Learn to play Congas & Percussion

Have you always wanted to learn to play congas and percussion? I am currently teaching private lessons in Afro-Latin drums and percussion from my home studio in Hadley, MA. I teach the authentic instruments and rhythms of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil and more. My curriculum covers both traditional folkloric rhythms, and applications to modern musics such as pop, jazz, funk, salsa, reggae and more.



You will learn the proper technique for creating the various sounds on the drum; the traditional rhythmic repertoire of the congas; as much or as little western theory and notation as is necessary, and applications of what we study in the class to real-life playing situations.



I have studied with master percussionists in the New England area, and also at the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba in La Habana, and at the Balé Folclórico da Bahia in Salvador, Brazil. For the past 17 years I have been gigging with a wide variety of bands in the New England region, and I have also been accompanying Afro-Latin dance classes. I am currently the musical director of Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo (http://www.GrupoPaloSanto.com).



I have been teaching Afro-Latin drumming and percussion since 1991 in both ensemble classes and private lessons. I have also taught special workshops at many of the region’s colleges. I can teach all abilities, from people with no previous musical training to veteran musicians who are looking to learn something new.



The cost for private lessons is a very reasonable $15 for a one hour lesson. The cost for these lessons is so low because teaching is very important to me, and I am committed to making this music as accessible to as many people as I can.



If you are interested respond to the email link at the top of this post, and be sure to write “Conga lessons” in the subject line of your email.