Places to study Brazilian Percussion in Rio de Janeiro

Monobloco
One of the most well known carnaval blocos in Rio, mixing Samba, Marchinha, Coco, Funk, Congo and Samba Charme. Rehearsing at Sala Baden Powell in Copacabana.

Mondays
Beginners 6 to 8
Advanced 8 to 10

Rio Maracatu

Bringing the sounds of Pernambuco to the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Great carnaval band rehearse at Fundição Progresso in Lapa.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9

Quizomba

Carnaval bloco at Circo Voador in Lapa.

Wednesdays
Beginners 6 to 8
Advanced 8 to 10

Lapa Samba Reggae

Nice little band in the style of Olodum. Free rehearsals.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 onwards.

Maracatu Brasil

Various different courses available mostly individual. Percussion and Drum kit.

Rua Ipiranga Lananjeiras

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