Rhythm Training

Latin Percussion – Drum Kit Instruction

206-276-6401

Group or Private
Latin Percussion or Drum Kit
Lessons

Live or Virtual Lessons

My passion is to inspire drummers. I can teach at any skill level. I love to see beginners who are ready to commit to transforming into confident drummers.  I teach Drum Set and or Latin Percussion: Congas, Timbales, Bongo, Cajon, Guiro, Shekere and Bata.

In person at my studio in Seattle or I can  come to you. Virtual lessons via, Teams, Zoom, Facetime, Skype or What’s App. anywhere around the world.

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Group Classes

Class Location

The location of class: Artspace Mount Baker 2915 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Artspace can be reached by lightrail. Take the MountBaker exit. Come down stairs and go the rear of the red and gray brick building.  

Class Description

11am Class – emphasis will be on Conga Drums and supporting Latin Percussion Instruments such as as shakers, maracas, sticks played on Kata or Guagua, Bells and Shekere.   We will concentrate on learning traditional Afro Cuban rhythms such as Bembe, Rumba, Macuta, Arara and Cajon. Besides the rhythms we will learn the songs that accompany these rhythms as well as basic dance movements that will support these rhythms.   We could also work Technique to improve the quality of your sound, exercises to develop your speed and coordination. We will also develop your improvisation.

Noon Class – the emphasis will be Orisha music specially played on Bata drums. There will be one main Bata battery playing and then others playing Batajons or wood Bata’s to follow along those rhythms they are trying to mimic or learn.  Over time we will concentrate on the Oru Seco or rhythms played in the Igbodu or temple of where the Orishas live. We will aslo add parts of the Oru Cantao and or Wemelere. The understanding of how these rhythms fit with in Clave will be gone over and utalised. We will sometimes go over basic movements for the different rhythms.

Private or individual Instruction

One-on-one instruction is the best method to learn. 

• special learning interests or needs
• intense or focused course of study
• overcome personal issues such as shyness or discomfort in large groups.
• simply would like to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Lessons are offered on a wide variety of hand drums and percussion instruments including:

• drum set
• congas
• timbales
• bata
• bongo
• cajon
• smaller percussion instructions such as shekere and guiro.

Drumming Goals or Objectives

Private lessons are generally 30-60 minutes long and include important foundation technique, rhythm concepts and exercises to improve your groove, coordination, sense of time, speed, and mechanical independence. Speed in drumming is a function of good technique and training. No matter what your course of study, the first step in your development as a drummer is to establish proper technique. Independence is your ability to carry out multiple rhythmic tasks at the same time using hands, feet, and voice. Your musicality is directly related to your level of independence. We can also pick particular music styles to concentrate on such Salsa or other types of Latin Grooves, Funk, Rock, Folk, Brazilian or work even work specific songs or original music pieces you might be working on. 

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