SOAS Music Workshops
SOAS offers practical workshops in music from around the world. Our programme is unique, varied and truly multi-cultural. If you are passionate about music and cultures, there is something for everyone: Intensive and inspiring courses, hands-on workshops, taster sessions and master classes for beginners to experts, amateurs and professionals.
There will be a series of music workshops this summer from Monday June 13th - Friday July 8th 2022.
Please click here to see our full schedule of workshops and book online.
There will also be occasional workshops throughout the year that we will announce in our newsletter and on social media
Previous Events in this series
An Introduction to Maqam: Music of Iran and the Arab Mashriq - SOAS Music Workshops
SOAS Music Workshops
9 March 2021, Virtual Event, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMStolen Moments – Namibian Music History Untold (1950-80s)
The stories, songs & experiences in Namibian popular culture during Apartheid, running until 21 September 2019
12 July 2019, Brunei Gallery, Exhibition Rooms, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PMBranko Ristic and Mari Lon
Dates: Monday 1st - July 5th 2019, 6.30-8.30pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClassical Rubab Music from Kabul
William Rees Hofmann and John Baily
Dates: Monday 1st – Friday 5th July, 6.30-9pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
Dates: Monday 1st – Friday 5th July, 6.30 - 9pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMRussian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd
Date: Saturday 29th June 11am - 5pm
29 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMModou Diouf
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30-9pm
24 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSara McGuinness, Elpidio Alegria and Jimmy Martinez
Dates: Monday 24th - Friday 28th June, 6.30-9pm
Linos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30-8.30pm
24 June 2019, Brunei Gallery, B103, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMGuillermo Rozenthuler
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30 -8.30pm
24 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMerlyn Driver
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 2019 6.30-8.30pm
24 June 2019, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLouai Alhenawi
Dates: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd June, 11-4pm
22 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, 4429, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMPatrick Allen
Date: Saturday 22nd June 9am-5pm
22 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMAndy Channing
Dates: Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-9pm
18 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, Gamelan Room, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMKadialy Kouyate
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30 - 8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMehboob Nadeem
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMichael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDarren Abrahams and Kate McAllister
Dates: Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Sunday 23rd June, 10am - 6pm
17 June 2019, Faber Building, 23/24 Russell Square, FG01, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMMichael Ormiston
Date: Sunday 16th June, 10am - 4pm
16 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMiddle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June, 11am-4pm
15 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMPax Demir
Dates: Saturday 15th June 2019, 10am - 4pm
15 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMKadialy Kouyate
Dates: Monday 25th - Friday 29th June , 6.30-8.30pm
25 June 2018, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWith Louai Alhenawi
Dates: Monday 25th – Friday 29th June, 6.30 -8.30pm
25 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMelismatic songs from West Java
Sunday June 24th 10.30am-4pm
24 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PMRussian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd
Saturday June 23rd 10am-4pm
23 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMVasilis Sarikis
Dates: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June, 6.30-8.30pm
18 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, B111, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCommunity Music Leadership for Peacebuilding and Social Change
Otto de Jong, Chris Nicholson and Amanda Koser-Gillespie
24 July 2017, Brunei Gallery, B102, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSeminar on War, Fear, Empathy and Music
Meagan Hughes
22 July 2017, Brunei Gallery, B102, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMPatrick Allen
20 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMKorean Wind, Strings and Percussion
Hyelim Kim
17 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMBe Ward and Aline Schurgers
15 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, DLT, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMAndy Channing
10 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, Gamelan Room, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AMAfrocuban Batá Drumming & Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
3 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMaya Youssef
3 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLinos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, B111, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMModou Diouf
Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th June, 6.30-9pm
Course Fee: £115 (Concessions £95)
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 12:00 AMMerlyn Driver
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMMiddle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, B104, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJudith Silver
24 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G51a, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PMSongbirds: Music Making in Hospital
Ros Hawley
24 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G51, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMichael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
19 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMGuillermo Rozenthuler
19 June 2017, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCesar Cuyami Mesari
19 June 2017, Brunei Gallery, B111, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMSara McGuinness, Elpidio Alegria and Jimmy Martinez
Dates: Monday 19th – Friday 23rd June, 6-9pm
Course Fee: £115 (Concessions £95)
Vasilis Sarikis
19 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4429, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMKathy Hall & Chen Rui
Explore tone, word and movement in Kunqu Opera
Classes: 18-23 July, Mon/Tue & Thu/Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Community Music Leadership for Peacebuilding and Social Change
Musicians Without Borders
An intensive & challenging training for musiciansClasses: 16-19 July, Sat-Tue, 9am-9pm16 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The Art of Mugham with Alim Qasimov
Alim Qasimov
A unique opportunity of a one-off practical workshop with world-renowned mugham master, Alim Qasimov
Class: Tue 12 July, 6-9pm
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 11-16 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A World of Jewish Song in a Week
Judith Silver
Explore a a rich repertoire of songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino - no experience necessary.Classes: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Vasilis Sarikis
Explore and experiment with rhythmic concepts from around the world!Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Maya Youssef
Explore Arabic music in a fun and playful wayClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music in the ClassroomClass: Mon 4 July, 10am-5pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Russian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Songs from Old and modern Russian, from the Steppes and the Cities
Class: Sat 2 July, 11am-5pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the spirit-calling mbira from ZimbabweClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Middle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guillermo Rozenthuler
Spontaneous music-making and collaborative singing for everyone.Classes: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cesar Cuyami Mesari
A rare opportunity to learn the emblematic berimbau of CapoeiraClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Members of the UoL Chinese Opera Network
An introduction to the secrets of Chinese OperaClasses: 27-30 July, Mon-Thu 6-9pm27 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Junko Ueda
Introduction to the shōmyō tradition from JapanClasses: 11-12 July, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm11 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 6-11 July, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the spirit-calling mbira from ZimbabweClasses: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Judith Silver and Janna Goodwille
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Berimbao: Afro-Brasilian music bow
Cesar Cuyami Mesari
A rare opportunity to learn the music of CapoeiraClasses: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Tue 30 June, 10am-5.30pm30 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 29 June -3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guillermo Rozenthuler
Improve your musicianship, tuning and creativity through ensemble singingClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gaio de Lima
Discover Brasilian choro music - from theory to performanceClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm and 7-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Alexander Technique for Musicians
Stelios Katsatsidis
Body awareness for musiciansClasses: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm15 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm15 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 8-12 July, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm8 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ilana Cravitz
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Transylvanian Treasures: Gypsy and Folk Tunes
Gundula Gruen
Catchy tunes, colourful embellishments and unusual modesClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Fri 27 June, 10am-5.30pm27 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Masterclass: Maqams through the art of violin
Kyriakos Gouventas
Expressing the music of Greece and Asia minor.Classes: 23-25 June, Mon-Wed
General class: Mon 6-9pm, Wed 3-5pm
One-to-One lessons: Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-3pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-8pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Russian Folk: Songs from the Steppes
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Experience the vast, open Russian landscape through song!
Classes: Sat 21 June, 11am-5pm
Nii Kwartey Owoo
Learn the ‘twist and turn dance’ from the Ga people of GhanaDates: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 8-14 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm8 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 8-12 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm8 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Soul of Hungarian Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Make your instrument cry and dance with haunting Hungarian piecesClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Fri 28 June, 9.30am-5.30pm28 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ilana Cravitz
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Frame Drums: Daf, Bodhran & Co
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Mouth or jews harp: an instrument for all!
Class: Sat 22 June, 11am-5pm
Russian Folk Songs from the Steppes
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Experience the vast, open Russian landscape through song!
Classes: Sat 22 June, 11am-5pm
Japanese Folk Music: Song, Dance & Instruments
Yoshie Asano Campbell & Hibiki Ichikawa
All you ever wanted to know about Japanese Folk MusicClasses: 21-23 June, Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-5pm21 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Learn one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Shakuhachi: The Universe within a Single Tone
Kiku Day & Adrian Freeman
Shakuhachi: The Universe within a Single Tone
Classes: 14-15 July, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 09-13 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 9-14 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 09-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 2-6 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Ilana Cravitz & Merlin Shepherd
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 2-6 July, Mon-Fri 5-9pm2 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 25-29 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm25 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SOAS Music Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: 23 June, Sat 9am-5pm23 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Prof. Zeng Cheng-wei
Masterclass for the Chinese qin zitherClasses: 21-24 June, Thu-Sun, 10am-5pm21 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern European & Balkan Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Learn to play your instrument Gypsy styleClasses: 18-22 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm18 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 18-21 June, Mon-Thu 6-9pm18 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Learn one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 18-22 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Tumbala! Yiddish Song School
Classes: 15-19 August
14 August 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMOt Azoy! JMI Yiddish Crash Course
Ot Azoy! JMI Yiddish Crash CourseClasses: Sun 14 - Fri 19 August, 9am-6pm14 August 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
European Shakuhachi Summer School
Michael Coxall & Kiku Day
Study the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute), and much more
Classes: 28-31, Thu-Sun 9am-9pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 13-16 July, Wed-Fri 5-8pm, Sat 2-5pm13 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Eastern European & Balkan Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Learn to play your instrument Gypsy styleClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (advanced)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Helen Leaf & Dan Holker
Discover the synchronized rhythms of the unique Basque TxalapartaClasses: Sat 9 July, 10am-5pm9 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cai Yayi
Get to know the rare Nanyin style from Southern ChinaClasses: Sat 9 July, 10am-5pm9 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (beginners)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
JMI KlezFest Caravan
Klezmer Music & Dance for everyone!Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 5-9pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 27 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mongolian Overtone Singing (adv)
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn more about Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 27-29 June, Mon-Wed 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 27 June-1 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 27 June-1 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmonyClasses: 25 June, Sat 11am-5pm25 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Michael Ormiston
Learn about and have a go at playing an exciting variety of Mongolian traditional instruments.Class: 24-25 June, Fri 5-9pm & Sat 10.30am-5pm24 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mongolian Overtone Singing (beg)
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 21-23 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm (K1), 7-9pm (K2)20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two-week intensive course for experienced vocalists & violinists
Classes: 20-30 June, Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Klezfest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
KlezFest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and danceClasses: 08-13 August8 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash courseClasses: 01-06 August1 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tumbala! The London Yiddish Song School
Tumbala! The London Yiddish Song School
Classes: 01-13 August
1 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 7-9 July, Wed-Fri 5-8pm7 July 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (advanced)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 5-9 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm5 July 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmosClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm (K2)28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 28 June-2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (beginners)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm (K1)28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Michael Ormiston
Learn about and have a go at playing an exciting variety of Mongolian traditional instruments.Class: Sat 26 June, 10.30am-5pm26 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Indian Classical Music (for all instruments!)
Soumik Datta
An intensive introductory course into the principles of Classical Indian Music, for ALL instrumentsClasses: 26 June-9 July (in 2 blocks, see below for schedule)26 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 22-26 June, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm22 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmonyClasses: 19 June, Sat 10am-5pm19 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony.Classes: 16-18 June, Wed-Fri 7-9pm16 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ugandan Music - Giant Xylophones and more
Seby Ntege
Learn to play the giant embaire xylophone, and much moreClasses: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 14-17 June, Mon-Thu 6-9pm.14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Klezfest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
KlezFest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
Classes: 09-14 August
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Classes: 02-07 August
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony.
Classes: 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Ugandan Music - - Giant Xylophones and more
Seby Ntege
Learn to play the giant embaire xylophone, and much more
Classes: 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.
Classes: 6 - 11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Michael Edwards
Learn what is thought to be one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Zewditu Tadesse
Learn the intense and unsusual eskista dance
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from Senegal
Classes: 6-10 July OR 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.
Classes: 29 June-2 July, Mon-Thu 7-9pm
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmos
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms of Afro-Cuban religion
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Ehsan Emam
An introduction to Middle Eastern music
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two-week intensive course for experienced violinists & vocalist
Classes: 29 June-9 July, Mon-Thu, 5-7pm
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.
Classes: 29 June-2 July, Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmony
Classes: 27 June, Sat 10am-5pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona people
Classes: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
An introductory workshop on Tibetan singing bowls
Class: Sat 12 July, 10am-5pm
COURSE CANCELLED
A discovery session of the searing religious chants accompanied by long-neck lutes, dulcimers and drums of central Asia
Class: Thu 10 July, 11am - 5pm
Afro-Brazilian Music: Ganza shaker - Learning, Creating and Recycling
Adriano Adewale
This workshop aims to explore the many sides of the Ganza (shaker),
Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm.
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony
Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmos
Classes: 07-11 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm
Jonathan Cope
Learn the mouth or jaw harp. Open to all levels - all can play!
Class: Sat 5 July, 10am-4pm
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS,
Classes: 30 June-5 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time
Classes: 30 June-3 July, Mon-Thu 7-9pm
Chinese Kunqu Opera: Voice & Movement
Kathy Hall (Jing Kun Opera Association)
Try your hands on movement and percussion of Chinese Kunqu Opera.
Classes: 30 June - 9 July, Mon-Wed 6-8pm
Jonathan Cope
Learn what is thought to be one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 30 June-4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona people
Classes: 30 June-4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two week intensive course for experienced violinists & vocalist
Classes: 30 June-10 July, Mon-Thu, 5-7pm
Sara McGuinness & Jimmy Martinez
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 23-27June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Zewditu Yohannes Tadesse
Learn the popular eskista dance
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the tabla drums with their unique melodic sound are the backbone of Classical Indian music
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from Senegal
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Ehsan Emam
This course is an introduction to Middle Eastern music
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Coxall & Kiku Day
Study the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute)
Classes: 21-22 June, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-6pm