Parents are invited too!
Albert will also be holding Mbira classes…
Sunday, August 22
Green School, in the Mepantigan
Youth Class (ages 10 – 15): 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Adult Class: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Introductory Lessons
2 hours for Adults: 300,000 rp
1 hour for Youth (15 years and under): 200,000 rp
What You Will Learn
1. How to hold the instrument correctly
2. How to pluck and stroke the keys
3. How the keys are laid out and how the left and right hand manuals relate and interact 4. Basic playing technique 5. Basic notation 6. Learn the basic parts of one, two or three songs – depends on how fast you can learn!
After the Lesson You Should Be Able To:
1. Keep learning on your own
2. Learn by observing more experienced players
3. Sketch your own compositions!
The emphasis of the lesson is a hands-on practical guide to learning to play the mbira rather than on Zimbabwean culture and traditions.
Mr. Chimedza is also available for private, one-on-one mbira sessions at the place of your choice. Call for information.
Don’t miss an intimate evening of Zimbabwean mbira music with Albert Chimedza, Saturday, August 21st, 7:30 pm at The Yoga Barn in Ubud.
100,000 rp at the door (0361) 970 992 for details
Albert Chimedza is the founder and director of the Mbira Centre of Harare, Zimbabwe, established in 1995. www.mbiracentre.com
For class sign up and more information, please contact: Jan Maraire + 62 858 5723 5041 email: jan.maraire@greenschool.org
