JHAIR SALA MASTERCLASS
DEVELOPING YOUR OWN VOICE ON BONGÓ
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A CongaChops Masterclass exploring the phrasing, creative mindset, and Afro-Peruvian roots of one of the most distinctive bongó voices working in Latin music today.
Few bongó players of this generation bring the combination of cultural depth and creative originality that defines Jhair Sala's playing.
Best known for his decade-long percussive duo alongside Pedrito Martinez in the Pedrito Martinez Group — where together they pioneered a unique rhythmic language in a modern conjunto setting — Jhair breaks down the phrasing concepts, variations, and nuances that shaped his sound. In this masterclass, he shares the mindset that helped him draw from his Afro-Peruvian roots and musical influences — and how you can develop a voice on the bongó that is entirely your own.
What you’ll learn
Jhair's Afro-Peruvian background and the musical influences that shaped his approach
His personal phrasing concepts and the nuances behind his signature sound
Variations and soloing ideas to develop your own creative language on bongó
How to groove creatively on bell and incorporate it into your playing
The mindset behind drawing from your own background to develop your voice
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Who this Masterclass is for
Beginner, intermediate and advanced players
Bongoseros looking to develop a more expressive, personal approach
Any percussionist ready to go beyond patterns and find their own musical voice
What’s Included
Over 90 minutes of exclusive video content
Jhair's unique conceptual approach to bongó and bell
Multiple phrases, fills, and chops to work on
Tips and insights for developing creativity while grooving
Additional videos to practice each example individually
Curated playlists of Jhair's favorite influential records
Bonus videos of Jhair grooving and soloing
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