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Mark2 -> RE: How do non-spaniards live in Spain (Jul. 24 2026 0:25:16)
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If you have skills that can earn you a living then sure. If you’re hoping to make a living as a flamenco guitar player then you’d have to compete with the folks already doing that. As you pointed out there are a few non Spanish born folks doing it. Unfortunately outside of Spain it’s almost impossible to immerse yourself otherwise. I live in an area with what is considered a healthy flamenco scene and it doesn’t remotely compare to being in Spain in any way. The other thing to consider is culture. Personally, as a retired person I have the ability to move there. But I have children, grandchildren, a wife, a home, and lifelong friends that I’d be walking away from. I’d imagine I could convince the wife to come but that would be a battle I’m not even sure would be worth winning. Also, I really like where I live. If you are young and single now would be the time to see if it makes sense. By all means travel there and see if you even like it.
I know a few people involved in flamenco who live there but make their living doing other things. A couple of guitarist friends have apartments there but don’t work professionally there, and don’t live there full time as far as I know.
Those might be more realistic goals. If your knowledge and ability reaches a level where you can make a living in flamenco then ole tu! I think it’s probably harder today than 30 years ago. David Serva told me he made the move gradually over a number of years.
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