Intensive course in Barcelona
Experience 4 days of percussion workshops and drum circles under the expert guidance of highly qualified tutors while enjoying sunshine, beaches and quality food in one of the most beautiful and virgin areas of the Mediterranean.
Explore a variety of styles taught by some of Europe's leading
percussionists and develop your musical ability in a fun and
informative environment. All workshops follow an active participation
philosophy and are aimed at adults. They are suitable for beginners
as well as advanced players.
What you get in brief
- Exciting and intensive 4-day percussion course near Barcelona
- Expert tuition from world class tutors given in exotic and stunning surroundings
- Optional specialist percussion labs
- Classes on many popular and traditional styles
- A learning experience open to all levels
- Private lessons
- Hand and sticking techniques
Timetable
- Option 1: Introduction to Bata and Afro-Cuban Folkloric Rhythms
- Option 2: The Cajon and Traditional Flamenco Rhythms
- Option 3: Percussion in Contemporary Pop Music
The regular timetable runs daily from 10 am to 2 pm over a period of 4 days. All additional specialist percussion labs as well as private lessons are only available on request and are allocated on a first-come first basis.
Optional labs are small group classes (3 to 5 people max) run daily from 3:30pm to 5pm in slots of one hour and a half each with a total of four hours and a half per lab per course.
Private lessons are three 30-minute one to one classes with a total of 90 minutes per student for the course. They run daily from 5 to 5.30 or 5.30 to 6pm and are suited to the specific requirements of the student.
Both specialist labs and private lessons incur extra fees detailed below.
day 1: Drum Circle Workshop and Brazilian Workshop (+ optional
classes)
day 2: Drum Circle Workshop and Afro-Cuban Workshop (+ optional
classes)
day 3: Drum Circle Workshop and West African Workshop (+ optional
classes)
day 4: Drum Circle Workshop and Flamenco Workshop (+ optional
classes)
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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10.00-12.00 |
DRUM CIRCLE |
DRUM CIRCLE |
DRUM CIRCLE |
DRUM CIRCLE |
12.00-2.00 |
BRAZILIAN |
AFRO-CUBAN |
WEST AFRICAN |
FLAMENCO |
2.00-3.30 |
lunch
break |
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3.30-6.00 |
PRIVATE LESSONS & LABS |
PRIVATE LESSONS & LABS |
PRIVATE LESSONS & LABS |
END OF THE COURSE |
NOTE:All instruments are provided by Percussity
Accommodation
Twin Double or triple rooms to share, all with on-suite bathrooms. Beautiful gardens and spectacular surroundings. Swimming pool. Seaside and beaches only 5 km away easily accessed with transport.
3 meals per day. Vegetarian, mainly home grown food. A Special non vegetarian meal on Sunday afternoon before departure.
Please visit Albadeva for more information on the accommodation.
How to get there:
By car: AP-7 (France/Valencia), exit 39-A, N-340 Castellón-La Aldea. See map for last section info.
By plane: Reus airport, 65 Km. Barcelona, El Prat, 150 Km (pick-up may be arranged)
By train: L'Ampolla-Deltebre-El Perelló station (pick-up may be arranged)
Other info
- Download and fill in the
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and send it to us. Registration time closes 31st of March. - Pay fees by cheque, bank transfer or card (Pay Pal)
Fees
The standard fee is £450 per person which include Main Course tuition (16 hours), 3 quality meals a day and accommodation for the entire period. (Optional single rooms may be available for extra £250).
It is possible to add a maximum of two optional percussion labs for £100 each. Private lessons can be booked as a group of three 30-min classes and cost £100 in total.
IMPORTANT: Fees DO NOT include flights and transfers from/to airport
Dates
The next available date: 3 to 6 of June
Arrival: 2nd of June after 4pm. Departure: 6th of June
Booking procedure
The entire course is open to a maximum of 15 students so as to provide focused, clear and professional tuition. Applicants are advised to enrol as early as possible as the places are allocated on a first-come first basis. All levels are welcome.
In order to secure your place at the Percussity event you will need to do the following:
