Wajid Ahmed Khan Djembe, Bongo, Cajon Tutor, Percussionist, Teacher
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Wajid Ahmed Khan, The son and Disciple of Ustad Vasi Ahmed Khan and Grand Disciple of [ Late-Ustad Nawab Ali Khan Sahab of Farukabad Gharana ] is a dynamic and vibrant young artist.

Being born in a Music soaked family, Wajid started Learning tabla at the tender age of 3yrs and gave his first performance at the age of 3 and a half. Wajid developed so much interest in Tabla that he focused all his energies and attention to his art. He won the first prize at the Inter-School level Competitions.

Moving ahead in his Musical career Wajid has performed with his Father in many prestigious Music Festivals & Concerts in India & Abroad.

Wajid gradually developed taste in other forms of World Music as well & decided to become a Percussionist. He plays instruments like
Tabla, Djembe, Cajon, Darbuka, Bongo & Congas, Harmonium, Dholak, Pakhawaj, Guitar, Keyboard etc.

He also got an opportunity to perform in front of many Great artists but to name a few like Grammy Award Winners Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt & Toumani Diabate, Kersi Lord, Rajesh Roshan, Gorakh Sharma, Leslie Lewis & many Film Celebrities.

Observing his progress and proficiency in Percussions his illustrated father and teacher Ustad Vasi Ahmed Khan gave him special training & Wajid started teaching Djembe, Bongo, Cajon, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Dholak. He has 8 years of experience in teaching, 13 years of experience performing Professionally and also started Composing Music & gave Music as a Music Composer & Arranger in Theatres. He also Teaches Harmonium.

He has also accompanied many well known Vocalists, Instrumentalists and Dancers.
Wajid is a Drum Circle Facilitator/Conductor and done Drum Circles as well.
Rigorous practice coupled with his passion for the Music made him arrive into the musical profession as an established performer. Wajid has devoted himself to this art and pledges, both domestically & globally, to make the people of India proud of his music.
Wajid is available for solo shows, as an accompanying artist and also with his own live music groups “TABLEMBE” combination of (TABLA and Djembe) and “Musically Yours ”.

Subjects

  • Cajon Beginner-Expert

  • Djembe Beginner-Expert

  • Bongo Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Percussion Teacher (Dec, 2015–Present) at Djembe and Cajon Classes by Wajid, Ghaziabad.
    I have 8 years of Teaching Djembe, Cajon and Bongo.

    13 years of Performing Professionally Globally.

Education

  • Professional Artist (Oct, 1997–now) from Djembe and Cajon Classes by Wajid

Fee details

    ₹1,000–1,500/hour (US$11.79–17.69/hour)

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