Percussion group

In this group, you will get to know rhythms from different parts of the world: Latin, African, North American ones and more… You will develop the language of different rhythms. You will know different percussion instruments: congas, pailas, bongo, surdos, repenique, tamborines, caja, bombo, cencerros, afuches, güiro… We will work on improvisation, rehearsal discipline, rapport and the development of collective musical projects.

Percussion group

Methodology

1.5 h. weekly rehearsal
Extra rehearsals by sections
Public performances to show the work done

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Calendar [PDF]

1ST QUARTER
September 16, 2024 – January 31, 2025

Christmas Holidays: December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Holidays: September 24, October 12, November 1, December 6, 2024

2ND QUARTER
February 17 – June 23, 2025

Easter: April 14- 21, 2025
Holidays: May 1, June 9 and 24, 2025

Registration and fee

Fee per Quarter

Standard Fee: 230 euros
Fee for Taller de Músics students: 205 euros

Registration

Courses are four-monthly. The continuation from one quarter to the next is not obligatory. You can register at the Secretariat of the Taller de Músics during the weeks prior to the beginning of each term.

Enrollment Key Dates

Requested documentation:
DNI, NIE or Passport/certificate from other music centres/course fees. Criteria for awarding places: in strict order of registration.

Cancellation of registrations:
Refund of the amount paid (less 15% of administrative expenses) within the same registration period.

Late registrations:
Once the course has begun, new students will be admitted according to the criteria of the pedagogical direction. Consult the Secretary’s Office.

Faculty

Alberto Cabello

With a degree in Jazz and Modern Music, he has also studied percussion at the Centro Ignacio Cervantes in Havana and at the Taller de Músics. He teaches drums and percussion, and is the creator and promoter of the didactic auditions organized by the Taller de Músics. He is a member of the Original Jazz Orchestra of the Taller de Músics & Santiago Auserón and the Barcelona Latin Big Band. He has collaborated with Jerry González, Orquesta Canaima, La Fura dels Baus and Armando Manzanero, among other artists. He has been a teacher at the Escuela para Maestros Especialistas en Música del Taller since the project began.

Where we are

Taller de Músics Music School
Requesens, 3-5
08001 Barcelona
t. 93 329 56 67
m. 608 381 118
[email protected]

How to get here
Bus: D50, V11, H16, 55, 120
Metro: L2 Sant Antoni (exit Villarroel)

Percussion group