Hi! I'm Renato Martins

I’m offering percussion mentoring to beginner to professional level percussionists who are looking to expand their musical and professional options and seeking to get the most out of the unlimited possibilities and diversity of percussion instruments and techniques. I’ve had the experience of changing my approach and music career as a professional percussionist in an unpredictable job market. I understand the difficulties and fears a young or even an established professional might have with the choice of dedicating a life to percussion and its career possibilities. I want to help them through it because I have valuable tips and insights to share.

A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Explore new ideas and work through challenges with an experienced, skilled and knowledgeable expert.
  • Learn the tricks of the trade that you would not ordinarily have access to through formal training or programs.
  • Broaden your perspective with new ways of operating and approaching challenges.
  • Expand your networks and obtain increased visibility of the inner workings of the percussion music industry.
  • Increase your skills, abilities, knowledge, self-confidence and self-awareness.
  • Obtain one-to-one customised support and constructive feedback.
  • Learn to share your goals and journey with your mentor and access the support you need to take you to the next level. 

WHO AM I?

RENATO MARTINS

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Renato Martins has created new techniques for traditional percussion instruments; for example, the UDU and the CAJON. He’s also known to have applied kitchen utensils as percussion instruments and has been described as an innovator of Brazilian percussion by Brazil’s specialized media. He is considered one of the most respected percussionists in the world.

As a sole percussionist, Renato has participated at the Catalunyan International Percussion festival in Barcelona, Spain, the Batuka! Brasil International Drum Festival, in Brazil, the Taipei International Percussion Convention, in Taiwan, among others and toured the US and Canada as the percussionist for Cirque Du Soleil’s show called OVO from 2009 to 2010.

Renato Martins is also a music educator. He has performed percussion clinics, master classes and workshops in festivals, cultural centers, music schools and universities in Brazil, USA, Japan, Argentine, Qatar, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, England, Belgium and other countries in Europe.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?


Regardless of your background, skills and experience, mentoring is suited to anyone who is aspiring to develop, grow or change, Mentoring is an incredibly powerful learning alliance between people for transferring knowledge and skills, understanding and cultivating industry networks, developing and enhancing individual pathways and careers, and creating opportunities to access guidance and support from an experienced individual in your industry.

Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery on the road to turning your percussionist life and your playing into a new reality. Develop, grow or change with the guidance and support from an experienced and internationally renowned percussion artist and educator.

As your virtual host, I will be happy to help you with:

PLAYING PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

  • CHOOSING A PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT TO PLAY
  • DRUMSET SKILLS
  • PERCUSSION SETS
  • HYBRID SETS
  • NEW PERCUSSION NSTRUMENTS POSSIBILITIES

EFFECTIVE PERCUSSION PRACTICE

  • TECHNIQUE
  • PRACTICE AND TIME
  • COMBINING DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES
  • PRACTICING TOOLS
  • PLAYING ALONG SOME MUSIC

IMPROVING YOUR PLAYING

  • TEMPO ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENT
  • RHYTHMIC VOCABULARY
  • DEVELOPING A PERSONAL PERCUSSION TECHNIQUE
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING CREATIVE
  • APPLYING AN INSTRUMENT'S TECHNIQUE TO ANOTHER
  • THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING MORE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS AND DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES
  • LISTENING TO MUSIC AS PART OR THE LEARNING PROCESS

GEAR

  • METRONOME
  • LOOP STATION
  • SOUND MIXER
  • MICROPHONES

PERCUSSION CARREER

  • TEACHING PERCUSSION
  • ONLINE COURSES
  • SESSION PERCUSSIONIST
  • AUDITIONING FOR A SHOW

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