We explore the chord voicings, baselines and rhythms and then we add these 3 components together to create our first Bossa Nova groove.
An exploration of syncopation, phrasing, and other rhythmic nuances in Samba and Bossa Nova styles. Learn how to read and play syncopated rhythms.
We explore a number of simple but beautiful Brazilian tunes to build your foundational repertoire in the Samba & Bossa Nova music styles.
Love Jobim’s music? Learn how to get started with Jobim’s iconic tunes including “Girl From Ipanema” & “Corcovado”. A masterclass hosted by Jovino.
A beginner focused session exploring Brazilian rhythms, chord voicings, and comping patterns for grooves in Samba and Bossa Nova style.
Brazilian master Jovino breaks down 2 Bossa Nova classics. We study Jobim’s tunes “É Preciso Dizer Adeus” and “Fotografia” for solo piano.
Learning the Bossa Nova groove is challenging for beginners. We take 2 iconic Brazilian tunes and explore simple bass lines and voicings to jump start your journey.
This course contains short studies with Jovino Santos Neto covering chords and voicings, progressions, rhythmic drills, and practice exercises and tips.
This course explores the sounds, rhythms, & subtle nuances of Brazilian music. Continue your piano journey studying the colourful music of Brazil.
Learn the groove of authentic Brazilian Samba & Bossa Nova piano. Taught by 3–time Latin Grammy nominee and master pianist Jovino Santos Neto.
In this seminar we arrange the delightful Bossa Nova tune Meditation (Meditação) by Antonio Carlos Jobim including the harmony, melody, comping, and improvisation.
We explore a selection of less well-known Bossa Nova tunes. For each tune Jovino outlines harmonic considerations, accompaniment, and improvisation.
