On-Demand Drumming and Nasheed Course 101 (02)
Course Description
Welcome to Drumming and Nasheed 101 ON DEMAND COURSE A journey exploring the rhythms and beats of the drum and devotional singing within our Islamic tradition.
This is an 8 week on demand course which you can journey through at your own pace.
The course provides a solid foundation for those wanting to take their first step in engaging and understanding the beauty and history of the drum and nasheeds. Whether you are looking to learn a couple of rhythms to teach to your children, or perhaps play at a gathering or just challenge yourself to something new this course is a great introduction to deepening your understanding and experience to the world of drumming and nasheeds while surrounding yourself with the beauty of salawat and remembrance (dhikr).
Our courses are unique as we welcome all types of drums (darbouka, daff, djembe) and we offer a comprehensive introduction that balances technique with practice.
Throughout the course, you'll engage in hands-on practice, interactive lessons, and reflective exercises designed to enhance your skills and give you a weekly dose of joy with dhikr and nasheeds. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with a supportive community of sisters via our WhatsApp tribe sharing your experience as you progress.
This course is not just about mastering techniques; it’s about finding a deeper connection to your faith and expressing it through the powerful mediums of drumming and singing.
Join us and embark on a journey that harmonises rhythm, spirituality, and sisterhood.
Course Includes:
How to Hold the Drum
Basic Strokes on the Drum
Exercises to Practice Hand Coordination
Tips and Practice on Singing and Drumming Together
How to Apply Beats to Well-Known Popular Nasheeds
Introduction to the Art of Singing (Maqamaat) with Special Guest Ghizlane Gzili
Reading Materials (Books and Articles) About Singing and Drumming
One Live Session with Sakinah Lenoir
Join Our WhatsApp Community of Sisters
Recorded Beats and Songs to Practice (Available for an Entire Year)
On-Demand Drumming & Nasheed 101
Welcome to "Drumming and Nasheed 101 ON DEMAND COURSE A journey exploring the rhythms and beats of the drum and devotional singing within our Islamic tradition.
Facilitators
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Lead Facilitator
Sakinah Lenoir is a dedicated drumming instructor, performer, and community activist. With over 20 years of experience performing with her group Pearls of Islam, she has shared traditional nasheeds and acoustic rhythms with audiences across the UK and around the world.
As the current director of the Pearls Drumming School and co-founder of the Rabbani Project, Sakinah has become a leading figure in the realm of devotional and creative expression. Her journey with drumming began at the age of 15. From the moment she stepped into the world of rhythm, she recognized the importance of making drumming and devotional singing accessible, particularly to women and children.
Sakinah has had the privilege of studying under and taking courses with renowned drummers and vocalists, including Mr Thomas, Elizabeth Knot, Ustadha Raneem Mohammad Ghazzawi, and Shaykh Muhammed Bennis, among many others. This wealth of knowledge has deeply informed her extensive experience in teaching drumming and devotional singing to communities worldwide—whether in schools, masaajid, or universities.
Sakinah is passionate about using creativity to deepen our love and connection to Allah and His beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), fostering healing, and building community. Sakinah continues to raise the flag in reviving these sacred arts.
In addition to her work in drumming, Sakinah took a year off from her Islamic Studies and Arabic degree to study Sira, the Stories of the Companions, Arabic, and Tajwid in Damascus in 2010.
Currently, she is continuing her Islamic studies through an Aalimiyah program, further deepening her knowledge to enhance both her spiritual and artistic contributions to her community.
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Ghizlane is a classical Arabic singer specialising in Muwashshahat and Sufi poetry. She acquired her knowledge in this ancient and rich vocal art, along with the study of maqamat (modes) and iqa'at (rhythms), under the guidance of her mentor and teacher, Ustadh Khaled Alhafez from Syria, among other experts. Ghizlane has performed at cultural events in Canada, Peru, and her current home, Morocco. She believes her calling is to share the beauty of voice through soulful maqamat and classical Arabic poetry, expressing this passion through both performance and teaching. Ghizlane offers singing lessons in English to women from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, aiming to make this art form accessible to all, regardless of musical experience or proficiency in the Arabic language.
What People Are Saying About Our Courses
“Sakinah is a vivacious and inspiring teacher, who teaches this art of drumming from her heart and soul. My daughter loved and thoroughly enjoyed the course and found the lessons and their delivery easy to follow. I highly recommend this course to any lover of the drum.
— Sabinah
I just completed the amazing stage one & two drumming & nasheed course. The structure, the group & quality of teaching was all so perfect. It felt like a safe, non-judgemental space where I feel that I really benefitted from in so many different ways. I can now definitely see the improvement in my drumming/singing and my increase in confidence. Thank you!
— student
This course has been exactly what I wanted from it. A chance to connect with sacred songs in praise of the prophet Muhammad SAW. Learning how to play the drum has always been a dream of mine, in just four weeks I managed to connect with this beautiful instrument despite never having picked up one prior to it. The group sessions were wonderful as we learned together and encouraged each other. Sakinah is a wonderful soul and teacher. God bless your efforts and reward you
— Aisha
Friendly, supportive sessions for women who want to learn how to sing nasheeds and drum at the same time. The teacher, Sakinah, is excellent, patient and encouraging and I cannot believe the huge progress that everyone made. Thank you so much, I would definitely like to continue onto another course.
— Resham
Learning drumming with Pearls of Islam was such a joyful experience. Sakinah is patient and kind, and cultivates a warm and encouraging space to learn with fellow beginner students. The course covers a beautiful selection of nasheeds. We had a student portal with access to lyric sheets and videos, which really helped in practicing in between sessions. It's amazing how much we covered in such a short time! Highly recommend.
— Sabrina
I loved the course. It was so uplifting, so beautiful to be in a group together learning new rhythms and singing nasheeds. I had never played the drums before and I could feel my confidence increase every lesson. I was able to drum and sing some of the songs together towards the end of the course, which I didn’t think I’d be able to do.
— Anisa
FAQs
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Each week a lesson will be shared with you. You can watch this lesson at anytime. Week 6 will be a LIVE session via zoom with Sakinah Lenoir. This session is available to everyone who has signed up before 4th October
You are encouraged to attend this session, to meet with Sakinah, check you progress and for any questions you may have.
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No, each booking is for ONE person only.
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This course is great for those that are beginning their journey with the drum and nasheeds. Although all levels would benefit from the course
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This course will be available to you until the next term. Our next term starts in 2026
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Yes you can sign up at anytime before Saturday 18th October 2025
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The live session is optional; however, participation is recommended.
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It is strongly recommended that you have a drum for the course, if you can’t get access to a drum, don’t worry you can still get creative and use a pot lid, table or a sweet box.
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This course is open to all drums, the technique and rhythms can be applied to most drums. If you are unsure about your drum send us a message to be sure.
A djembe, darbouka or daff would work well
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Once you sign up and pay for the course, we are unable to offer any refunds
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Yes installment will be available
