dionysius -> RE: flamenco schools in Spain (Apr. 20 2011 21:11:28)
|
doublek, I spent a few months at Carmen de las Cuevas in Granada, learned a lot, and enjoyed it. I also researched extensively, and couldn't find any intermediate cursos or rent cheaper. I remember Madrid y Barcelona being pretty expensive. That said, I also found local flamencos who taught community / local classes in Prado del Rey (near Jerez), and they only charged me something like 20 euros for a month of classes, which was palos, cajon, and guitar. So there are always local options if you know where to look:) I had studied on my own for a while via books, but felt as though I hit a wall and needed a teacher (which I did). I would recommend getting basic technique and compas down before spending the $$$ on classes. I think you'll get a lot more out of guitar courses if you have a basic working knowledge of flamenco and palos going in. I knew an older gent who started from scratch like you describe, and he spent all his time developing basic picado, arpeggios, rasgueo, etc. I don't recommend growing your nails concurrently with paying for classes:) IMHO starting from scratch like this is a waste of a ton of money, but I'm also a cheap bastard, and didn't have anywhere near enough cash money to spend a year in Spain. Cheers, Jordan
|
|
|
|