Lessons /Courses

       Ronaldo has taught privately and in groups at Pro-Arte and Sesc-Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. Nowadays, he has a large number of students of all ages and different interests.

Private Lessons

        The following subjects are covered:

        Technique: Hand development, posture, relaxation, breathing, exercises for the wrists and fingers. Study material: Interpretation of the Rudiments - Buddy Rich, Stick Control - George L. Stone, Master Studies - Joe Morello.


        Independence and Coordination: Study material: 4 Way Coordination- M.Dahlgren and E. Fine, Syncopation-Ted Reed, The New Breed- Gary Chester.


        Reading: Snare Drum exercises, Try- Outs, Carl Gardner books, Morris Goldenberg book, etc

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        Studies on the various styles: Brazilian rhythms (Samba, Baião, Maracatu, etc),Rock, Jazz, Latin Rythms,Funk, Reggae, etc.


         Analysis on the style of famous drummers.


Special Courses/ Workshops


        I. “The Drums In Brazilian Music”.

        Studies on the various rythms found in Brazilian Music: SAMBA and it’s variations: Crossed –Samba, Samba-Jazz,Bossa- Nova, Partido- Alto,Samba- Funk, etc. BAIÃO, XAXADO, MARACATU, XOTE, MARCHA, FREVO, MAXIXE, etc.
        Study on these rhythms adapted to the brushes.
        Studies on the necessary coordination to play these rhythms.
        Analysis on the styles and performances of famous Brazilian drummers: Edison Machado, Dom Um Romão, Milton Banana, Luciano, Perrone, etc.
 

        II. “Lots of Jazz”.

        History of the Drums in Jazz, since Baby Dodds (analysis on the 1st solo recorded by Dodds), until modern days (Roy Haynes, Jack De Johnette, etc).
        Studies on Technique, Coordination and Independence necessary to play Jazz styles.
        The study of the brushes (methods by Philly Joe Jones and Ed Thigpen).
        Analysis on styles and solos of famous drummers: Baby Dodds, Jo Jones, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Roy Haynes, Tony Williams, etc.
 

 

     

    Ronaldo Alvarenga
    (21) 2553-3656
    (21) 9139-0558
    ronaldo.alvarenga@yahoo.com.br