Single Class
$120 / hour
- Posture & hand placement
- Sounds: abierto/seco, caja, campana
If you enroll in the 16-class package within 30 days, this session is credited.
Rooted rhythm. Living culture.
Private Bomba drum lessons (buleo), community workshops, and cultural education—con cariño y disciplina.
What is Bámbula Studio?
Quick facts
San Juan, PR
@bambula_studio
Meet the Owner/Founder and Creative Director
Private Classes (Buleo)
Buleo with Puerto Rican Bomba Drum
Buleo Básico
Intermedio
Avanzado
Beginner Dance
Intermediate Dance
Advanced Dance
If you’re unsure of your level, we can do a $15 initial evaluation to place you correctly.
For campuses & institutions
Institutional Workshops
Programs for universities, colleges, and institutions: lecture-demonstrations, hands-on residencies, and culturally grounded talks in Puerto Rican Bomba.
Ideal for music, dance, Latinx/Caribbean studies, cultural competency trainings, chapels, and cultural initiatives. Content adapts to course outcomes and audience level.
- Lecture-demo · 60–90 minutes
- Hands-on workshop · 2–3 hours
- Residency or multi-day series · tailored
Custom pricing based on scope, duration, and travel. Inquire for a tailored proposal.
Inquire for datesSample Outcomes
- Lecture-demo: history, rhythm family (sicá, yubá, cuembé, holandé), call-and-response
- Hands-on: basic step/paseo, ensemble coordination, cultural context
- Residency options: multi-day modules, culminating share or performance
- Audience: students, faculty, and community partners
- Logistics: on-site space, sound, and travel coordination
What affects pricing
- Duration: 1-hour lecture demo to multi-day residency
- Format: hands-on vs lecture-only
- On-site needs: space, sound, equipment
- Travel and lodging
- Audience size and goals
FAQ
How is workshop pricing determined?
Custom pricing based on scope, duration, and travel. Inquire for a tailored proposal.
- Duration: 1-hour lecture demo to multi-day residency
- Format: hands-on vs lecture-only
- On-site needs: space, sound, equipment
- Travel and lodging
- Audience size and goals
Do I need my own drum?
No. If you have one, bring it. If not, we’ll adapt with practice surfaces and technique.
Are lessons in Spanish or English?
Either—your choice. The tradition is Puerto Rican; we honor both languages.
Where are lessons held?
In-person (DFW area) or we can arrange a suitable space. No virtual lessons listed by default.
Waitlist (DFW, Central Time)
Share your availability and interests. When a time slot reaches quorum, We’ll email you with dates and next steps. No payment now—just interest.
EN: Share your availability and interests above. Once a time slot reaches the minimum students, I’ll email you with dates and next steps.
ES: Comparte tu disponibilidad e intereses arriba. Cuando una franja horaria alcance el mínimo de estudiantes, te escribiré con fechas y próximos pasos.
Policies
- Transportation: if a lesson is held away from my home, an additional $0.65 per mile (round-trip) applies.
- Package expiration: all packages expire 365 days after purchase; unused classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Recordings: recording the teacher during class isn’t allowed. Specific educational recordings can be coordinated at the end of class.