Welcome to the OVM Website


Our first eBook ‘Introduction to Samba Batucada‘ is now available (click on elearning) ~ Edun Ara-bloco de carnaval, 3rd to 5th Sept in Kenda l~ Rhythm Matters, beginners level percussion workshop in samba, pagode and salsa, 17th to 19th Sept in Hitchin

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One Voice Music offers high quality education and training in Brazilian and Cuban percussion & dance for all levels of ability. We run weekend and three to four day workshops and modular courses.


Go to the workshops section of our site to see if there’s a study opportunity for your level coming soon.



EXCITING NEWS – new samba eBook
Our first eBook called ‘Introduction to Samba Batucada’ is now available. more…


Changes to OVM Shop
The OVM Shop has changed hands. The online store is now a new standalone shop trading under the name Rhythm & Spice. more…


Forthcoming workshops…

ẸDÙN ARÁ at Mintfest, Kendal – 3rd to 5th Sept ’10
A weekend of percussion, dance and song workshops culminating in a parade. The price for the full weekend of tuition is £20* per person (£12pp concessions). Register NOW! The closing date for bookings is 20th August. more…


RHYTHM MATTERS, 17th to 19th Sept
A weekend workshop for beginners focussing on the percussion played in a small ensemble covering samba, pagode and salsa. more…


MANGODRUM – a percussion composer for Windows
Written by MightyMango in collaboration with One Voice Music, MangoDrum software is a valuable tool for composing percussion grooves and helping you and your group learn and practice your repertoire away from the rehearsal room.
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