Kora Course
Acquire proficiency in the kora through a defined three-month programme. Develop robust technique, groove, and tone master fundamental West African patterns craft expressive phrasing and ready a refined short performance suited to professional musical practice. This focused journey ensures rapid progress from basics to confident playing.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Kora Course offers a structured three-month pathway to establish strong fundamentals swiftly. Explore the instrument's history, structure, tunings, and hand positions, then cultivate clear tone, precise plucking, and comfortable posture. Practise essential patterns, rhythm, and groove using a metronome, follow effective practice routines, and enhance expression, recording techniques, and performance abilities for a polished brief final performance.
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Develop skills
- Kora essentials: command tuning, structure, and West African heritage.
- Essential kora technique: achieve pure tone, poised posture, and nimble fingerwork.
- Rhythm and motifs: perform genuine kumbengo ostinatos with precise timing and groove.
- Expressive phrasing: modulate dynamics, embellishments, and call-response interplay.
- Performance preparation: follow a three-month routine with self-recording and concise recital.
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