Drums, percussion, songs, arrangement, composition, performance, dance, team building events. Teaching for all levels of ability, session work and consultation - From and with one of Europe's leading educators and performers of Afro-Brazilian percussion.

 

Traditional styles/disciplines. Cross over/fusion styles. Musicality and Musicianship. Ensemble and solo percussion and or dance.

Instrument technique. Specifics and invention. Music for dance.  Collaborative projects.

 

 

From all of Brazil's carnival drums, percussion and songs, to the beautiful African/Brazilian ritual music of the Orixas. All instruments. All styles.

 

I offer an extremely comprehensive range of adaptable teaching and learning options for individuals or large or small groups. Everything percussive for absolute beginners through to advanced and specialist level study. Afro-Brazilian Dance. for groups and individuals.

Inspirational, informative, in-depth, fun and engaging teaching, learning and performance.

Single sessions or courses of any style or length. 

All backed up by a fantastic range of online resources and support material, including specially produced video tutorials and rhythm reference library.

 

• Bloco-Afro drums: Samba-Reggae, Samba-Afro, Samba Funk, 6/8 grooves and pieces. 

• Brazil's African ritual/religious music, Rhythms and Songs of the Orixas: Candomblé de Ketu, Jeje, Angola and Ijexa.

• Samba Rio: Enredo/Batucada, Roda de Samba. 

• Samba da Bahia: Samba de Roda, Samba Cabila, Samba de Caboclo.

• Rhythms of Pernambuco: Maracatu and Coco.   

• Language, movement and musicality.

• Drum-circles and rhythm and voice workshops.

 

Prices for tuition, performance and session work vary and remain negotiable, I'm happy to arrange something to meet you or your group's requirements/situation.

 

See contacts page and please feel free to contact me with any enquiries you may have.