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Diatonists of all levels, join forces in the (...)

Diatonists of all levels, join forces in the Grand Orchestra for Diatonists!

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Congolese singing

Welcome to the Congolese Singing course, taught by the talented singer Fredy Massamba! Fredy is a well-known (...)

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Welcome to the folk violin class! The lessons are divided into two groups: intermediate and advanced.

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Cajón para todos

The Afro-Peruvian cajón is the most widely used Afro-Peruvian musical instrument of the 20th century. Learning the (...)

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Diatonic accordion

Mathilde Dedeurwaerdere

Welcome to the group lessons for diatonic accordion!

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Flamenco percussion (cajón & palmas)

Flamenco percussion forms the essential rhythmic foundation of flamenco, with the cajón and palmas at its core. (...)

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Brazilian percussion

Brazilian percussion is rich and diverse, with a strong African influence due to the arrival of slaves (...)

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Camilo Córdoba

The Argentine Tango is known for its captivating rhythms and irregular tempo, as well as its passionate (...)

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Greek folk singing

Dimitrios Rossidis

Greek folk singing is a rich and diverse musical tradition that reflects the cultural history of Greece. (...)

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Milâd Mohammadi

The tar is a traditional string instrument from Iran, belonging to the family of long-necked lutes. It (...)

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Sevillanas are a traditional Spanish dance and music style originating from Seville. They are often danced at (...)

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West-African guitar

The Mandé culture in Burkina Faso is deeply rooted in music, stories, and social rituals, with the (...)

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Mohamed Amine El Korchi

The qanun is one of the most essential musical instruments in the Arab world. It could be (...)

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The blues guitar is a key instrument in traditional North American music, renowned for its expressive techniques (...)

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Balkan brassband

Seven & Masar Kadrievi

Balkan music is inseparable from dance and celebration. In many villages and towns in the Balkans, the (...)

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Folk ball ensemble

Marieke Van Ransbeeck

Welcome to the folk ball ensemble! Bagpipe player Marieke van Ransbeeck takes over the ensemble this year (...)

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Camilo Córdoba

Argentine tango is known for its intricate rhythms and irregular tempo, but also for its passionate melodies. (...)

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The history of the Balkan trumpet dates back to 1831 in Serbia, when Prince Miloš Obrenović ordered (...)

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Diatonic accordion

Welcome to the diatonic accordion class! Lessons are individual or, if you wish, in pairs, so that (...)

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N’goni (kamélé)

Aboubakar Traoré

The n'goni is the traditional Malian guitar. It has its origins in the ancient Mandingo kingdom, which (...)

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The UDU was originated by the Igbo and Hausa people of Nigeria. It is acually a water (...)

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Ensemble música afrocolombiana

Aurore Lacrosse

In this ensemble, you will play the repertoire of the Tambora, a musical genre from the Colombian (...)

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Ensemble Choro & Samba

Everton Firmeza

The ensemble’s name says it all. In this ensemble you will learn all about the rich repertoire (...)

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The saz belongs to the large family of long-necked lutes that can already be found on Sumerian (...)

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In this ensemble you play the repertoire of the son jarocho. Different instruments are welcome, as long (...)

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Body percussion

In body percussion, you use your body as an instrument. This course is given in group which (...)

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Galician singing

Verónica Codesal

In this course, you will learn to sing in the Galician tradition with Veronica Codesal. Even though (...)

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Flamenco (dance)

Learn flamenco dance improvisation techniques with Saïdjah Galo.

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Latin American Songs

Constanza Guzmán

In this course you’ll learn to sing in Spanish and in Portuguese. You’ll practice the Latin American (...)

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Kora (West African harp)

Mamadou Drame teaches the kora, a West African harp comprising 21 strings, by using the songs that (...)

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Diatonic harmonica

Olivier Vander Bauwede

The diatonic harmonica is an indispensable instrument for the blues. Whilst it was designed in Europe as (...)

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Banjo Clawhammer

Jérémie Fraboni

The banjo claw hammer is a particular way of playing the 5-chord banjo; it differs from the (...)

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The mandolin came into existence during the Italian baroque period, thanks to the work of great Italian (...)

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American Roots String Ensemble

Jérémie Fraboni

Le String Band de Muziekpublique se réunit une fois par semaine autour des musiques traditionnelles occidentales nées (...)

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Flamenco Singing

Discover or learn to sing different styles of "cante flamenco" (rumba, sevillanas, tangos, bulerias, etc…), their origins (...)

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The foundations of music are rhythm, harmony and, of course, melody.

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Frame drums from Southern Italy

Emanuela Lodato

The traditional percussion of Southern Italy is done with frame drums of different sizes, with and without (...)

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Oud (oriental lute)

These lessons aim to develop the classical and modern technique of the oud by studying oriental methods.

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Ensemble Swing manouche

Renaud Dardenne

By playing, experimenting and improvising the student will get acquainted with the many aspects on Django’s music: (...)

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Flamenco Guitar

Following the flamenco tradition, the classes will take place in groups. Students will be assigned to one (...)

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Gaita (Galician bagpipes)

Raphaël De Cock

The gaita galega may in fact be seen as a kind of compromise between the softer sound (...)

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Irish Flute (Tin Whistle)

Raphaël De Cock

Beginners will learn how to play the tin whistle, a simple 6 hole flute.

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Flamenco & Sevillanas (Dance)

Marisol Valderrama

The introductory lesson will teach you the basics of rhythm, and feet, arm and handtechniques.

Maison de la solidarité - ZAP

East-West Ensemble

Juliette Ferreira

The East-West Ensemble plays traditional music originating in the West and the East, as well as music (...)

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Balkan Music Orchestra

Nicolas Hauzeur

The repertory will concern different regions of the Balkans and although we will create our own arrangements, (...)

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Accordions ensemble

Throughout the year, Piet Maris invites you for 8 sessions with the accordions ensemble.

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Vardan Hovanissian

The duduk represents the whole sound and indeed the whole soul of Armenia.

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Darbuka (Oriental Percussion)

We will study this vase shaped percussion instrument following a musical repertoire from the Maghreb, Middle-East and (...)

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Folk dance (Frisse Folk)

These courses offer the opportunity to discover traditional dance forms from Western Europe like the waltz, polka, (...)

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The calabash is a highly recommended instrument, not only for those who are taking their first steps (...)

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Bendir (Oriental frame drums)

Carlo Strazzante

Frame-drums are a large family of percussion instruments found all over the world.

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Chromatic accordion (piano accordion)

Aurel Budisteanu

This course focusses on harmonies and on different types of accompaniment. Special attention goes to rhythm and (...)

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