Workshops
Three exceptional workshops with Kiya Tabassian
Musicians: a unique opportunity to explore the art of improvisation and Persian music
Setar workshop
A workshop that revisits the musical techniques of the setar with exercises and with Kiya’s support to develop musicality, sound and expression.
Persian music workshop
For any instrument or voice capable of producing microtones, this workshop exposes the basic elements of Persian music by working on a few pieces from the repertoire.
Modal improvisation workshop
This participatory workshop offers tools and ways to improvise in a modal universe, by exploring different modes. For all instruments and voices.
4 Darbouka workshops with Joseph Khoury
Come learn or perfect your Arabic and Turkish playing techniques
Workshop 1
Basic striking techniques (Doum-Tac)
Workshop 2
Intermediate striking techniques (Tac étouffé – Sak – Pichenotte)
Workshop 3
Advanced striking techniques (Rolling, rak, Turkish technique “split finger”)
Workshop 4
Elements of Arab culture through rhythms and sequencing
