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RE: Flamenco teacher in Madrid? (in reply to abraham)
Hi, I don't want to sound condescending, but I know this will. You are talking about flamenco guitar right, not classical? Well, you have to change your attitude about learning by notation only, or you won't get very far. I know from experience. Learn the rhythm and you can easily pick up things by ear, it is much faster and more in depth that way. Forget notation, it confuses and complicates a lot of simple things about playing, technique, and feel when it comes to flamenco guitar. Just play what the teacher tells you to play, that is the way they teach. There are many good teachers in Madrid I am sure. One I recommend is El Entri, but I am sure others have other suggestions. Good luck, I am sure you will be learning great stuff the minute you step off the plane!
RE: Flamenco teacher in Madrid? (in reply to abraham)
Good luck in Madrid. I have approached two teachers of flamenco guitar in Madrid and despite their enthusiasm by email and phone they never quite get round to agreeing date, time, place. Then I was put in contact with a guy through the Ramirez shop. Great teacher they said. But again when it came to the crunch nothing. He only wanted to sell secondhand guitars.
Had the same problem with a well known spaniard in London. I enquired by email. He responded saying that only he and one other person in the UK were worth learning with - but when I tried to book a lesson (at any date. time and location he wanted) nothing. Quite strange.
I have a spanish partner, I love Spain and I spend a lot of time in Madrid - but they are manana (I'm being polite). I guess thats why I love them. When you find someone pin them in a corner, grab your guitar and let rip.
Of late there has been a great player on the pavement near the Plaza Mayor. I could watch him for hours and 2 Euros in the bin and he is happy. He plays like Paco Pena. Could be worth a try.
RE: Flamenco teacher in Madrid? (in reply to abraham)
I know the plaza mayor guy you mean - yes, he is great. Also, in response to the original post - you may find that speaking to guitarists post gig is a good way to find a teacher. Las Carboneras has/had a great guitar player (Latin American, I think) and I know he was willing to teach. Also try Jose in La Solea. He's a singer but works with guitarist, Antonio. I'm a dancer but have learnt loads from just being around those two. (Warning after my last 'class' I ended up dancing in La Solea - not for the faint hearted!) Jesus Losada is also really good. Depends what you are looking for but I've always preferred to stay away from organised classes. If you have the basics and are willing to listen I have always been amazed at the patience and help I've received. As far as a permenant move is concerned - am jealous as hell. Karenanne
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