Weeks 1-8 Universal Access You will need to download Zoom to watch live classes. The meeting ID and password is 416 651 7529. Log in to watch, then come back any time to watch on-demand below. Classes are Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. from July 8th to August 29th. Missed one? See the class video archive below to get caught up! Click for our outstanding Kids’ Activity Guide for anytime activities that are educational, fun, and engaging – even beyond COVID. 1 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Son’ Rhythms Classes begin with a warm-up and building strength and technique for each week. You should find this easier each time Warm-up with your drum Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. 2-3 Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loop-1-•-2-3-Clave.m4a 3-2 Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loop-1-•-3-2-Clave.m4a Martillo https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loop-1-•-Martillo.m4a Martillo + 2-3 Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loop-1-•-Martillo-2-3-Clave.m4a Martillo + 3-2 Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loop-1-•-Martillo-3-2-Clave.m4a Bonus Videos of Practice Loops: 2-3 Clave3-2 ClaveMartillo×2-3 ClaveClose×3-2 ClaveClose×MartilloClosePlay-Along Videos from Popular Songs Bruca Maniguá Orgullo de los Soneros El adios de este momento 2 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Son Montuno’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. Campana https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-2-•-Campana.m4a Congas https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-2-•-Congas.m4a Guiro https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-2-•-Guiro-Son-Montuno.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-2-•-Ensemble-Son-Montuno.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs Kila Kike Y Chocolate Como Traiga la Yuca Dame un Cachito Pa’huele 3 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Danzón’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. Baqueteo https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-3-•-Baqueteo.m4a Tumbaó https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-3-•-Tumbao.m4a Guiro https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-3-•-Guiro-Danzon.m4a Ensemble (Danzón) https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-3-•-Ensemble-Danzon.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs El bombín de Barreto Las alturas de Simpson Tres Lindas Cubanas 4 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Conga’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. 3-2 Rumba Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-4-•-3-2-Rumba-Clave.m4a Conga https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-4-•-Conga.m4a Sartenes https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-4-•-Sartenes.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-4-•-Ensemble-Conga.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs La Comparsa De Los Congos La Chambelona Vamos Jose 5 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Mozambique’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. 2-3 Rumba Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-5-•-2-3-Rumba-Clave.m4a Bombo https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-5-•-Bombo-Mozambique.m4a Congas https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-5-•-Ensemble-Mozambique.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ACSD-WEEK-3-•-Ensemble-Danzon.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs PELLO el AFROKAN Mozambique Lo Que Traigo Es Sabroso 6 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Guaguancó’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. 3-2 Rumba Clave https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-6-•-3-2-Rumba-Clave.m4a Bombo https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-6-•-Bombo.m4a Palitos https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-6-•-Ensemble.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-6-•-Palitos.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs Parece Mentira En Opuestas Regiones Ese Señor 7 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Bomba’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. Guicharo https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-7-•-Guicharo.m4a Cua https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-7-•-Cua.m4a Buleador https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-7-•-Buleador.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-7-•-Ensemble.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs Mayelá Tocame la Bomba Siré e Siré 8 Watch ClassThe Week’s Work ‘Plena’ Rhythms Weekly Rhythm Sheet (PDF) Practice Loops Use these loops to focus in on the individual rhythms and repeat them until comfortable. Each set starts with two bars of baseline beats with a metronome so you can get the beat in your ear and body. Timbale https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-8-•-Timbale-Bells.m4a Campana https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-8-•-Campana.m4a Congas https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-8-•-Congas.m4a Ensemble https://www.music-lessons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACSD-WEEK-8-•-Ensemble-.m4a Play-Along Videos from Popular Songs Las Tarimas Ahora Sí Ola de la Mar