GILMAR GOMES MASTERCLASS
THE ART OF BUILDING GROOVES
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A CongaChops Masterclass exploring something every percussionist needs but few ever study directly — how to build layered grooves that breathe and come alive.
Few players approach percussion orchestration with the depth and creativity of Gilmar Gomes.
Forged in the street samba scene of his native Salvador, Brazil and refined across a career working with Richard Bona, Meshell Ndegeocello, Enrique Iglesias, and Carlinhos Brown, Gilmar builds his grooves from scratch, layer by layer. In this masterclass, he breaks down every decision along the way —and how you can apply that same creative thinking to bring your full musical personality to whatever you play.
What you’ll learn
Gilmar's upbringing in Salvador, Brazil and how the street samba scene shaped his playing
How he developed his unique approach to percussion orchestration across genres
A step-by-step breakdown of how Gilmar builds his grooves from scratch
How to orchestrate rhythms across multiple instruments in a percussion ensemble
How to express yourself with a truly unique voice no matter what you play
More from inside the Masterclass…
Who this Masterclass is for
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players on any percussion instrument
Musicians looking to develop a deeper sense of groove and musical creativity
Anyone ready to think beyond patterns and start making music
What’s Included
Over 90 minutes of exclusive video content
A step-by-step breakdown of how Gilmar creates his grooves
Individual videos for each instrument track in the ensemble
Split-screen video of the complete percussion ensemble
Curated playlists of Gilmar's favorite influential records
A playlist of recordings featuring Gilmar on percussion
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