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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
A deep dive into the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and beyond, led by two highly respected samba percussion tutors: *Gabriel Lopes and J P Courtney*. Their efficient and creative teaching style ensures an engaging experience for all levels, from beginners to experienced players.
The 2024 UK, Ireland and European tour will be delivered by two renowned samba percussion tutors, whose charismatic and creative teaching style will deliver inspiring results to participants at any playing level.
What to Expect
Saturday – Traditional Samba from Rio de Janeiro
• Learn a specially crafted arrangement made by a *traditional samba school from Rio de Janeiro for Carnival 2025.
• Develop instrument technique and tuning skills.
• Explore the historical and cultural roots of samba.
Sunday – Monobloco Style & Brazilian Rhythms
• Learn an exclusive *Monobloco-style* arrangement.
• Discover traditional Brazilian rhythms in a modern, dynamic format.
• A fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge of Brazil’s rich musical heritage.
Why Join?
• Get first-hand knowledge from two renowned tutors with vast experience in samba.
• Experience fresh, up-to-date content straight from Rio de Janeiro.
• Connect with the UK Samba community in an inspiring learning environment.
REGISTRATION
Fill in the registration form on this page. to confirm your place. Registrations will only be accepted once you have made payment Tickets incur a £2.50 per person.
TICKETS
Tier 1 SOLD OUT
First 10 bookings only
Early Bird individual - Only £75
Early Bird group of 5 - Only £350 (£70 each)
Tier 2 (tickets 10-20) SOLD OUT
Individual £80
Tier 3 (tickets 21+) NOW ON SALE
Weekend Individual £85
Plus £2.50 booking fee per person
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Additional Benefits*
Our goal is to bring *fresh information straight from the source. You'll learn **new ways of playing the samba groove, the **latest technique approaches, instrument **tuning methods, and the **best drum breaks from the most recent carnival. We will also cover **new ways of playing turns and repique calls, all with a strong focus on an **efficient teaching method* that improves technique, introduces new concepts, and expands the *musical vocabulary of participants at any level*.
All workshops are taught with a *fun, relaxed approach* and can be tailored to suit your needs.
Bonus: Participants will receive two free e-books written by Gabriel Lopes – one with class notes and another featuring grooves from Rio's samba schools.
Samba Shop: A selection of instruments, accessories, books, and t-shirts will be available at the workshop for participants to browse and purchase.
If there is an instrument you need to hire for the workshop you can book it in the registration form.