Eduardo G. TakeLessons Instructor Drum set, Brazilian Percussion Astoria, NY

Eduardo, drummer, percussionist, author, educator and recording artist is originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil

In 1995 he completed The Certificate Program at Drummers Collective in New York City. After graduating law school at PUC/RS in 1998, he traveled to Northeastern Brazil to research and study traditional rhythms from the states of Pernambuco and Bahia.

His music training includes lessons with Kiko Freitas. Bobby Sanabria, Duduka da Fonseca, Michael Lauren and Dom Famularo; Djembe classes with Michael Winberly; workshops with Airto Moreira, Naná Vasconcelos, Cyro Baptista, Jorge Martins, Cacau Arcoverde and Taiko drums with The Kodo Group from Japan.

Since 2003 he has been part of Maracatu New York, Brazilian percussion and cultural exchange program, where he has been a featured performer, conductor and clinician.

Returning to Porto Alegre in 2004, he teamed up with composer and percussionist Esdras Bedai to create the first Maracatu group of his native state of Rio Grande do Sul: Maracatu Truvão

As a member of Nation Beat, he recorded  “Maracatuniversal”  in collaboration with Maracatu Nacao Estrela Brilhante do Recife and ”Legends of the Preacher”, with the special appearance of GRAMMY awards winners The Klezmetics. With the band he has been touring the U.S, Canada and Brazil while conducting assemblies and residencies with Universities in Syracuse and Florida.

With his wife and father-in-law, as The Myla Hardie Family Band, he recorded “Waiting for Perfection” with legendary Milton Hopkins and Chuck Rainey and performed in the U.S and Brazil.

He is the author/publisher of critically acclaimed book “Brazil for Drum set” (Tunesguedes Publishing).

Eduardo is a Vic Firth endorsee and part of Vic Firth’s educational team. He is also part of Young Audiences of New York’s roster of teaching artists.

His  recent performing and recording credits includes Nation Beat, The Myla Hardie Family Band, Michael Hardie, M’lumbo, Cyro Baptista, Frank London and the Klezmer All Stars, Rob Curto’s Forró for All, Cuzin D, and Viv e os Timoneiros (Brazil).

Eduardo is certified to teach young children the basics of rhythm and coordination as well as the intermediate/advanced drummer looking to broaden their knowledge of styles. Eduardo also offers a body percussion, maracatu e coco workshops. Classes taught in English, Portuguese or Spanish Beginners Classes includes: - Basic hand and feet technique - Music Theory - Drum rudiments - North American styles (Rock, Funk, Blues, New Orleans, Jazz) - Afro-Cuban and Caribbean styles - Soloing

Brazilian Drumset Course Description: This course gives an overview of traditional Brazilian Rhythms adapted for the drum set and is designed for intermediate to advanced drummers. The course is divided into two modules: The first module focuses on commonly known rhythms from Brazil such as Samba, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto and Baião. The second module deals specifically with rhythms from Northeastern Brazil such as Afoxé, Maracatu, Coco, Caboclinho and Frevo. The material Of this module is based on the book “Northeastern Brazilian Rhythms for Drum set, written by Eduardo. The classes are conducted in Astoria, NY by appointment only.

Drum set for beginners, Brazilian, Latin and North American styles.
Exclusive drum program divided in 8 modules of ten weeks each covering different aspects and styles of drumming

PUC/RS - Law - 1990-1998

Drum set, Brazilian Percussion

"I am so impressed with "Northeastern Brazilian Rhythms for Drum set." Eduardo  has captured the feel, techniques and sounds of Brazil! You will enjoy the adventure and step into a beautiful culture where music is a major influence! I am still learning from the book and look for more fun rhythms to play!" DOM FAMULARO (Drumming's Global Ambassador)

"Northeastern Brazil carries one of the richest musical traditions in the whole Country. Pernambuco in particular is the land of Baião, Frevo, Maracatu and many more wonderful rhythms. Eduardo did a fantastic job in studying and exposing those obscure and enchanting rhythms from Pernambuco and Bahia". DUDUKA DA FONSECA (Grammy Nominated Artist, Drummer, Educator)

"Most people, if they have any basic knowledge of Brazilian music, only know Bossa Nova and Samba. But there is tremendous variety in Brazil’s music. Eduardo has taken the lesser known Northeastern Brazilian styles and show how incredibly rich and funky they are. Now drummers have some new inspiration (and homework) to draw from as he brings out this great and challenging tradition and makes it fun to play. Vamos Embora !!!" BOBBY SANABRIA (Grammy Nominated Artist, Drummer, Educator)

"Eduardo has written an excellent and extremely helpful book. With his clear adaptations of the percussion parts to the drumset, every drummer will find this book an invaluable resource. Great Work!" MICHAEL LAUREN (Author, Drummer, International Educator)