Events

Regular Bateria Lucha workshop where you'll learn maracatu, afoxe/ijexa, and other rhythms from Brazil (especially the north-eastern state of Pernambuco).

$10 and up sliding scale for the 2 hour class. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Regular Bateria Lucha workshop where you'll learn maracatu, afoxe/ijexa, and other rhythms from Brazil (especially the north-eastern state of Pernambuco).

The first hour is a "beginning" class open to all levels (though more experienced participants are always invited to come work on instruments they don't usually play, and/or to help teach newer people). The second hour is an intermediate/advanced workshop (everyone is welcome to stay and watch, but active participation is by invitation).
$12 for the entire workshop. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Weekly gathering of Jorge Alabe 's Grupo Samba Rio samba group. Beginning class from 5-6pm, intermediate/advanced from 6-7:30pm.

Jorge is in Brazil until February, which means Derek and/or Marcel will be leading the workshop.

Regular Bateria Lucha workshop where you'll learn maracatu, afoxe/ijexa, and other rhythms from Brazil (especially the north-eastern state of Pernambuco).

This week I'm planning to teach an older composition called "flip" for the alfaias. It's a great piece that's heavy on the bass drums and it's a lot of fun. Hope to see you there!

The first hour is a "beginning" class open to all levels (though more experienced participants are always invited to come work on instruments they don't usually play, and/or to help teach newer people). The second hour is an intermediate/advanced workshop (everyone is welcome to stay and watch, but active participation is by invitation).
$12 for the entire workshop. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Weekly gathering of Jorge Alabe 's Grupo Samba Rio samba group. Beginning class from 5-6pm, intermediate/advanced from 6-7:30pm.

Jorge is in Brazil until February, which means Derek and/or Marcel will be leading the workshop.