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techniques and rhythms of Cuban and Latin percussion
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In this percussion class you will learn self-care exercises to begin practice, stick control exercises and cognitive ear preparation,
•Rhythm ensemble.
• Technique of percussion instruments •Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms •Body percussion • Musical initiation •Rhythmic reading •G-fa
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Cuban percussionit afro-cubain latine /afrobeat ensemble/
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  • Around Les Bons Villers, Belgium
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  • Natacha Boulengier - Orthoptiste à Forest, Rue Roosendael, Forest, Bélgica
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About Me
As a percussionist musician, professor of percussion and ensemble practice, graduated from the Carlos Hidalgo Conservatory in the city of Pinar del Rio, Cuba, I stood out in the personalized teaching of Afro-Cuban, and Latin ensemble instruments, I base my educational method on understanding and appreciation of music, the physical-mental sensitivity of my students, giving them tools to create and enjoy each learning! The percussion ensemble guarantees the student's coordination to perform specific rhythms and their development, I encourage artistic creation so that each person can achieve their own compositions Percussion instrument technique/body percussion. I will teach you to master the instruments with their Syncop'a rhythms relevant to contemporary Afro music. Congas Bongo drum Drums BEAT Drum Keys Bells Drums Snare Drums Batá drums (afrocuba) Afro Beat Rhythms Cuban and Latin genres Cuban Conga Comparsa Havana Guanajay style (Cuban Carnival Music
Education
Carlos Hidalgo Music Conservatory, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Specialized in Cuban percussion and musical initiation, researcher of the Percussion instrument ensemble and its Syncopas.
Experience / Qualifications
•MasterClass "AfroBeat ensemble / Makuta rhythm, Congo cycle" Modern School of Music, Chile •Centro Nave Workshops, Santiago "Kilin Iron Bell Assembly" •Conga Workshop Cuban Comparsa, Chile •Percussionist Conguero orchestras 'Santo Solar, Amadito Valdez (gold drumsticks of the Buena Vista Social Club) Isis Flores and her band CD "No hay Ma'madera" traditional Afro-Cuban genre Conga Comparsa
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
Spanish
German
English
French
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Starting from the fact that an Epic Intro of each song can determine the success of your artistic compositions, it is important to say that musical composition is a key tool to create and develop songs and concerts, through ensemble rhythms and their Syncopations you will learn to compose Epic Intros with the Afro-Cuban and Latin flavor. We will use percussion and choir instruments, body percussion and ideophone accessories (bells, Hierros, Kilin, etc.) from Drums BEAT I will teach you the Afro-Beat rhythmic marches that will give musical richness to your projects .
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