Beat Factor Samba School 

Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods St, Laverton, Victoria

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – TERM 3

Friday 4 October, 2024

Free Drum Workshop from Beat Factor

Don’t have any experience? Try our class Free for anyone wanting to have a go.

1.00pm to 2.00pm (School Years)

2.00pm to 3.00pm (16 years and over)

Our Classes: 

Beat Factor Samba School. Begin your Samba drumming journey while immersing yourself in Brazilian/Samba percussion and culture. 

Learn the technical basics of the big low sound of the Surdo, rattling sound of the Caixa, the sharp percussive sound of Tamborims, and the melodic sounds of the agogo bells. Join us and sample a few specific playing styles in our Introduction classes – the perfect starting ground for your Samba School journey. The program will divided into two time periods: from 1.00pm to 2.00pm for kids at school year ages and from 2.00pm to 3.00pm teens and young adults, 16 years and over.

You will be introduced to the foundations of Samba/Brazilian percussion including exploring numerous traditional playing styles, learning the names of the many different drums and percussion that make up the Samba family, and drumming terminology. 

The difference between a regular Beginners and Intermediates class is that you are going to learn not only Samba percussion but also some of its variants in the Brazilian percussion culture.

Designed for students with little to some knowledge of Brazilian drumming skills, the course focuses on learning basic rhythms, song structures and terminology used in the context of Samba playing.

The course is led by experienced teacher (Rod Pilois) with qualifications in percussion teaching, as well as vast experience in Samba, world music studies and performing arts. 

Prior musical training is not required – just bring yourself and an open heart and mind! All of our classes have a welcoming and fun atmosphere, and we are sure you will walk away with the Samba rhythm in your body.

It is the Samba School’s policy that students should wear hearing protection while attending our classes and we ask all to respect the instruments in class. You can bring your own ear plugs or purchase disposable foam ear plugs at the class for $1.00.

No video recording of the class allowed out of respect of the class and instructor.

Class Schedule-Term 3

Beat Factor Samba School. School Holiday Program:

Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods St, Laverton, Victoria

Kids,Teens & Family Weekly Classes- Term 3 Dates:

Kids age range from 6-12 yrs – Teens age range from 13 – 18 yrs

Kids and Teens must have some rhythmic and coordination ability and must respect the instruments.

Next Weekly Series of course dates:

• At this stage there is no set dates for weekly classes for kids at Woods St Arts Space.
• We hope to continue to provide this service to our local community once we have more interests.
• We will keep you updated when we resume and which location would be best suited.

Adult Weekly classes- Term 3 Dates:

Next Series of course dates:

• At this stage there is no set dates for Adults at Woods St Arts Space.
• We hope to continue to provide this service to our local community once we have more interests.
• We will keep you updated when we resume and which location would be best suited.

Contact Rod for registrations and for more information

• BOOKINGS AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
  RSVP-NO WALK INS ON THE DAY.
  Bookings can be made directly with Beat Factor Samba School.

Beat Factor Samba School

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Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Mobile: + 61 (0)411 028 077

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