Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 9, 2023Play with Ridiculously Free ShouldersToday I'm sharing a bowing exercise, or rather a game with you, that, as the name already expresses, is slightly ridiculous, great fun,...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 5, 2023Magic Balkan Ornament 1The basic melodies of Eastern European and Balkan tunes are mostly simple, they come alive, get their charisma and vibrance, and also...
Gundula Stojanova GruenMar 16, 2023Tiny Balkan Tutorial: Balkan Hijaz with 'Busy Bees' ornamentsThis is probably my all-time-favourite ornament. I only can do it when I'm in a regular practicing mode, and my fingers are 'tuned'. And...
Gundula Stojanova GruenMar 9, 2023Djunjuritsa - Part 2Last time you practiced the 9/8 rhythm, and I hope that by now, your fingers and your head have gotten themselves around the rhythm, the...
Gundula Stojanova GruenFeb 23, 2023Djunjuritsa - a Bulgarian dance that brings smilesToday I only share the first part of this piece - there are lots of notes to practice, specially in the 2nd part, so you might need time...