Drumming workshops and performances
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"We've had so many musicians run assemblies here for the last 20 years but yours was the best by far!"
Val W, Oak Tree Primary
"David was really engaging and knowledgeable. The children loved it!"
KS2 teacher
"...exciting, inspirational and impressive... would recommend wholeheartedly!
Sara Bennion
Head - Queen Margaret Primary Academy
"David's passion for Samba music is infectious! I have invited him back time after time as he is always professional, engaging and inclusive in his approach. The workshops support our music curriculum in a fun and creative way. Highly recommended."
- Analie Hart - Charlton Kings Junior School
World-class drumming workshops
for Primary and Secondary schools
Professional
We take pride in punctuality, reliability and ease of communication.
Enhanced CRB/DBS cleared.
Founder and lead practitioner, David Walter BSc (Hons) MMus, delivers to maintain the outstanding reputation of Olá Samba since 2011.
Authentic
All workshops are conducted on authentic Brazilian instruments under expert tuition.
Learn from a pracitioner who has been immersed in Brazilian percussion since 2007, learning the music and the culture first-hand in Brazil.
Relevant
Your workshop can be aimed to satisfy specific parts of the curriculum such as rhythm, dynamics, sound, pitch...
... Or tailor your workshop to cover topics such as, sound, South America, Brazil, Carnival...
Flexible
Any class size from 5 - 50 playing at once with a drum each.
Any duration, from a 10-minute demo to a full day of workshops.
Fun!
Above all, the children will love it!
Why Olá Samba workshops?
"What speaks louder than anything is that a parent of one of my children told me of his new love for Samba. He is watching clips on Youtube and practising at home!"
- Queen Margaret School
Duke of Edinburgh Award Skill
Learn samba drumming for the Skill section of your DofE Award.
Olá Samba can provide special rates for DofE bookings who sign up for the required minimum of 1 hour a week for 3, 6 or 12 months (catering to the Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE). This will include support and assessment.
Learn on your own or in a group! Why not start a samba drumming group at your school? Samba drumming is better with friends!
Guitar and Drumkit tuition is also available.
"What speaks louder than anything is that a parent of one of my children told me of his new love for Samba. He is watching clips on Youtube and practising at home!"
- Queen Margaret School
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