Spain, ANDALUCIA - Learn Flamenco Guitar, Jose Leon, Our beautiful centre near Orgiva, Granada province, southern Spain, 25 Sep 2021
Come and relax in our beautiful centre in the Alpujarras, a stunning mountainous region of Andalucia in southern Spain. Gorgeous vegetarian food, sub-tropical gardens, mountain views, an idyllic pool and traditional-style simple Andalucian accommodation. Meet like-minded people to share the week with. As well as the course, you will also be offered yoga or tai chi, and a day trip into the mountains with a gentle hike and visits to unspoiled mountain villages.
Learn Flamenco Guitar week:
The captivating sound of the Flamenco guitar is unmistakable. Rhythmic, percussive, melodic, haunting and intensely passionate, it is a pivotal element of an art form renowned for its fire, mystery, spirit and drama. The course gives an authentic insight into the rhythms, accompaniment, techniques, forms and their origins. Elusive traditions and conventions are demystified in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, imparting confidence and a deeper understanding.
Flamenco guitar is part of an oral tradition and José’s teaching follows a time-tested method, relying more on the ear than any written medium. Learning is reinforced by demonstration, repetition, explanation and encouragement, which helps connect with the music and dancers in a more instinctive and intuitive way.
No prior knowledge of Flamenco, academic musical training or reading needed but some basic knowledge of guitar is useful. Please bring a nylon-stringed guitar if you can. (A few may be available to borrow, check in advance.)
