Beat Factor Samba School 

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

Introduction Classes 

Tuesdays – Term 2 2024

Term 2-First Class Free

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

From 23/4/24 to 25/6/24

Introduction Class Free- Tuesday 16 April (7.30pm to 8.30pm)

Kids- Teens $15 per person per class

Adults $20 per person per class

Discount for families (1 or 2 adults & 2 kids per class)

4 week course – Kids & Teens ($60) Adults ($80)

Includes all handouts, audio demo and free use of all instruments.

Introduction/Beginner 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 curriculum is divided into two 4–8-week periods: Introduction Introduction/Beginners and Intermediates, and over the course of two terms, 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.

Class Schedule-Term 2

Beat Factor Samba School. Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods St, Laverton, Victoria

Kids,Teens & Family Classes- Term 2 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 Series of course dates:

• Tues 23 April 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• Tues 30 April 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• Tues 07 May 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• Tues 14 May 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• Tues 21 May 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• Tues 28 May 2024 from 07:00 pm to 07:45 pm
• First Class Free- LIMITED TIME-Join any week (7.00pm to 7.30pm)

4 week course – Kids & Teens ($60) Includes handouts and audio demo for revision

Kids- Teens $15 per person per casual class – No handouts or audio demo

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

Adult classes- Term 2 Dates:

Next Series of course dates:

• Tues 23 April 2024 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
• Tues 30 April 2024 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
• Tues 07 May 2024 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
• Tues 14 May 2024 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
• Tues 21 May 2024 from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm
• Tues 28 May 2024 from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm
• First Class Free- LIMITED TIME-Join any week (7.30pm to 8.00pm)

4 week course – Adults ($80) Includes handouts and audio demo for revision

Adults $20 per person per casual class-No handouts or audio demo

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

Contact Rod for registrations and for more information

(Please note: no classes on June 4th)

• 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
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