This is an introductory lesson to the charango, to how it is tuned, to some of the history of the charango, to the various types, rhythms and styles that is played traditionally and presently, including a look at the charango in medicine music, ceremonial music. We can also talk about how you would like to approach your learning the charango, and set up a game plan for this, whether it be learning medicine songs, improvising, folkloric music, charango repertoire, or other.

You choose a song you would like to study, send it to me with at least one week advance notice, and I will prepare a lesson specific to that song. This is especially useful for those who have a ceremony or dieta coming up and want to dive deep into a song to prepare for that. Optional: we can also look at the lyrics, translation and singing.

This is a lesson specifically related to playing in ceremony. We will look at how to listen to the space, tap into the energies in the circle, and techniques and approaches to respond directly to people's processes. Our notes, keys and strings like curative herbs. Our charangos doctorcitos. For this lesson a basic knowledge of charango, tuning and chords is required,

Get a taste of what this lesson may look like by watching this video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eYtPC5pOCc&t=112s

Recommended for those wanting to dive deeper in. Bring your charango questions to this lesson and we will take the time to make sure all are answered. This can be focused on one song, one genre of songs, on improvisation, on ceremonial playing.

The Third Online Charango Medicine Music Workshop, join us!
120 minutes of Ceremonial Charango!