Mona Tavakoli Cajon Lesson For DRUM! Magazine

[@neilaltschuler6064]

Im 66. In buying a cahon. I've been beating everything you can imagine for tone over my lifetime. Finally found my instrument. Thank you for the introductions. I just need a little more technique. Got the grooves in my head. . cant wait. Thanks for the variety of possibilities

[@PULSZERO]

have you buyed one?

[@sailingguditta58]

Man oh man ! I’m 55 and just starting out whilst living on a yacht Perfect place to rock out love it x man

[@WingChunMindForce]

Way to go bro! I'm 65 just buying my first, like you have drummed on sinks, washing machines, whatever all my life. Few years on snare in pipe bands taught me rudiments and I have always grooved with that foundation. Have fun!

[@UweSchmidt-zn5kk]

Yes, I too am 64 and have bought a cajon. I used to drum in bands for 10 years. Now I enjoy acoustic sessions with my son on the guitar..... just for fun ...

[@CemMidillili]

You’re not alone :))

[@captainkurts]

I just found Mona and I'm a fan!! She's crazy talented with wide-ranging creativity! And her humor keeps me super-engaged!

[@AishawithanEye]

OMG... I saw you perform at my university (CU Boulder) back in 2009 (maybe 2010) and you were my first live show and it was the first time I saw anyone play the cajon! I thought it was the coolest thing ever and was blown away by your performance--yes, specifically you, on the cajon. I bought Wyoming Sky on iTunes and listened to it hundreds of times. Now, years later, I'm getting into music production and ran across this video. It is a sign... I MUST GET A CAJON AND LEARN FROM YOU, SENSAI!

[@vijaykishor2925]

Thanks Mona ..for giving a space and praising our traditional musical instrument "Ghungroo" in your video...love from India!!!

[@obrien92]

It's mesmerizing to watch her play! She has such a warm energy and is a true performer

[@DoNotLikeThis]

Thanks Perú for giving this instrument to the world!

[@abhishekmalhotra8689]

I am a vocalist from India. I must say this is a really good video. I actually learnt a lot and will definitely share this video with my band's percussionist. Thanks a lot. Stay musical❤️

[@omkar056]

I play Cajon just as a hobby, although I practice with professionals, I never really learned to play Cajon from anyone or anywhere. I don't know how but I can pick up the beats by listening to most of the songs but couldn't able to produce full set sound... This video was really helpful for me, thanks to youtube for recommending this to me.

[@paulquinn344]

You are amazing. I am a drummer new to the Cajon and I am learning so much by watching you. THANK YOU! What a beautiful and talented young lady you are. From a 62 year old drummer in Fresno CA

[@MusicWithAngelosante]

She's so dope! Had the pleasure of seeing her live while she was touring with Jason Mraz!!!!

[@paulachacon1]

I'm a musician and a teacher who wants to pick up a little cajon to support my groups. You are a great teacher, totally practical and relevant rhythms and tips, and you have a great energy about you. Love your video!

[@secilymusic]

Mona is one of the best teachers I've ever known and she chi founded Rock n Roll Camp for Girls in Los Angeles. She's been so good at sharing her knowledge with the young'uns. ☺️

[@scottrowe533]

Very talented and groove-centric lady. I saw her tearing-up a cajon percussion kit on a couple of Jason Mraz videos and felt compelled to learn more about Mona. I love that she seems to be carving out her own little niche in the percussion world. Way to go, Mona! I hope to see you collaborating with other major artists in the future.

[@cassidymccurdy805]

This lady has completely rocked my world by rocking the cajon! Thankyou!

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Very useful and accessible, thanks! Also, love the way the joy from the groove radiates off of you. Such a clear reminder to fall in love with the sounds you produce.

[@alan2a1l]

That is amazing. I've listened to other Cajon demos, but you explained exactly how all that is really happening. Other folks seem to like to keep their tricks to themselves. Thank you, Mona!

[@faryh3360]

So Glad To Find a Talented Persian girl teaching CAJON ! Thanks

[@shamseshomali110]

Farzaneh Heidarian : Afarin be shoma khanom mohtaram .arezo mikonam har jay donya ke hastid,hamisheh shaad v salamat baashid .VIVA IRAN .From Germany vahid farman ara .

[@garywebb7266]

Just bought a cajon as a gift for someone else, and I learned more in a couple minutes than I thought was possible with this instrument. Mona you are very talented and innovative to say the least. Now if I could find a video as comprehensive as this one on setting up and adjusting the cajon I'd be all set, but so far haven't found one. Thanks again, Mona.

[@farshimelt]

You can tune the cajon by tightening the top row of screws until the're all the way in, then back off a half turn. Loosen the side screws until you get the bass sound you want. Most cajons have an adjustable set of snares inside that you can adjust like a snare drum.

[@richardheilman5248]

Mona your style and vibe with the cajon is awesome, your video was so useful in understanding the way to get some variation and "personality" out of the sound-thanks!

[@thundercranium]

Great tutorial, and I love seeing someone who obviously loves what they are doing!

[@SIMaiMela]

I love the way you are explaining everything! This was the sound that I was searching for...Thank you very much!!!

[@jmckinnon23]

Love how you feel it! I studied under Joe Sefcik who taught Joe Morello and Ed Shaunessy a LONG time ago. Bought a custom Cajon from Bonham but has been sitting idle. You have inspired me! Check out the article in not so modern drummer, Growing up in the shadow of Joe Morello. From April 6, 2014. You made sure you knew your lesson or else...

[@hosufin]

I'm 45yers old man . I see and hear your performance and sound ,Those are Fantastic and beautiful , Thankyou for watching !.

[@Branhawk]

So cool! Been playing set for 20 years and have been rocking cajon for a bit now but this girl is cool!

[@komastas]

OMG, what a great moment to hear this with headphones... You rock madam!! I love the instrument....

[@Jack-of7go]

She plays pure sounds. She feels the music especially at 5.07

[@primeminister1760]

Jacob Prakash hahaha lmao great comment u rule jacob

[@cadrav5465]

Love this! Veteran and 1st Responder jam band I'm in often calls for cajon instead of full kit especially when we play at VA hospitals.

[@farshimelt]

Excellent info, especially the Djembe technique about separating the fingers to let the sound out. That cajon is tuned nicely. Lot of players don't know how to tune a cajon. Great sounding drum. Thank you.

[@drstew1]

Oh my Gosh. You are serious. I loved the power in your beats. I could see very powerful dance. I have a friend from back in the day and still who would love this Jonzid he’s done lots of great dance at Sadlers Wells. Beautiful rhythm. Thanks for sharing

[@Greg-wr8bj]

I learned so much from this video! This person explains the different techniques so well.

[@nikkojayantonino717]

that was the quickest comprehensive drum lesson I have seen!

[@ptrgriffin75]

very talented. i actually just got a cajon because i saw a video of her with jason mraz and loved the sound. gotta say i really love her smile too.

[@burningions]

I was searching this instrument for my 8 y daughter , now I myself is attached to it. And You are absolutely amazing, loved it at first view. Highly appreciated, please keep up this good work.

[@ekunina5410]

Get her one too then you can Jam together!!! 🎶

[@FreyaGem]

Hell to the yes. Great video and tips on how to get more out of the cajón! I will definitely be using your techniques.

[@sandiws]

Thank you for sharing Mona, I can feel that good, positive energy from you. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@harley1969chuco]

All that cool sound from a box ...thats Amazing

[@marklicano1978]

You are the Queen of Cajons! God Bless you sister.

[@noeldoak1]

Of all the Cajon drums i've heard yours sounds best

[@jpandmelody]

This was so much fun to watch and learn from. Nice work Mona! Love the soul and personality you put in your work!

[@cdeck9867]

Phenomenal! If only I was a Cajon! Its been too long lets get this post back alive!

[@northog3279]

Spanish folk instrument. It is so usual to see people here, on Spain, using it with a guitar and having fun just singing and playing it on their freetime or holidays. Essentially it is the spanish "drum set" for a flamenco song too.

[@GraemeMarkNI]

She’s so physical. Using her athleticism to connect her whole body to the instrument. Cool stuff 👍

[@koenjongerling8233]

That is a GREAT video. I really enjoyed your enthusiasm and those are very clear examples with a great explanation.

[@floor13]

Now Jason Mraz percussionist ❤️ love her

[@spanishjo4282]

I really loved the way you teach. Clear and straightforward. You are the best cajon professional professor in Cajon teaching!

[@ricardoontiveros7914]

Thank you Mona Tavakoli. You are a true visionary Artist. Your technich is inspiring your sounds are amazing. I am getting your Signature Cajon

[@Stringman1950]

Music in her bones. Amazing. Gifted.

[@get2sharad]

This was amazing, I know nothing about instrument but I am really feeling like to try this one after watching ur video. Kudos...

[@ronroc]

Love this! So inventive. I like the idea of exploring different ways to create a percussive foundation for songwriting.

[@muskanvarshney287]

omg! I just love this

[@josephrogers9796]

I just completed my Cajon build. I left the top corner loose like in your demo. It produces a snappy sound. Also added guitar Strings on the inside of drum head for a snare sound. I added a piezo disc on the inside of the drum head so I can plug into my amp for more volume. Now I have to Learn to make some acceptable drum sounds.

[@hartvenessa]

Love your direct & clear way of teaching.

[@sebastiandjo]

Wow! Such a wonderful and intriguing beats!! Thank you ever so much for your lessons. The simple yet the best explanations. Thank you youtube algorithm for recommending this to me. No wonder this was recommended while I was browsing through Cajon instrument on Amazon😆. I'll be getting a Cajon soon. Please wish me luck friends☺️

[@emiliohernandez8119]

Nice video, Mona A cajon is a box shaped percussion instrument originally from Perú 🇵🇪.

[@sdustin7986]

I ventured here a few back. I had six months in a hotel w nothing to do, and a live sit in a bar, where this was more practical than setting up a drum set. The Cajon, gives you a bass drum, fills , rides, and can act entirely in the same way as a full set of drums. Like congas, djembe, and bongos, it’s a more intimate , physical, interaction. I was able to transfer all the above hand drumming to the cajon. I recommend it . Plus you don’t need to haul your throne to the gig ! 😂👍🥁🎼

[@sdustin7986]

Ten fingers…limitless expression.

[@taina8391]

I used to Sing with a Peruvian group, and Sang Festejo with them playing the Cajón. They are awesome 👍

[@drummerplusone]

I see people giving this awesome instructional video thumbs down, now please tell me what don't you like about this video? So ignorant....truly ridiculous. Great video!

[@jasonkillion6827]

So much passion, what a joy to watch.

[@danilozanussi8209]

Excellent instructional video. The different sounds are very clear.

[@occhinopercussion8562]

Fantastic! You’re all over that thing, Mona. Great video about how to get LOTS of different sounds.

[@GirlArmy21]

Coolest thing I have seen in years!!! Totally getting one (former snare and pipe drummer)

[@aintyourmama2095]

Funny, smart and talented. She is pure gold.

[@egbcop]

thank you!!!

[@crashcoursezed7947]

I LOVE HER

[@AkshaySingh-bg2ws]

Hello This guy @Juyal Beats posted an impossible cajon solo is it really impossible if not how hard is it?I am asking this questions from some cajon players

[@dub.rchapman75F]

Hearing a Rio de Janeiro beat at 7:27 pretty catchy lesson thanks for uploading.

[@MrTeff999]

Among the best how-to videos I’ve seen.

[@Vesper_Songs]

Thank you for this wonderful demonstration! I just got a cajon and am getting used to it and this video gave me lots of ideas.

[@josevich]

Saw her live with Jason Mraz. She's amazing!

[@LeoL-ib9wz]

Peruvian cajon !! I love it

[@1robertcourtney]

Thanks Mona! Those are some terrific tricks to have in the toolbox!

[@BCSchmerker]

+DRUM *Thanks for bringing in a virtuosa cajónista for a reference session.* Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente GmbH und Co. KG manufactures a low-boy stand as an auxiliary for cajón, although I'm hard-pressed to locate suitable cymbals for it (which all of Avedis Zildjian Company (through K. Zildjian & Company as part of the signature Constantinople range), Sabian Limited (as part of the Vault Artisan range), and even Meinl (through the Byzance line out of metropolitan Istanbul) could produce); the ideal cymbal weight would be thin top / medium-thin bottom for quick response on slap.

[@tgsiii2179]

Love you, Mona. I'm only recently become aware of the possibilities of the cajon, and I'm fascinated. In fact, I'm auditioning a "cajonist" tomorrow for a small (duo or trio) group I'm putting together. (I play guitar and sing) I have no idea yet if the guy is any good, but I want to explore a little of what to expect. I mentioned in another of your videos that I believe the cajon may join the popular music world, much like the electric guitar did seventy or so years ago, and replace the full drum kits many use today. Thanks, Mona......I'm gonna click "SUBSCRIBE" now.....

[@TennRides]

That was absolutely amazing. She is VERY talented.

[@lypimentel]

She's so nice! And talented. Thank you!

[@mehdimoghaddam7456]

Love it

[@rakeshmahajan4324]

Mam you are so talented... I gonna be inspired by you... And many many thanks for sharing all of these things... Thank you so much....

[@santoshtandrothu165]

Loved it 👌🏻😍 You are a great teacher 👩‍🏫 Clear & Concise 👏🏻👏🏻

[@montybhairaskhan3793]

You are genius Doing your work freshly

[@cornelrebegea1451]

I am totally checking her out. Great work and run down!

[@aksy1121]

That expression when you love what you do!

[@TroyBurkViews100]

Mona You Are 💯👍👊💜♥️🎸🤘

[@johnaustin1825]

Fantastic! Do you get back ache if playing for long. I would like to see how you play the tambourine as well.

[@juliejean1610]

🤩 She's so dynamic and amazing... 👋👋👋👋👋

[@JustFun-iz9rf]

I never knew about this. Sounds great and thank you for sharing.

[@timbranniganmusic3458]

Thanks for the great video! Those are some cool techniques and tips. Using brushes is the best Idea ever and your playing is amazing. Thanks again! Best wishes - Tim

[@hardeepharidas1328]

Very talented...loved it😍mona.

[@henriqueguerra3952]

This is a great video! Great tutorial! Thank you, Mona Tavakoli

[@ceciliacambioli2776]

Fabulous! Nice mixed up. Thanks for sharing.

[@michetrue-aspoonielife4me389]

I am so jazzed that I came across your video wickedly awesome. Brilliantly done whoop whoop. Being a drummer, I found it hard because I can't have my kit in a one bedroom apartment...noise and all and I'm shut in so the Cajon works perfectly. Love your grooves and I also use my foot to climb up the Cajon to bring in the sound of the Toms...you are so awesome, rad and badass and you have given me fresh eye's. Super impressive✌💖💖💖💖😉👍👏🙌

[@EeJoKi]

Thank you Mona T! I've been wondering how those sounds were produced through that box in Raining Jane!

[@somiberico]

Since 2001 i use a brush in my left hand. The sound we get is a beatiful drum

[@JoLeng205000]

You are the best drummer! See you in Singapore to jam with my ukulele!

[@vikramb149]

Extremely talented

[@Stuff_And_Things]

That is a brilliantly simple instrument. I was not aware of this until just now. As long as its been around its a shame it isn't used more but that's probably due to the low-key nature of the device. A drum kit is flashier for stage performances. This is more of a leisurely style which certainly matches the culture it comes out of.

[@MrAllstar]

That was so much fun and very informative, Mona is also a stunning lady, 5/5 🎉

[@AnupChapain]

Thank you for this lesson. I am excited to practice Cajon now.

[@phogue1]

Excellent video. I have been considering a cajon and you answered a lot of questions I had about the sounds I could make. Plus you’re hilarious!

[@TamPhan-ik8tn]

Beautiful , and pro presentation, love it

[@yarevatan6706]

Love this Mona , This is so cool I am trying to learn drum and accidentally saw this ❤️ We love you .Mona You are the greatest at live performance

[@shamseshomali110]

Yes ...We love Mona too because she is a very good and certainly talented musician and a very nice and friendly woman.It is an example for my daughter and other girls in the neighborhood . With respect from Germany .

[@shamseshomali110]

Yare Vatanparast : درود به شما عزیز وطن پرست ,,ای کاش همه هموطن های ما یاد بگیرند که باید از دیگر ایرانی ها به هر شکل ممکن حمایت و طرفداری کنیم , تا بتونیم شاهد موفقیت و پیروزی بیشتر همدیگه باشیم .سعادت و خوشبختی شما رو آرزو میکنم .مهندس وحید فرمان آرا ویسبادن آلمان

[@biggreencherry136]

This girl has serious cajones

[@jrussellfl]

Been considering getting a cajon. You just sold me 😉

[@sdustin7986]

Great tips Mona. Thanks for the demo!

[@Kirankumar-xq3lc]

Beautiful playing Mona it’s Amazing god gifted

[@pawansambyal4921]

Bombastic mam !! Can we use Cajon in ACAPELLA...instead of BeatBox....will it not hamper the originality of Acapella...as traditionally Acapella has to have Coruse & Beatboxing & yep can ya help me in my project... anticipating a revert.