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Private Bomba drum lessons (buleo), community workshops, and cultural education—con cariño y disciplina.
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San Juan, PR
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Private Classes (Buleo)
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Buleo with Puerto Rican Bomba Drum
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Beginner Buleo
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Beginner Buleo
Buleo Básico
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.
Monthly Subscription
$440 ($110/class)
- 4 private classes (1 hour each)
- Practice recordings
- Save 9%
16-Class Pack
$1,600 ($100/class)
- 16 private classes (1 hr)
- Use within 365 days
- Endurance & personal practice
- Save 17%
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.
Shared learning
Group Classes
Beginner Yubá percussion in a small-group format for students who want a shared learning experience.
This first offering focuses on foundational Yubá work across the bomba instrument family, with guided practice and ensemble awareness.
What you'll cover
Beginner Yubá Group Class (Percussion)
- History of bomba as an Afro-Puerto Rican tradition
- Introduction to bomba instruments:
- barril (1 class)
- maraca (1 class)
- cuá (1 class)
- Introduction to basic playing technique for each bomba instrument
- Fundamental barril sounds in Yubá:
- abierto
- caja
- One selected Yubá variation on barril (1 class):
- masón
- cuartiao
- leró
Series details
4-Class Group Series
$260 per person
- Fixed 4-class series
- 1 hour per class
- $65 per class
- Non-refundable
Scheduling will be confirmed once the minimum number of students is reached for a session.
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.
Not ready to book yet? Join the waitlist.
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.