{"id":7801,"date":"2017-04-14T18:18:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T17:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/?page_id=7801"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:26:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:26:21","slug":"drumming-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/?page_id=7801","title":{"rendered":"Samba Drumming Classes in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#01954b&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LSS-NY2019.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Feature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#01954b&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0%||0%||false|false&#8221; top_divider_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding=&#8221;20px|10px|0px|&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #fff;\">Samba drumming classes in London<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;%%202%%&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||10px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The London School of Samba offers fun Samba Drumming classes in London for beginners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;%%202%%&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||10px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No previous musical experience is needed and all you have to do is copy the instructor.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;%%202%%&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; 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You don&#8217;t need to read music! You will be with other brand new beginners and not with advanced players struggling to understand what is going on.<\/p>\n<p>We offer proper dedicated beginners <em>samba drumming classes in London for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Fun Friendly teachers &#8211; best place to learn samba!<\/h4>\n<p>Loads of people comment on how friendly and approachable our fantastic samba drumming teachers are. They break down all the patterns, and all you have to do is copy them.\u00a0 We have even more customer reviews on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UnidosdeLondres\">London School of Samba Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Testimonials Area&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; ul_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_6_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_6_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>London School of Samba &#8211; join our drumming classes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_6_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_6_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top: 56.2963%;\"><iframe id=\"fitvid0\" title=\"London School of Samba Showreel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xPlsUJEgd8A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Learning to play samba is so much fun! Our beginner&#8217;s samba drumming classes in London is perfect for learning how to play and get involved with the samba community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||10px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cSamba Drumming Classes in London \u2013 Beginners welcomed\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-on-surdo.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Samba drumming classes in London &#8211; students learning how to play samba!&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/\">London School of Samba<\/a> offers Samba Drumming classes in London for all levels.<\/p>\n<p>We love complete beginners and our fun <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/teachers-bateria\/\">samba teachers<\/a> will get you up and grooving with the band within minutes!\u00a0 The classes are run by an experienced team of musicians and music lovers, with years of experience playing Rio style samba.<\/p>\n<p>The London School of Samba will bring the sounds of carnival all the way from Rio to London just for you.<\/p>\n<h3>All ages and abilities are welcome at our samba classes<\/h3>\n<p>At our samba drumming classes in London, all ages and abilities are welcome.\u00a0 The London School of Samba has fantastic official google customer reviews for our classes.<\/p>\n<p>All arrangements are taught by ear and all you have to do is copy the instructor, so you don&#8217;t need to read music! We offer friendly dedicated beginners\u2019 classes so you can have a go at banging on a drum with the London School of Samba!<\/p>\n<h3>Samba drumming classes run by experienced teachers<\/h3>\n<p>Each samba class is run by experienced and friendly instructors who know what it is like to be a beginner.\u00a0 Our team is here to give you the confidence to start playing straight away as soon as you enter the class.<\/p>\n<p>With our help, we will get you playing a samba groove and smiling from ear to ear! All sticks and instruments are provided at our samba drumming classes.\u00a0 If you have your own samba drum, then bring it along and join in with the fun!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">Interested in joining Samba Drumming Class?<\/h3>\n<p>The London School of Samba is always here to welcome brand new members or complete beginners to our Bateria or samba drumming classes every Sunday in London.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry about your level of experience, come on down and join in the fun!<\/p>\n<p>We are a friendly, welcoming group of samba mad people and we\u2019re always happy to see new faces.\u00a0 Our team have years of experience and will get your playing an instrument as soon as you start your first samba drumming class in London.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"western\">How to Join our samba drumming classes<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-showing-caixa-pattern.jpg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Details of our next samba drumming classes in London can be found by checking our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/timetable-drumming\/\">samba classes timetable<\/a>.\u00a0 There is no commitment to come every week and come along and try it out!\u00a0 \u00a0We practice up to four times a month and you can come as often or as little as you like.\u00a0 Here is the link to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211233893721352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book your place<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on the next available samba drumming class with the London School of Samba.<\/p>\n<h4>Prices for our samba drumming classes<\/h4>\n<p>We offer &#8220;pay as you go&#8221; samba drumming classes in London.\u00a0 You do not have to sign up or commit to a monthly or yearly membership.\u00a0 Our classes are great value for money and cost \u00a310 each for a ninety-minute class.\u00a0 We have concession rates for those low income, unemployed or students at \u00a38 per class.<\/p>\n<h4>What time do the classes start on Sunday?<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\">Our classes start at 6 pm on Sundays at the WAC Centre.\u00a0 The dance class starts at 6 pm and finished at 7.30.\u00a0 The samba drumming classes start at 7:45 pm and finish approximately at 9:15 pm.\u00a0 All instruments and sticks are provided.\u00a0 All we need is you and your earplugs to join the fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have a question about our classes &#8211; contact us<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you have a question about our classes that we have not answered on this page?\u00a0 If so, then fill in our contact us form and our friendly team will be back in touch asap.<\/p>\n<p>[wpforms id=&#8221;18914&#8243; title=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samba Drumming Classes in London FAQ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the common questions beginners or people interested in our samba drumming classes in London ask.\u00a0 Remember we are a friendly bunch of samba loving people, and we look forwards to welcoming you to our classes here in London soon.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do I need previous experience, never touch a drum in my life!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We love complete beginners and yes you can join in with our samba drumming classes in London with no experience!\u00a0 Our Bateria or samba drumming classes are a lot of fun, so come on down.\u00a0 We break it down into simple steps and our teachers are world-class.\u00a0 They will have you up and banging on a drum within minutes of arriving!<\/p>\n<h3>I don&#8217;t own a samba instrument, can I borrow one?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All instruments are provided by the London School of Samba.\u00a0 You can come along and try any of the instruments.\u00a0 This allows you to have a go at everything and before you know it you will be grooving with the band!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do I need to wear earplugs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YES \u2013 the London School of Samba beginners samba classes is very LOUD!\u00a0 We highly recommend bringing your own earplugs or you can buy some at our samba drumming classes in London at the door.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I join in on my own or do I need a group of people?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You don&#8217;t need a group of friends to join our beginner&#8217;s samba drumming classes in London.\u00a0 You are more than welcome to come on your own and we are a very friendly bunch of people.\u00a0 Many people say they love the classes and make new samba friends very quickly.\u00a0 The teachers are laid back, fun and patient.\u00a0 Therefore it is perfect for anybody on their own looking for a samba drumming class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font_8\">Does it matter if I make a mistake?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"wixGuard\">\u200bDon&#8217;t worry about making mistakes.\u00a0 The only way to learn is to make mistakes, no need to worry.\u00a0 \u00a0Our teachers are fantastic and really will make you feel comfortable and relaxed.\u00a0 Within minutes you will be playing a samba groove and enjoying attention our samba drumming classes in London.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where are the samba drumming Classes held in London?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our beginner&#8217;s samba dance classes in London are held close to Waterloo train and tube station.\u00a0 We are a two-minute walk from the tube station and close to South Bank. <strong>Our Weekly Sunday Classes are held at<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterlooactioncentre.co.uk\/\">Waterloo Action Centre<\/a>, 14 Baylis Road, Waterloo, London SE1 7AA.\u00a0 You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps?q=Waterloo+Action+Centre,+Baylis+Road,+London&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=51.502145,-0.110571&amp;spn=0.008762,0.026157&amp;sll=51.495786,-0.062227&amp;sspn=0.008763,0.026157&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;hq=Waterloo+Action+Centre,&amp;hnear=Baylis+Rd,+London,+United+Kingdom&amp;t=m&amp;z=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view a map or <\/a>what3words\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w3w.co\/hurry.hurry.held\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/w3w.co\/hurry.hurry.held&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1628058047304000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHn5ex2emm7ZlS0McYTT_zO0JuI_w\">\/\/\/hurry.hurry.held<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>I want to learn how to dance Samba \u2013 do you offer dance classes?<\/h4>\n<p>The great thing about the London School of Samba is we offer both samba drumming and <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/classes\/\">samba dance classes in London<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0The samba dance class is held before the samba drumming class, so you have the chance to do both on the same day. For more information about our fun dance class, have a look at this link for our <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/timetable-drumming\/\">samba dance class on Sundays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>We something film classes for publicity and training purposes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cBy signing up for the class, participants agree to be photographed and videoed as part of the group for publicity and training purposes, unless they specifically make it known to the teacher BEFORE the start of the class.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How long does it take to join the main band?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This question is one we get all the time!\u00a0 We love having enthusiastic samba loving people join our main <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/performance-group-bateria\/\">Bateria performance group<\/a>. The first thing to do is keep coming to our beginner&#8217;s samba classes in London and start to feel comfortable playing your chosen instrument.\u00a0 Once you get to get confident, the Musical Director will have a chat with you to talk about joining our main band.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The majority of our bateria show band members all started in the beginner&#8217;s samba drumming classes.\u00a0 Keep coming along and when the time is right and we have a space in the main band you can join our main bateria show band. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wanted Experienced Samba Players in London<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/London-School-of-Samba-Bateria-Directors-Photo-Notting-Hill-Carnival-web-ready.jpeg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_style_6\">Anyone who has some serious samba or drumming experience is welcome to come down and chat about becoming a member.\u00a0 Joining the London School of Samba Show Band comes with a steep learning curve, so natural ability and a commitment to learning all our material is a must!\u00a0 If you have years of experience, then send us an email to Bateria Show Band at <a href=\"mailto:lssbateria@gmail.com\">lssbateria@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to ask about joining the main band.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||10px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Contact us about our Samba classes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/contact\/\">contact the London School of Samba<\/a> if you need any more information about our classes.&nbsp; Remember all our classes are suitable for complete beginners.&nbsp; For more information contact us at the following email addresses:<\/p>\n<p>[formcraft id=&#8217;1&#8242;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samba drumming classes in London The London School of Samba offers fun Samba Drumming classes in London for beginners. No previous musical experience is needed and all you have to do is copy the instructor. Interactive beginner-friendly classes and perfect for anybody wanting to learn how to play samba. Google Customer Reviews for Samba Drumming [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":17768,"parent":11893,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-on-surdo.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-on-surdo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-on-surdo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-on-surdo-510x382.jpg 510w\" alt=\"Samba Drumming Classes in London with Mestre Fred from the London School of Samba\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p><h2><strong>\u201cSamba Drumming Classes in London \u2013 Beginners welcomed\u201d<\/strong><\/h2><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/\">London School of Samba<\/a> offers Samba Drumming classes in London for all levels.\u00a0 We love complete beginners and our fun <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/teachers-bateria\/\">samba teachers<\/a> will get you up and grooving with the band within minutes!\u00a0 The classes are run by an experienced team of musicians and music lovers, with years of experience playing Rio style samba.\u00a0 The London School of Samba will bring the sounds of carnival all the way from Rio to London just for you.<\/p><h4>All ages and abilities are welcome at our samba classes<\/h4><p><img class=\"wp-image-17787 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/London-School-of-Samba-4.9-Star-positive-reviews-on-google-reviews.jpg\" alt=\"London School of Samba - 4.9 Star positive reviews on google reviews\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p><p>At our samba drumming classes in London, all ages and abilities are welcome.\u00a0 The London School of Samba has fantastic official google customer reviews for our classes.\u00a0 All arrangements are taught by ear and all you have to do is copy the instructor, so you don't need to read music! We offer friendly dedicated beginners\u2019 classes so you can have a go at banging on a drum with the London School of Samba!<\/p><p>Each samba class is run by experienced and friendly instructors who know what it is like to be a beginner.\u00a0 Our team is here to give you the confidence to start playing straight away as soon as you enter the class.\u00a0 With our help, we will get you playing a samba groove and smiling from ear to ear! All sticks and instruments are provided at our samba drumming classes.\u00a0 If you own your own samba drum, then bring it along and join in with the fun!<\/p><h3 class=\"western\">Interested in joining Samba Drumming Class?<\/h3><p>The London School of Samba is always here to welcome brand new members or complete beginners to our Bateria or samba drumming classes every Sunday in London.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry about your level of experience, come on down and join in the fun!\u00a0 We are a friendly, welcoming group of samba mad people and we\u2019re always happy to see new faces.\u00a0 Our team have years of experience and will get your playing an instrument as soon as you start your first samba drumming class in London.<\/p><h3 class=\"western\">How to Join our samba drumming classes<\/h3><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-showing-caixa-pattern.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-showing-caixa-pattern.jpg 600w, https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-showing-caixa-pattern-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Quadra-Night-London-School-of-Samba-with-Bloco-B-Fred-showing-caixa-pattern-510x382.jpg 510w\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p><p>Details of our next samba drumming classes in London can be found by checking our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/timetable-drumming\/\">samba classes timetable<\/a>.\u00a0 There is no commitment to come every week and come along and try it out!\u00a0 \u00a0We practice up to four times a month and you can come as often or as little as you like.\u00a0 Here is the link to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211233893721352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book your place<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on the next available samba drumming class with the London School of Samba.<\/p><h4>Prices for our samba drumming classes<\/h4><p>We offer \"pay as you go\" samba drumming classes in London.\u00a0 You do not have to sign up or commit to a monthly or yearly membership.\u00a0 Our classes are great value for money and cost \u00a310 each for a ninety-minute class.\u00a0 We have concession rates for those low income, unemployed or students at \u00a38 per class.<\/p><h4>What time do the classes start on Sunday?<\/h4><p><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\">Our classes start at 6 pm on Sundays at the WAC Centre.\u00a0 The dance class starts at 6 pm and finished at 7.30.\u00a0 The samba drumming classes start at 7:45 pm and finish approximately at 9:15 pm.\u00a0 All instruments and sticks are provided.\u00a0 All we need is you and your earplugs to join the fun!<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samba Drumming Classes in London FAQ<\/span><\/h3><p>Here are some of the common questions beginners or people interested in our samba drumming classes in London ask.\u00a0 Remember we are a friendly bunch of samba loving people, so ask us a question or come on down and band on a drum with the London School of Samba. If we have not answered your questions, then send us an email.\u00a0 This is the email address for our samba drumming or Bateria (Band) classes and info email =\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:lssbateria@gmail.com\">lssbateria@gmail.com<\/a><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do I need previous experience, never touch a drum in my life!<\/span><\/h3><p>We love complete beginners and yes you can join in with our samba drumming classes in London with no experience!\u00a0 Our Bateria or samba drumming classes are a lot of fun, so come on down.\u00a0 We break it down into simple steps and our teachers are world-class.\u00a0 They will have you up and banging on a drum within minutes of arriving!<\/p><h3>I don't own a samba instrument, can I borrow one?<\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All instruments are provided by the London School of Samba.\u00a0 You can come along and try any of the instruments.\u00a0 This allows you to have a go at everything and before you know it you will be grooving with the band!<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do I need to wear earplugs?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YES \u2013 the London School of Samba beginners samba classes is very LOUD!\u00a0 We highly recommend bringing your own earplugs or you can buy some at our samba drumming classes in London at the door.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I join in on my own or do I need a group of people?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You don't need a group of friends to join our beginner's samba drumming classes in London.\u00a0 You are more than welcome to come on your own and we are a very friendly bunch of people.\u00a0 Many people say they love the classes and make new samba friends very quickly.\u00a0 The teachers are laid back, fun and patient.\u00a0 Therefore it is perfect for anybody on their own looking for a samba drumming class.<\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"font_8\">Does it matter if I make a mistake?<\/h3><p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"wixGuard\">\u200bDon't worry about making mistakes.\u00a0 The only way to learn is to make mistakes, no need to worry.\u00a0 \u00a0Our teachers are fantastic and really will make you feel comfortable and relaxed.\u00a0 Within minutes you will be playing a samba groove and enjoying attention our samba drumming classes in London.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where are the samba drumming Classes held in London?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our beginner's samba dance classes in London are held close to Waterloo train and tube station.\u00a0 We are a two-minute walk from the tube station and close to South Bank. <strong>Our Weekly Sunday Classes are held at:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/webjam.com\/waterlooactioncentre\/home\/contact_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterloo Action Centre (near Waterloo Station & The Old Vic).<\/a>\u00a0 The address of our dance and drumming classes on Sunday is at 14 Baylis Road, Waterloo, London SE1 7AA.\u00a0 You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps?q=Waterloo+Action+Centre,+Baylis+Road,+London&hl=en&ll=51.502145,-0.110571&spn=0.008762,0.026157&sll=51.495786,-0.062227&sspn=0.008763,0.026157&vpsrc=0&hq=Waterloo+Action+Centre,&hnear=Baylis+Rd,+London,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view a map or <\/a>what3words\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w3w.co\/hurry.hurry.held\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/w3w.co\/hurry.hurry.held&source=gmail&ust=1628058047304000&usg=AFQjCNHn5ex2emm7ZlS0McYTT_zO0JuI_w\">\/\/\/hurry.hurry.held<\/a><\/span><\/p><h4>I want to learn how to dance Samba \u2013 do you offer dance classes?<\/h4><p>The great thing about the London School of Samba is we offer both samba drumming and <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/classes\/\">samba dance classes in London<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0The samba dance class is held before the samba drumming class, so you have the chance to do both on the same day. For more information about our fun dance class, have a look at this link for our <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/timetable-drumming\/\">samba dance class on Sundays<\/a>.<\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How long does it take to join the main band?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This question is one we get all the time!\u00a0 We love having enthusiastic samba loving people join our main <a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/drumming\/performance-group-bateria\/\">Bateria performance group<\/a>. The first thing to do is keep coming to our beginner's samba classes in London and start to feel comfortable playing your chosen instrument.\u00a0 Once you get to get confident, the Musical Director will have a chat with you to talk about joining our main band.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The majority of our bateria show band members all started in the beginner's samba drumming classes.\u00a0 Keep coming along and when the time is right and we have a space in the main band you can join our main bateria show band. <\/span><\/p><h2>Wanted Experienced Samba Players in London<\/h2><p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/London-School-of-Samba-Bateria-Directors-Photo-Notting-Hill-Carnival-web-ready.jpeg\" alt=\"London School of Samba Bateria Directors Photo Notting Hill Carnival-web-ready\" width=\"600\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p><p class=\"paragraph_style_6\">Anyone who has some serious samba or drumming experience is welcome to come down and chat about becoming a member.\u00a0 Joining the London School of Samba Show Band comes with a steep learning curve, so natural ability and a commitment to learning all our material is a must!\u00a0 If you have years of experience, then send us an email to Bateria Show Band at <a href=\"mailto:lssbateria@gmail.com\">lssbateria@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to ask about joining the main band.<\/p><h4>Contact us about our Samba classes<\/h4><p>You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/contact\/\">contact the London School of Samba<\/a> if you need any more information about our classes.\u00a0 Remember all our classes are suitable for complete beginners.\u00a0 For more information contact us at the following email addresses:<\/p><ul><li>Samba drumming classes in London - Bateria (Band) and music-related: <a href=\"mailto:lssbateria@gmail.com\">lssbateria@gmail.com<\/a><\/li><li>Samba dance classes in London - Dance, performance group and dance classes: <a href=\"mailto:lss.dance.lss@gmail.com\">lss.dance.lss@gmail.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Introduction to Samba Instruments<\/h3><p>The London School of Samba Bateria is made up of authentic instruments imported from Brazil.\u00a0 Here is a list of just some of the instruments you will be playing at our fun samba drumming classes in London.\u00a0The core instruments are:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#surdo\">Surdo<\/a> - (the bass drums)<\/li><li><a href=\"#caixa\">Caixa<\/a> - (the snare drums)<\/li><li><a href=\"#repenique\">Repenique<\/a> - (a high pitched drum)<\/li><li><a href=\"#chocalho\">Chocalho<\/a> - (a shaker made of jingles similar to those found on a tambourine, but attached to a frame)<\/li><li><a href=\"#agogo\">Agogo Bells<\/a> - (bells of different pitch)<\/li><li><a href=\"#tambourim\">Tamborim<\/a> - (a small handheld drum)<\/li><\/ul><h3><a name=\"surdo\"><\/a>Surdo<\/h3><p>Surdo's are commonly found in a bateria in three different sizes. The largest two hold the beat between them, with the smallest drum playing more intricate patterns. The shell of the surdos in a Brazilian samba school are made of aluminium, most commonly 18\", 20\" and 22\" in diameter and 60cms deep, with the drum skin, made from goat skin. Primeira (\"first\") is the deepest tuned surdo, Segunda (\"second\") tuned higher and teceira (\"third\") tuned higher still.<\/p><h3><a name=\"caixa\"><\/a>Caixa<\/h3><p>Caixa de Guerra (Lit. Box of War)<br \/>The caixa can also be played \"Em cima\", at shoulder height, helping to project the sound of the drum further. (sambasupplies.com)<br \/>navel level, \"em baixo\" (below) is the style we play here at the LSS.<\/p><h3><a name=\"repenique\"><\/a>Repenique<\/h3><p>(Sometimes known as \"repique\" or \"surdo de repinique\") often used to give \"calls\" to the rest of the drummers to enter into the samba and has a role of holding time for the bateria and adding colour to the sound.<\/p><h3><a name=\"chocalho\"><\/a>Chocalho<\/h3><p>The chocalho will generally play in the first part<br \/>of the enredo and is silent in the second part (sambasupplies.com), the chocalho adds swing to the samba and colour in its particular stops and starts.<\/p><h3><a name=\"agogo\"><\/a>Agogo Bells<\/h3><p>Traditionally a pair of bells, but some samba schools use a set of 3 or four bells (Imperio Serrano were the first to use this). The agogo is the instrument that has remained closest to its purest \/ original form when created in\u00a0 Africa before being brought to Brazil.<\/p><h3><a name=\"tambourim\"><\/a>Tamborim<\/h3><p>The highest pitch instrument and provides swing through its turning properties (carreteiro) and melody through the interesting and complex set of patterns they play.<\/p><p>Cuica<br \/>Reco-Reco (similar to guiro), rarely used in samba schools in favour of chocalho<br \/>Ganza<br \/>Frigideira (Frying pan)<br \/>Pandeiro<br \/>Tarol (small snare drum)<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7801","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7801"}],"version-history":[{"count":78,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18988,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7801\/revisions\/18988"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11893"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}