Alex
Talbot
Percussionist | Producer | Educator
About
Alex is an expert in Brazilian carnival music.
After graduating from City, University of London, Alex spent close to a decade as a percussionist, teacher and arranger as part of Rhythms of The City (ROTC).
After leaving ROTC in 2022, Alex established himself as a leading authority on the music of the Rio carnival.
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Alex is grateful to hold the following positions in London:
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Pocket Bloco - Creator and Director
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Music Social - Co-founder and Director of Education
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Brazilian Fantasy - Musical Director and Percussionist
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Samba Azul - Percussionist
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LEOA - Percussionist and Producer
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Imperio da Rainha School of Samba - Director of Bateria
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Paraiso School of Samba - Guest Director
Production
Consultancy
Take your project to the next level
Alex is the UK’s foremost production consultant for authentic samba music from Rio de Janeiro.​
Alex can provide:
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Composition and arrangements
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World class performance on authentic Brazilian instruments
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Editing and mixing services for large ensemble recording
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Live and studio sound engineering consultancy
Teaching
Alex teaches at the highest level in London and internationally.
Alex has a pragmatic and comprehensive teaching method applicable to complete beginners and experienced professionals.
Students can learn:
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How to play a huge range of Brazilian percussion instruments
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How to read music notation
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Essential musicianship skills for performing
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Professional skills in rhythmic discipline
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Leadership and education skills