cajón lessons · online & in-person
Rhythm
With
Reuben
Learn the cajón from the ground up. Build real rhythm, real feel, real music.
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100s
students taught
10+
years teaching
About Reuben
Rhythm coach.
Musician at heart.
I've spent over a decade helping people find their groove — from complete beginners who've never touched a percussion instrument, to intermediate players who want to unlock the next level.
What drives me is the emotional side of music. I'm grounded in theory — Grade 8 drum kit and Grade 7 ABRSM — but what I really care about is helping you feel the music, not just play it correctly. There's a huge difference, and once you experience it, everything changes.
The cajón is the perfect instrument for that journey. Simple enough to start making real music on day one, and deep enough that you'll never stop discovering new things.
The Curriculum
What you'll
actually learn.
Not just theory for theory's sake. Everything here connects back to making real music that sounds and feels great.
Grooves for any song
Learn patterns that work across genres — pop, flamenco, afrobeat, latin, and more. Play along to anything.
Read music quickly
Unlock access to the whole world of written music. Notated scores for the songs you love, available on request.
Feel the pulse
Playing musically isn't just about hitting the right beats — it's about internal rhythm and emotional expression.
Hand technique
From beginner foundations to advanced techniques — get a great sound and avoid bad habits that hold players back.
Improvise and jam
Play with other musicians confidently. Respond, react, and hold down the groove in any live setting.
Solo and express yourself
Tap into your creativity to improvise solos that are uniquely yours. Music as a personal language.
Lessons & Pricing
An experience unlike
any other class.
Every lesson is built around you — your goals, your pace, your music.
Start your journey
Beginner
- Hand positioning & posture
- Bass, tone & slap technique
- Basic rhythmic patterns
- Simple flamenco and pop grooves
- Notated scores for songs you love
Deepen your groove
Intermediate
- Everything in Beginner
- Ghost notes & dynamic control
- Polyrhythm & syncopation
- Genre-specific styles (flamenco, afrobeat, latin)
- Improvisation and jamming
- Personalised lesson plan
Find your voice
Advanced
- Everything in Intermediate
- Solo and creative expression
- Performance coaching
- Music theory integration
- Repertoire building for gigging
- Video feedback between sessions
Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you don't feel real progress after your first few lessons, I'll refund you — no questions asked. I only succeed when you do.
In-Person
At my studio. Bring yourself — everything else provided.
Online
Zoom lessons worldwide. A cajón & decent mic is all you need.
Group
Small groups of 2–4. Great for friends or family. Ask for pricing.
Watch & Learn
See the teaching style
before you commit.
Free content, every week. Get a feel for how I teach — and steal some grooves while you're at it.
Student Stories
Real students.
Real results.
"I had zero rhythm when I started. Six months later I'm playing at open mics. Reuben's patience and teaching style is unlike anything I've experienced."
Sarah M.
Beginner
"The flamenco module completely changed how I hear music. Reuben breaks down complex patterns in a way that just makes sense. I look forward to every lesson."
James T.
Intermediate
"I was skeptical about online lessons but the quality is excellent. Reuben manages to give really specific feedback through the screen. Highly recommend."
Priya K.
Online Student
"We do lessons together every Saturday. It's become our favourite bonding activity. Leo has gone from banging a box to actually playing music. Incredible teacher."
Tom & Leo
Parent & Child (Group)