WEEKLY CLASSES Brazilian Samba Drumming — ALL LEVELS

NOT A FREE TICKET

YOU MUST PAY YOUR CLASS AT RECEPTION £12/ CLASS (BANK CARD)

WEEKLY DRUMMING CLASSES

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Hosted by: Império da Rainha School of Brazilian Samba

WE ARE THE WINNERS OF NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2025! BEST BRAZILIAN BAND!

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Join us every Monday evening for a vibrant, high-energy journey into the art of Brazilian samba drumming! Whether you’ve never touched a drum before or already have some experience, our friendly and passionate bateria will welcome you.

All genders and identities welcome — samba is for everyone!

EVERY WEEK, you’ll:
✅ Learn the rhythms and instruments that bring Rio’s carnaval to life
✅ Build confidence and technique with expert guidance
✅ Play as part of a real samba bateria (drum ensemble)

✅ Join the Bateria Tropa Trovão and play at Notting Hill Carnival 2026 and other gigs opportunities!

Your Teachers

You’ll be taught by some of the UK’s finest ritmistas (samba drummers):

• Mestre Brian Taylor – Master drummer and renowned samba leader
• Alex Talbot – Skilled percussionist with years of carnival experience
• Emmanuel Opoku – Specialist in Caixa (Brazilian snare) and driving samba rhythms
• Lizzie Leonard – Expert in Chocalho and a wide range of samba percussion instruments

All four have close ties with Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Samba Schools and travel to Brazil every year to parade in the baterias of different schools during Carnaval. Their deep cultural knowledge and hands-on experience bring the authentic energy of Rio straight to London.

No Drum? No Problem!

We provide instruments for use in class — just bring your enthusiasm and energy!

When & Where

🗓 Every Monday
⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 6th Floor Studio, Saw Swee Hock Building (LSE), London

£12/ CLASS PAY BY CONTACTLESS BANK CARD