Kora Course
Gain mastery over the kora through a structured three-month programme. Develop robust technique, groove, and tone production, master key West African patterns, craft expressive phrasing with dynamics and ornaments, and ready yourself for a professional-level short performance, complete with practice schedules, self-recording, and recital preparation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Kora Course offers a targeted three-month plan to rapidly establish strong basics. Explore the instrument's history, structure, tunings, and hand positions, then hone clear tone, precise plucking, and comfortable posture. Practice essential patterns, rhythm, and groove using metronome exercises, follow structured practice routines, and enhance expression, recording techniques, and stage skills for a polished brief final performance.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Kora essentials: perfect tuning, instrument anatomy, and West African traditions.
- Essential kora techniques: achieve pure tone, easeful posture, and nimble fingerwork.
- Rhythm and motifs: perform genuine kumbengo patterns with steady timing and groove.
- Artistic expression: control dynamics, embellishments, and call-response interplay.
- Stage preparation: follow a 3-month routine with recording practice and concise recital.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students say
FAQs
Who is Elevify? How does it work?
Do the courses have certificates?
Are the courses free?
What is the course workload?
What are the courses like?
How do the courses work?
What is the duration of the courses?
What is the cost or price of the courses?
What is an EAD or online course and how does it work?
PDF Course