Didgeridoo Online Course | The secret of the 7 breaths

The Secret of the 7 Breaths

The Essential Foundations

A course designed for all those who already have circular breathing and who want to:

Master the 7 circular breaths – the essential step to transform their playing
Develop a deep awareness of the mechanisms of circular breathing in order to break free from automatisms
Refine their technique and reach exceptional precision in their playing
Increase their speed through the mastery of Wobbles (a technique linked to circular breathing)

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Remember that day when you finally achieved circular breathing. Like a switch flipping, something unlocking.

And you tell yourself, « That’s it! I think I’ve got it! ».

You can hardly believe it, and yet you can’t stop anymore. Everything becomes more fluid. You let yourself be carried by the vibration.

Every player remembers this profound change. And it’s only natural, because circular breathing is at the heart of the didgeridoo. It brings the breath, the rhythms, it gives life to your playing. It is movement itself.

Everyone agrees on this. Proof of it is the obsession of beginners (and I completely understand them) with learning circular breathing!

And yet…

I am still surprised at how many players are unaware of the mechanisms behind circular breathing. It’s as if we were skipping over THE single most important mechanism of the didgeridoo.

What a mistake!

Circular breathing shapes your playing like no other technique. Not being aware of it would be like driving with your eyes closed… It’s not without risk!

But let’s go back to that memorable moment when you first discovered it.

Carried by your enthusiasm, you played a lot. Again and again.

Your circular breathing grew stronger, more stable, more reliable. With each inhale, you anchored it a little deeper within yourself. You made it your own.

The rhythms took hold. You felt increasingly comfortable and enjoyed playing regularly.

And then, slowly but surely, the rhythms started repeating themselves. At first, it wasn’t a big deal because the joy of playing was still there. But over time, you ended up going in circles and found yourself in front of your screen reading these lines.

Don’t panic. You’ve simply fallen into a trap.

You locked yourself at home, with your circular breathing. You built habits, found your reference points, and cut yourself off from the world.

In short, you traded adventure and the thrill of discovery for a comfy couch and a big TV! 😋

From my experience, I’ve seen that most players only use one or two of the 7 continuous breaths…

But don’t worry! You are far from being the only one in this situation. Almost all players are the same (even pro players!). Just take a look on YouTube and you’ll see for yourself.

YouTube, the Observatory of Breath

It’s fascinating to observe what each player has developed in order to express themselves, and YouTube is an excellent observatory for this. Let’s start with a player I quickly found on YouTube by typing “didgeridoo.”

Mitchell Cullen

I’ll let you watch these three videos. Pay close attention to their playing and note what stands out the most. Don’t overthink it—just notice what comes to you. Also, listen for the moment when they inhale.

I’ll see you right after for the analysis.

Have you noticed Mitchell’s breathing?

Apart from the player’s evolution (!), were you able to observe the sounds Mitchell plays the most? You probably noticed right away that what immediately jumps out are those shouts (very well controlled!) that come up frequently. You can also hear some over-vibrations… But here, we’re mainly interested in his breathing. He breathes using what I’ve called the “ON,” the “bounce breath”.

What does this breathing teach us?

The ON is THE most dynamic breath in didgeridoo playing (lesson 8). It’s no wonder Mitchell, whose playing is lively, chose this breath (most likely unconsciously).

It is very often combined with shouts and/or over-vibrations. And above all, it almost always occurs at the end of a phrase. Replay the videos and observe the placement of his breathing.

Mitchell developed his style (like many Australians, in fact) with this breath. More than four years separate the first and last videos, yet his playing has remained consistent.

If Mitchell wants to change his habits, he will have to modify his breathing. For example, he could use it less aggressively to move toward more flexibility…

…Exactly like Jeremy Donovan does, whom I’ll introduce to you just after!

Jeremy Donovan

Jeremy is also Australian, more precisely of Aboriginal descent. He can be easily found on YouTube with a video that has garnered several million views (see below). Listen to his playing.

Have you noticed Jeremy’s breathing?

It’s undeniable—Jeremy’s playing is calmer than Mitchell’s! He plays long harmonic drones that are naturally very soft, giving him a full, rich sound.

He uses his voice, but it tends to be lower and slower.

We could summarize Jeremy’s style as meditative…

…And it makes sense, because he uses THE most flexible breath of all: the “WON.”

What does this breathing teach us?

The “WON” is a breath that could be described as passive (lesson 2). It symbolizes letting go. You let the sound carry you; it guides your playing rather than the other way around.

It is often used in harmonic drones (like Jeremy plays), with rather slow rhythms.

If Jeremy were to add a bit more energy to his “WON,” he would move toward Mitchell’s style. In fact, that’s what he begins to do in this video. However, I don’t think he’s fully aware of it, so the change isn’t obvious.

On the other hand, if he accelerated it, he would evolve toward “WA,” like Ash Dargan’s playing below.

Ash Dargan

Ash Dargan is also an Aboriginal player. Like the two players mentioned earlier, he does not play traditional music and has developed his own style. He greatly inspired me at the beginning of my journey!

What does this breathing teach us?

Did you hear the “WA”? Ash Dargan was one of the first (to my knowledge) to play them. Since then, “WA” has developed all over the world. Ash Dargan’s playing is flexible while remaining dynamic—two qualities that the “WA” possesses (lesson 6). The WA is at the core of Ash Dargan’s playing and shapes all of his phrasing.

Conclusion: Breathing shapes our playing!

If you watch all the YouTube videos of these players, I can assure you that you will find the same breaths and the same qualities.

Do you now see a little more of what I mean?

In reality, we are all trapped in our habits!

And that’s why, with this courses, I offer you a way out.

Break your chains and set out on an adventure

We’re going on a journey, and I’ll be with you.

I have never stopped mapping the universe of the didgeridoo. I’ve spent years understanding and exploring this wonderful world.

It is vast.

And I’m happy to be able to share part of it with you in this training.

However, be careful—the journey I’m offering is not trivial. Challenging your habits is never easy, and you’ll need to arm yourself with a lot of courage.

But if you accept the challenge, you will discover a world where each breath has its own character and lives in harmony with its sonic ecosystem.

Some are slow, others fast. One will favor softness, while another will thrive in speed. One will live among attacks and sharp sounds, while its neighbor will be versatile and camouflaged.

The 7 breaths have so much to teach us.

The whole art lies in letting them come to us, so we can better observe them and perhaps even learn to tame them.

How does the training work?

Once registered, you get access to the videos

The Secret of the 7 Breaths contains 116 videos organized into 12 lessons. The course content is accessible on Wakademy. Access is simple and user-friendly.

Everything has been designed to make learning easier for you.

I answer all your questions

Every teaching brings up questions, and it’s perfectly natural for you to have them. Under each lesson, a space is provided for you to ask me anything.

Generally, I respond within 24 to 48 hours (a bit longer during workshops, as I can’t be everywhere at once!).

Send me your videos and receive my personalized advice

It’s obvious that learning the didgeridoo in front of a screen can be tricky. You’re never entirely sure if you’re doing it right, and it doesn’t replace a teacher giving you live feedback. Once registered, you can send me a video every months during 6 months. I then provide an audio feedback, directing you to a specific lesson, a rhythm to develop, or useful personalized tips. To share your video, you can simply send it via WhatsApp, and you’ll receive a reminder email when it’s time.

Detailed Program

THE SECRET OF THE 7 BREATHS

Master the seven breaths and finally break free from your conditioning

8 video | 29 min