person, or for up to 10 students in one class. 


Accommodation is available on-site with the option of meals included. Please contact us for more details. 

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1.5 Hour Session

This class can be taken on either a Wednesday or Thursday during term time. This session can be held at either 9.30am - 11.00am, or 3.00pm - 4.30pm. 

3 Hour Session

This class can be taken on either a Wednesday or Thursday during the school term time. The session is runs from 3:00pm - 6:15pm (two 1.5 hour sessions with a 15 minute break in the middle). 

One Week Course - 15 Hours

This course consists of 3 hours per day for a total of 5 days. Lessons run from monday to friday at 3:00pm - 6:15pm. 

Two Week Course - 30 Hours

This course consists of 3 hours per day for a total of 10 days. Lessons run from monday to friday at 3:00pm - 6:15pm. 

Longer Courses

You can contact us to let us know if you require a longer course than two weeks or if you require more than 3 hour classes per day. However, we recommend 3 hour classes to allow enough time for you to practice before your next lesson the following day. You can also let us know if you wish to study more than one instrument. 


Please contact us to let us know which course you are interested in and what you wish to study, and we will get back to you with the price list. 

Contact and Book

Master Classes

Master Classes Launch Coming Soon!


Connect with the rich musical traditions of West Africa from anywhere in the world. Our online Master Classes will soon open doors to authentic instruction from our team of accomplished music professionals at the Gambia Academy.

  • Balafon - Master this melodic wooden xylophone
  • Kora - Learn the 21-stringed West African harp
  • Djembe - Discover the rhythms of this iconic goblet drum
  • Dundun - Explore the deep bass tones of the talking drum
  • Traditional Dance - Move to the heartbeat of Gambian culture


Each personalized session runs up to 1.5 hours, giving you dedicated time to learn from masters who live and breathe these ancient art forms.


Ready to begin your musical journey?Join our notification list today and be the first to know when booking opens. Your connection to authentic West African music is just around the corner.

Register for Master Classes, and get notified as soon as we launch them


For more information on how to give to the Gambia Academy Contact 


Coreen McCall - Fundraising Manager

coreen@bootheconsultingllc.com


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