We explore a selection of less well-known Bossa Nova tunes. For each tune Jovino outlines harmonic considerations, accompaniment, and improvisation.
Join this seminar to explore Brazilian Baião rhythms & grooves. We examine the syncopation and rhythmic nuances and then apply in context of Brazilian tunes.
Love Jobim’s music? Learn how to get started with Jobim’s iconic tunes including “Girl From Ipanema” & “Corcovado”. A masterclass hosted by Jovino.
Learn the syncopation, rhythmic division, and the feel of the Samba groove found in Brazilian piano. Jovino answers students questions on Brazilian piano styles.
A seminar dedicated to “Samba Jazz” – an instrumental subgenre of samba that emerged in the bossa nova ambit in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Brazil
Learn the most important principles for playing and performing solo piano. We discuss voicings, intros, endings, improvisation, and how to create a full and complete performance.
Explore 2 tunes with Brazilian piano guru Jovino Santos Neto. We take the ballad “Campinas” and the Baião “Bebê” and explore melody, harmony, and improvisation with a Brazilian flavour.
Learn the Brazilian tunes “Café Com Pão”, “Joãozinho Boa Pinta”, & “Samba de Orly”. Jovino teaches the melody, harmony, accompaniment, and arrangement principles.
In this live seminar we demystify the tune “Chega de Saudade” by Antônio Carlos Jobim. We explore the melody of the tune, a harmonic analysis, and tips for solo piano players.
A listening session with Jovino, who will introduce several pianists who have defined the language of Brazilian piano. An in-depth exploration of what makes Brazilian music special.