Discover the vibrant world where Greek folk music meets jazz, rock, and contemporary sounds in an inspiring hands-on workshop.

The workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced players. Everyone will find inspiring ideas, practical tools, and musical perspectives they can use, regardless of their background or experience.

Instruments

Acoustic / Electric / Fretless Guitar

Six-string / Eight-string Bouzouki

Structure of the day

The workshop day is divided into two focused sessions:

• Session 1 (12:00–15:30)– Guitar (Acoustic / Electric / Fretless Guitar)

This first session is mainly dedicated to different types of guitar. We will explore technique, sound, improvisation, and accompaniment in different styles, with plenty of practical examples and play‑along moments tailored to guitarists.

• Session 2 (16:00-19:30) – Bouzouki (Six-string / Eight-string Bouzouki)

The second session centers on two different bouzouki instruments of six and eight strings, delving into Greek folk modes, phrasing, rhythm, and how the bouzouki can move between traditional and modern musical contexts.

Across both sessions, we will:

• Dive into improvisation in various musical styles, from Greek folk and rebetiko to jazz and modern fusion.
• Work on technique, orchestration, exercises, and repertoire you can continue to develop at home.
• Learn how to play within an ensemble: listening, responding, leaving space, and building musical conversations with others.
• Explore the harmonization of Greek folk modes and their relationship with jazz modes.
• Focus on shaping your personal sound (touch, tone, phrasing, dynamics), and how to achieve the sound you want.
• Discover study methods and ways of musical thinking that make your practice more focused, creative, and enjoyable.

Concert

After the workshops the day will conclude with an acoustic Guitar Duo Concert w/ Dimitris Lappas and Marios Makris.

The concert will start at 20:00

Participation fees

• One session (guitar or bouzouki): €25
• Full workshop day (both sessions): €40 
• Full workshop day + Guitar Duo Concert w/ Dimitris Lappas and Marios Makris: €50
• Guitar Duo Concert w/ Dimitris Lappas and Marios Makris: €15