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Balkan Melody Mastery Course - Info on Giggling Ornaments...

Giggling, prickling, tickling, picking trills ... This is the second information video for the new Balkan Melody Master online course...

Balkan Melody Mastery Course - Info 1

I would like to give you some more information on the Balkan Melody Mastery Couse, starting in Jan 24. This small video will explain the...

The Magic Balkan Music Academy is preparing to open its 1st Window

Check out the new BALKAN MELODY MASTERY online course, starting in January I think it is the world's first course to practice the skills...

A Small Dedication to a Big Queen

Unveiling Esma Redžepova's Enigma - Venturing Inside her Abandoned Villa - PART 1 Follow me inside the home of the late Queen of Gypsy...

Rocking Chairs and Sea-saws

We all love rocking chairs, specially in this cold weather and if they are in front of a wooden fire. We also love sea-saws... The Finger...

Ghastly Ghostly Position Changes

Halloween is here, and so are the ghosts - very useful companions for achieving good position changes on the violin. Here a mini...

Zošto Si Me Majko Rodila - from the ceiling of Esma Redžepova's house

One more exciting little detail from my recent exploration of the late Esma Redžepova's House: I learned a new Macedonian folk tune...

7/8 accompaniment on the violin

I love accompanying on the violin, either myself when singing or other musicians. It's very satisfying, and also gives you better...

Discover Esma Redžepova's House with Oketano Nano

Discover the poignant contrast between the desolate, looted remains of Esma Redžepova's once-vibrant home and the enduring spirit of her...

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