My story
My name is Gauthier Aubé
Musician, didgeridoo teacher and founder of Wakademy.
My journey
I spent a lot of time blowing, let’s just say countless hours.
2001
The beginning, at 18
I had left high school a month before. In the evening, I used to deliver pizzas to pay my rent. During the day, I played my didgeridoo.
I soon developed my own style, and I became known in the world of didgeridoo.
2007
Terre inconnue
I released my first album, “Terre inconnue”.
2008
Six months in Australia
I turned professional when I came back from this trip. I was recognized in my community as one of the best European players. I performed solo concerts and gave workshops all over Europe.
I have taught in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Hungary (Budapest), Russia (Moscow, Perm, Saint Petersburg) and as far as Taiwan. And I have played at didgeridoo festivals: the Fatt Festival in Portugal, Le Rêve de l’Aborigène in France, Didg’n’Oz in Forlimpopoli, Italy…
Pause
But inside of me, something was wrong.
I was afraid of not being the best anymore.
And so I stopped for two years. I changed my life. I went to India, and then I settled down in Brussels.
I tell this story in more detail in this article.
2015
Renaissance
I released my second album, “Renaissance”.
2016
The blog, then Wakademy
When I launched my blog about the didgeridoo, I began to glimpse the idea of being able to live off my passion while sharing it with as many people as possible. Wakademy is the logical continuation! Then, year after year, I built the whole programme.
2018The Art of the DidgeridooCycle 1
2019The Secret of the 7 BreathsCycle 2
2020At the Heart of RhythmCycle 3
2020
Kaophonic Tribu
I finally joined the band Kaophonic Tribu for a year, yes, the very one that had made me want to play 20 years earlier!
2021The BridgeCycle 4
2022
L’envol
I released my third album, “L’envol”, and moved back to my beloved native Burgundy.
2024Back to the OriginsTraditional cycle
2024
Volte
We started the band Volte: a quartet from Burgundy blending oud, double bass, didgeridoo and drums, somewhere between meditation and collective trance.
2026
The Wakatoo app
I am working on the Wakatoo app. To me, it is the most complete version of my teaching! Discover Wakatoo
My music
Gauthier is not only a passionate virtuoso of his instrument. He is also a remarkable theorist and teacher.
Mickaël C., workshop in Toulouse
Listening to you playing, blowing, is also an enchantment that is felt in your CD “Renaissance”.
Valérie T., workshop participant
My daughter is lulled by your music: every morning, she asks me to play “Larme de vie”.
Nicolas, on the blog
I found out about this magnificent instrument by watching your videos and listening to your album, and I must admit that you made me want to blow into this noble piece of wood.
Léo, on the blog
A wooden tube, a single note?
The didgeridoo is all too often considered an instrument of limited musicality. But experience has shown me that this idea very often comes from a lack of knowledge of the instrument.
A better mastery of playing techniques can greatly improve the creativity and musicality of didgeridoo players.
That’s why I created Wakademy: to give you access to clear, precise and progressive lessons.
Your turn to breathe
At Wakademy, I will help you develop your own musical speech. And my dearest wish is to help you achieve it.