We did the percussion lesson with Hansel, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip! It was really great introduction of the Cuban styles and influences of... read more music, and Hansel was really great at teaching to our skill levels. We got to try out three instruments, and jam together. While we covered a lot, I wish we had more time!
The percussion workshop is great for people of all skill levels, but if you or your group is already musically proficient, then you would probably prefer one of the more in depth classes that they offer. I would 100% recommend this as a must do, for anyone interested in Cuban music and culture.

  I had a fantastic time in Havana thanks to the havana music school. With Angel (a superb piano teacher) I studied piano and made a lot of progress. Everyone is... read more super nice and welcoming and the teachers are top! I would definately come back! A huge thank you to everyone!

  I have taken 10-hour guitar and 5-hour salsa lessons with Marcos and Yaimara who are both versatile, patient and organized during my one-week stay in Havana.

Mr.Miguel... read more coordinated with me from the initial booking to the end of my journey. His instant and informative communication enables me to experience the rich Cuban’s music landscape within a short period of time.

Havana music school sits in the music neighborhood Vedado, which is 25min’s bike to Habana Vieja and 5 min’s walk to F.A.C, the famous cultural headquarter of Cuban art, music and the coolest people. The casa of music school itself is an oasis to escape from the life material scarcity and other real difficulties that the country is facing after the pandemic. Selfishly, I wish this place could be my secret music garden always as what it is

Guitar Course
I myself is an amateur living-room guitar player who hasn’t taken any formal music training after primary school. With Marcos’ eye-opening guitar lessons,
- I am able to learn to play 3 genres : Son, Danzon and Bolero within 4 days ;
- As a composer and producer, Marcos opens a door of Cuban percussions and vocal music for me. He even patiently corrects my Spanish, a language that I have never had any interest of learning before ;
- As a band director, Marcos rearrange the music sheets adapting to my playing and singing style, and I have been able to progress everyday with the course content that tailored to my interest and needs.
- 10-hour class is definitely just an entree, I sincerely wish the country could prioritize on advancing its internet infrastructure, so I can come back to work remotely and study with Marcos for a longer period of time.

Salsa Course
I took an hour salsa class prior to joining Yaimara’s classes, and this concluded my brief personal history of dance. With Yaimara’s progressive salsa lessons,
- I am able to learn the movement of four steps, different hand gestures and half/full/under/above turns ;
- As a experienced teacher and great dancer, Yaimara delivered her class within a systematic structure, which allows beginner like me to follow up and progress quickly;
- As a great person, Yaimara’s class is filled with good laugh and joy, which itself constitute the reason for a Havana revisit

I can continue writing another 19784 words about my music journey in HMS, but I highly recommend those who is patient and curious enough to read my comments till here just come to Havana, meet the musicians in HMS, and write your own story.

As said, Havana is a place with no precedent. You might come home with more questions than answers. I am only here to assure you that those will be the really good ones 🙂

  We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Havana Music School and the percussion workshop with Alejandro. We were introduced to playing the clave, maracas, guiro and congas and even a... read more short dance lesson along with the maracas. Not only did we learn a lot, but we also had lots of fun.

Alejandro is a great teacher and musician. He invited us to his concert that night where we enjoyed a performance by his jazz trio and 2 guest horn players.

We’ll be sure to spread the word and we’re already looking forward to a future visit to Cuba and the school to learn more.

  The piano lessons I had with Ingrid have changed the way I approach montuno and the Latin tradition. Really enjoyable and knowledgable, when I have internalised all I have learnt... read more then I will be back!

  I had a wonderful 6 weeks at Havana Music School. Having a background in music myself, the school team helped to tailor-made a course that was JUST RIGHT for my... read more needs and interests-- I learned to play so much Cuban and jazz on piano, percussion, vocals, and bass for the entirety of my stay. It was also wonderful to see my teachers' gigs at some of Havana's best music venues, and my teachers were all such amazing, inspiring musicians! Not only were they great teachers, they were also the most caring, genuine friends. I had the most unforgettable time in Havana, thanks to the Havana Music School team!!

  We had a fantastic experience at Havana Music School. I took a double bass course with Olivia, a great teacher and double bass player! I already liked Cuban music, but... read more I never thought it would be so amazing to learn it! In addition, she invited us to a couple of concerts that she offered with her band. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

  I took a conga-course @ Havana Music,...and it was a very very enjoyable experience. The hours were flexible and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. The teacher was enthusiastic and... read more patient (great coach). It was an amazing experience! I can highly recommend it!! If you are in Havana, don't miss it 🙂

  Together with some friends we took a percussion workshop. Appart from Congas, we were able to play all the minor percussion instruments such as maracas, guiros and clave. The best... read more thing was that after the lesson, the teacher invited us to his concert that night. Unforgetable experience.