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Percussion: rhythm and groove

Start Wed 30 September '26
19:30 - 21:30

9 sessions

Prices

Basic price: € 175
All prices

Location OPEK
Vaartkom 4
3000 Leuven

More about the location(s)

Language & teacher(s) Dutch/English

In this series, we’ll embark on a rhythmic journey around the world: from West African basic rhythms to Colombian cumbia, from Brazilian samba to contemporary pop grooves.

The WISPER congas form the backbone of our percussion band. We complement the grooves with shakers, hands, sticks, cowbells and woodblocks.

We focus on ensemble playing, hand and stick technique, and explore the characteristic feel of different styles from all corners of the world. In this way, we build a strong rhythm collective. For anyone who wants to get to know all kinds of rhythms and discover a rich array of percussion instruments!

Practical

WISPER has a number of congas, djembes and smaller percussion instruments of its own, but you’re certainly welcome to bring your own percussion instruments too!

Level of experience

Niveau X: this course is for anyone (whether experienced or not) who wants to discover the rhythms and instruments of percussion. Experienced drummers who want to try their hand at mixed percussion are also welcome.

Sessions

  • Wed 30 September '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 7 October '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 14 October '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 21 October '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 28 October '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 18 November '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 25 November '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 2 December '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival
  • Wed 9 December '26
    19:30 - 21:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival

Location(s)

  • OPEK Vaartkom 4
    3000 Leuven Show on map

    Check www.opek.be for more information about how to get here. At the first session, you will be welcomed by someone from WISPER who will tell you exactly where in/around the building your course takes place.

    Good to know if you take a full-day course here: for the lunch break, you can bring your own lunch, eat in at Café Entrepot or buy something at the Lidl supermarket around the corner.

Prices

  • Better world price
    € 193 Choose this price and contribute to the course of someone who can’t afford it without help. How wonderful is that?
  • Basic price
    € 175 Covers the cost of your course. Nothing less, nothing more.
  • Reduced price
    € 140 If money is tight (right now).
  • Holders of Cultuurkaart KU Leuven
    € 131 For students at KU Leuven, UC Leuven-Limburg and LUCA Campus Lemmens
  • Social discount UiTPAS Leuven
    € 35 (max 6 / year) only for Leuven citizens

Teacher

Jef Callebaut

Jef Callebaut is a percussionist, composer, performer and music educator. There is no instrument or…
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