GRANADA ACCOMODATION

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dylan

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Joined: Feb. 28 2005

GRANADA ACCOMODATION

hi kate..i read on another thread that you are offering accomodation in granada..i am thinking of coming over from ireland at some stage in next months to take guitar lessons and wanted to ask what is on offer etc...id be very grateful if you could let me know..thanks, dylan

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2005 20:04:49

Kate

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From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

Hi Dylan,

I can arrange accomodation in the house of Jaime 'El Parrón' flamenco singer. Its basically just a room and and not to everyone's taste ( bed/shower room/hot plate for making coffee) but if you want to stay with a flamenco family it's a great opportunity to be in the thick of things. There's a young American staying with them at the moment and he cant believe his luck hanging out with the flamencos. There's also a cave/studio for practising and for juergas.

If you are interested just send me an email. If its not what you are after I can reccomend other places. I can also arrange classes with Emilio Maya should you wish.

Granada's a great place, just ask Simon. He's also taken classes with Emilio.

Saludos
Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2005 23:07:54

dylan

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

thanks kate..thats great news!!ive spent a bit of time in Granada before..a friend of mine was living in plaza de san miguel bajo a few years ago so i know the city quite well..and yes it is a great toen ( i used to live in Seville and much prefer Granada (and lo' granaino'!!0and have seen Maya playing..a friend of a friend was playing percussion with him at the time..an israeli whose name escapes me..would be great to take lessons with him...was considering carmen de las cuevas and know that maya teaches there but ive never liked group lessons too much,.that said they are cheaper i suppose...thats a great offer and i will surely keep in in mind..thanks a million..any idea whats the going rate for classes?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2005 23:27:51

Kate

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From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

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ORIGINAL: dylan

thanks kate..thats great news!!ive spent a bit of time in Granada before..a friend of mine was living in plaza de san miguel bajo a few years ago so i know the city quite well

Hi Dylan, I live just off San Miguel Bajo :)

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..and have seen Maya playing..a friend of a friend was playing percussion with him at the time..an israeli whose name escapes me..

Was he called David ?

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any idea whats the going rate for classes?

Usually about 25 euros for private classes.

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 12:13:04

dylan

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to Kate)

hi kate..yeh he was/is called david! did you know him..small world!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 12:53:21

dylan

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

well..my friend was called dave..as for the israeli i cant remember...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 12:55:41

dylan

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

hi kate..aslo by the way..how much is the room??and what do you think of the group classes at carmen de las cuevas

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 12:57:05

Kate

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From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

No I dont know him, but have heard about an Israeli percussionist called David, who plays an instrument alled a Hang. He won a music competition in Cadiz with a friend of mine from Belgium Meera Fé. She came round to the studio recently to show me and some flamenco percussionists the hang, and the flamencos loved it. Could be the new 'cajón'. Its a bit limited as it is a tuned instrument but it sounded great por bulería.

But yes it is a small world, here they say ' Granada es un panuelo" Granada is a hankerchief, but it means the same thing. My friend Nacho changed it to ' Granada es un pañuelo de segundo mano" Granada is a used hankerchief, which is pretty witty if you know Granada and the attitude here and the fact that Nacho is from Cordoba.

Jaime's place has two rooms, the small one for €25 and the bigger one for €35. You can also check out Rafa's place in the Albaicin www.elnumero8.com online, and ask him his prices which are very good value.

kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 13:34:12

Kate

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

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ORIGINAL: dylan
hat do you think of the group classes at carmen de las cuevas

Ooops forgot to answer this bit but can't help you there as I have never taken a class at Carmen Las Cuevas. People I know who have dont seem to have any complaints.

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 13:36:49

Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

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what do you think of the group classes at carmen de las cuevas

Haven't taken any but I can recommend 1:1 with Emilio - good teacher, patient and kind company. He even bought me a beer

Probably twice the price of a group but worth it for a week if you can manage it. 2 hours a day and lots of practise in Plaza Nueva, see who you might meet.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2005 18:08:36

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RE: GRANADA ACCOMODATION (in reply to dylan)

With respect of Carmen de las Cuevas, I've heard a bit of everything. From people really liking it to others saying that its waste of time and money. I have the feeling that the quality is good for being a school with group lessons. They are quite well organized, which is something here, but in the end its all about the individual person and luck. Maybe you get together with some others where you mix well or visa versa. You never know. Good quality individual lessons can be found from around 18 euros.

With respect of accomodation. Think of what YOU would like. If thats a quiet space for practizing and a kitchen, I'll recommend you Rafas place, which are small appartments which are nice and cool in summer, and well heated in winter. They are around 30 Euros for 1 person. If you prefer to go out to eat, and hang around with flamencos, maybe you'll be better of at Jaimes/Conchas place. Again, its all about your own personality.

Good luck
Anders

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 3 2005 7:53:12