20th – 27th May 2027
A week-long series of salsa ensemble workshops. These sessions are tailored for musicians who want to strengthen their salsa ensemble skills. Participants will explore existing arrangements, refine their ensemble playing, and receive focused instrumental guidance with a special emphasis on the rhythmic foundations of Cuban music.
If you’re not sure if you qualify for this retreat, please get in touch with us and outline your previous experience. We can let you know if we think it would be suitable.
The week-long retreats are split between tuition and practice time, making the most of the amazing location (mountain walks, beaches, snorkelling, sunbathing, star-gazing, horse riding etc. ), relaxing and of course, eating and drinking.
Course tutor
David Pattman. David’s experience includes playing with Omara Portuondo of the Buena Vista Social Club, Cachaito Lopez, Cubanismo, Anga Diaz, Roberto Plá, Snowboy, Django Bates, Alex Wilson, Slim Gailard, Carlos ‘Patato’ Valdez and Daniel Ponce as well as Jacob Collier and Paul McCartney.
Accommodation and Prices
Prices:
The price includes seven nights’ accommodation, three meals a day, and five days x four hours of tuition. (Please see below for costs not included.)
- Earlybird rate: a non-refundable deposit of £150 paid before March 5th.
- Regular rate: a deposit paid after March 5th.
- Full payment: due by 1st May.
Let us know if you would like to arrange to pay for the instalments.
Single Room: (please note, you will still be sharing a bathroom)
*Earlybird Single Room: £845
Regular Single Room: £935 (1-3 available)
Shared rooms: 3 available
Earlybird Shared Room: £725
Regular Shared Room: £795
Glamping (2 people per tent):
Earlybird Glamping: £675 each
Regular Glamping: £730
What the retreat includes:
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- 4 hours of tuition x 5 days plus practice time.
- 7 nights accommodation.
- 3 meals a day.
- Accommodation – shared, single rooms or glamping.
- Access to percussion instruments, piano and bass amp.
- An opportunity to perform on the last night at a local bar.
- The chance to stay in a beautiful farmhouse in the spectacular countryside, away from the distractions of everyday life.
Not included:
For more information, visit our travel information page.
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- Flights
- Airport transfers:
- Seguro de Viagem
- Extra nights accommodation
- Extra meals
- Alcohol
How to book
Step 1: Fill out our registration form below.
Step 2: Pay your deposit or make a full payment by clicking on the payment link below.
Step 3: Pay the outstanding balance directly to our bank account by the date listed.
Please check we have spaces and read our Cancellation and Participation Guide before booking.
Registration Form & Payment Links
A comida estava super saborosa e nutritiva, e as vistas da quinta, com vista para o mar, com céus dourados e a Via Láctea, foram verdadeiramente inesquecíveis.
Mas o que mais adorei foi passar tempo com estes seres humanos incríveis, que são genuinamente devotados à música, ao ensino e à construção de comunidade de uma forma tão divertida, humilde, terrena e sincera. Estas são qualidades que raramente encontrei em professores, por isso conhecer a Vicky e o Dave foi como um presente precioso que trouxe muita alegria à minha vida.
Mal posso esperar para voltar. Obrigado!
Continuo a cantar excertos das canções... os meus neurónios fizeram todo o tipo de novas ligações à medida que aprendi a equilibrar o movimento, as palmas e o canto em diferentes compassos - como esfregar a barriga e dar palmadinhas na cabeça!
Ótima comida e alojamento também.
O cenário era simplesmente deslumbrante - céus enormes, pores do sol incríveis e muito tranquilo, um verdadeiro refúgio das nossas vidas agitadas.
Vicky e Dave são anfitriões maravilhosos, fizeram-nos sentir muito bem-vindos e em casa, pessoas tão gentis e genuínas.
