DRUM

Individual classes | Presential and online

The drum course is divided in 9 terms that explore various subjects of the learning process. From the technique to the ear training, including reading and writing, the students will improve their skills and execute what they learned during the course.

Teachers | Presential and online classes:

Vera Figueiredo and Fernando Amaro

Exclusively for presential classes:

Cuca Teixeira and Andre Dea

Exclusively for online classes: Daniel Baeder
Supervision: Vera Figueiredo

 
DRUM FOR KIDS

Individual classes | presential

Developed to attend children from 4 years old, this course uses the playful as a tool to help the students during the learning process. The DRUM KIDS, written by Leonor Júnior is the chosen book to this course. The author bets on coloring the drawings, in order to introduce the children to music reading in a light and efficient way.

Available in Portuguese and/or English.

Teacher: Beatriz Cruz

Supervision: Vera Figueiredo

PERCUSSION

Individual/group classes | Presential and online

The world of percussion is broad and varied. This course offers an experience with its sounds to anyone who enjoys music and seeks a deeper understanding of percussion instruments and musical practice. The activities foster an appreciation for percussion and provide opportunities for students to actively engage in the world of music.

Rhythms, sounds, songs, and musical games are integral to the course and are shared and practiced in both individual and group classes.

Teacher: Paulo Pixu

Supervision: Vera Figueiredo

PIANO

Presential

The course is for those interested in learning to play the piano, but also for drummers who want to study harmony.

Led by pianist, composer, arranger and music producer Marcos Romera, who has just joined the IBVF Brazil teaching team.

Teacher: Marcos Romera
Supervision: Vera Figueiredo
 

LISTENING, READING, WRITING AND PLAYING

Presential and online classes

Developed to help the students to improve their knowledge and performance as musicians. This course also brings information about which area the musician can work: composer, arranger or band leader.

Knowledge is an essential tool to make a project works. The musician must to be able to work in different areas of the music scene, whether playing with a big band or a trio, taking part of a musical show, playing as a freelance musician with various artists and recording their albums, as well as members of bands in music TV programs. 

Knowledge of rhythm, melody and harmony is fundamental in musicians’ education, no matter which instrument they have chosen to play.

Teachers: Vera Figueiredo and Fernando Amaro

Supervision: Vera Figueiredo

MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

Presential

Musical education for children is the process of introducing them to the world of music in a fun and educational way, through activities that stimulate auditory perception, motor coordination, body expression, and creativity. The course is not limited to teaching musical instruments but includes various activities that help children develop musical and cognitive skills.

The musical education course is open to children from the age of 4.

Teacher: Beatriz Cruz

Supervision: Vera Figueiredo