27the Oct & 3rd Nov: 2-part workshop🪕 'Makam Demystified' — Live Online Workshop with Alişan Budak & the Balkan Village Band

Join us for a special Balkan Village Band online event - 2 sessions, streamed live from Ankara with Turkish Oud and Makam specialist Alişan Budak assisted by Gundula! 🎶

This workshop is designed for all melodic instruments—no prior experience with Turkish music is required! 🎻🎷🪗

The Workshop consists of 2 sessions on the 27th Oct and the 3rd Nov

🎯 What You’ll Learn & Practice:

• 📖 Overview of Turkish Makam – Gain a clear, practical introducing to the core principles of the Turkish Makam system.

• 🎼 Learn a traditional Turkish Tune – Master a traditional piece in a Makam without microtones, making it accessible to all standard Western melodic instruments.

• 🎵 Explore the Mode – Dive into the scale, structure, and characteristic melodic movements behind the Makam.

• 🔀 Beginner-Friendly Improvisation – Demystify the basic framework of Makam improvisation through accessible, tangible steps.

📌 Workshop Details & Features:

• 🗓️ Two-Part Series: Both sessions (27th October & 3rd November) form a complete course and build progressively on each other.

• 🎼 Materials Included: Sheet music will be sent out prior to the sessions.

• 📹 Session Recordings: Full video recordings will be available after each part so you can revisit the material anytime.

• 💬 Interactive Q&A: Streamed live via Zoom from Turkey, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout.

🎟️ Booking & Details:

• 📍 Format: Live via Zoom 💻

• 👥 Drop-ins: Welcome!

•  📩 Info: Email Gundula at gundula@magicviolin.co.uk to book your spot or ask any questions!

•  📧 Registration: Click here to book your place