Starts: 17 Sep 2024
For intermediate players (Grade 3 ABRSM or higher) with a background in jazz, classical or pop music, this fun, practical course teaches you the dynamic role of the piano in Salsa and Afro-Cuban music. We will focus on harmonic and rhythmic development, improvising, and learning common montuno patterns found in classic Salsa and Cuban styles including Son Montuno, Mambo, Bolero and Cha Cha Cha. Students will learn through a combination of theory and practical application and will gain an understanding of the fundamental techniques, rhythms, and chord progressions that define the Cuban and Salsa piano sound.