Leamigton spa 2025

Samba Breaks & Beats – Leamington Spa 2025
April 26th & 27th | The Band Factory

Join us for an exceptional Brazilian percussion workshop in Leamington Spa! Samba Breaks & Beats – Leamington Spa 2025 offers a deep dive into the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and beyond, led by two highly respected samba percussion tutors: Gabriel Lopes and J P Courtney. Their efficient and creative teaching style ensures an engaging experience for all levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Tickets

🎟 Tier 1 tickets are already on sale! Secure your spot early.
👥 Group ticket options available – bring your percussion group and save!

Workshop Details

📍 Location: The Band Factory, Leamington Spa
📅 Dates & Times:

• Saturday, April 26th: 11:00 – 17:30
• Sunday, April 27th: 11:30 – 17:30

Tickets

Tier 1 (First 10 bookings only)

Early Bird individual – Only £75

Early Bird group of 5 – Only £350 (£70 each)

Tier 2  (tickets 10-20)

Weekend Individual £80

Tier 3 (tickets 21+)

Weekend Individual £85

​​*Plus £2.50 booking fee per person

What to Expect

🎶 Saturday – Traditional Samba from Rio de Janeiro

• Learn a specially crafted arrangement made by a traditional samba school from Rio de Janeiro for Carnival 2025.
• Develop instrument technique and tuning skills.
• Explore the historical and cultural roots of samba.

🥁 Sunday – Monobloco Style & Brazilian Rhythms

• Learn an exclusive Monobloco-style arrangement.
• Discover traditional Brazilian rhythms in a modern, dynamic format.
• A fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge of Brazil’s rich musical heritage.

Why Join?

• Get first-hand knowledge from two renowned tutors with vast experience in samba.
• Experience fresh, up-to-date content straight from Rio de Janeiro.
• Connect with the UK Samba community in an inspiring learning environment.

Additional Benefits

Our goal is to bring fresh information straight from the source. You’ll learn new ways of playing the samba groove, the latest technique approaches, instrument tuning methods, and the best drum breaks from the most recent carnival. We will also cover new ways of playing turns and repique calls, all with a strong focus on an efficient teaching method that improves technique, introduces new concepts, and expands the musical vocabulary of participants at any level.

All workshops are taught with a fun, relaxed approach and can be tailored to suit your needs.

📖 Bonus: Participants will receive two free e-books written by Gabriel Lopes – one with class notes and another featuring grooves from Rio’s samba schools.

🛍 Samba Shop: A selection of instruments, accessories, books, and t-shirts will be available for participants to browse and purchase.

Tickets

🎟 Tier 1 tickets are already on sale! Secure your spot early.
👥 Group ticket options available – bring your bateria and save!

Don’t miss this unique chance to refine your skills, learn new techniques, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Brazilian percussion. Reserve your place now!