Brazilian Percussion 4 Week Course

From Bad Boys Batucada, Tumbarumba Samba and Oziriguidum Escola de Samba.)

The 4 week course is an introduction to Brazilian percussion and includes culture, history and dance.

It is designed for musicians of all levels (and first-time musicians) and is conducted in a fun and informal atmosphere.

The aim of the course is to give participants hands on experience with a variety of instruments and musical styles and to provide the opportunity for further study and performance.

Musical styles include; Samba / Batucada, Capoeira Music, Samba Reggae and other Afro-Brazilian Music.  

Musical instruments are all provided and include Surdo, Repinique, Pandeiro, Ago-go, Shaker, Reco Reco, Tamborin, Timbal and other hand drums, and many more.

Experience the fun and excitement of Brazilian percussion and gain insights into practice methods and easy ways to learn new rhythms. Hand-outs will be provided that cater for both readers and non readers of music.

Commencing Feb 2006 at a cost of only $150 per person

Bookings can be made by either calling the shop on 03 9521 4644 or via email

What they said about our Brazilian percussion workshop

More about Mark

Mark is a versatile musician, performer, recording artist and teacher. He
began performing at gigs and festivals as a teenager in Mallacoota, in Victoria’s East Gippsland. He now tours several of his bands nationally and internationally and runs a successful workshop program that has been taken up by community development professionals, schools and festivals throughout Victoria. He has also taught percussion at Melbourne University, has recently completed a teaching engagement for the “Open Air School’ in the Northern Territory, and is regarded as one of Victoria’s foremost exponents of the infectious and dynamic percussive sounds of Brazil.

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