In this info video, I will introduce some of the tunes we will be studying in the Balkan Melody Mastery Course, in the upcoming Unit 4. I...

A real Balkan Kaffana song, known in Macedonia and Bulgaria, and great fun to play. This is a demo to support the study of the Balkan...

This video accompanies the Balkan Melody Mastery Course: A tune that was taught and studied thoroughly, and now it's time to play with a...

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

Here a Mini Tutorial to practice another ornament frequently used in Balkan and Eastern European Music - Turns :-) Soft ones, accented...

Another small ornament this time with a groovy effect. It does need coordination and elastic fingers :-) Watch - Learn - Practice - Have...

The basic melodies of Eastern European and Balkan tunes are mostly simple, they come alive, get their charisma and vibrance, and also...

This 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...

Do we love technique practice? I actually truly do :-) Especially when using Balkan Hijaz scales, in the triplet patters, which snake so...