Jouhikko Playing Workshop (June 2024)

We plan to offer two levels of jouhikko playing workshops during the Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering. Both levels should register for instruction here. This does not cover your rental reservation or fees. Please see our website for rental info.

If you are a total beginner you will be in Group A. If you have some experience, you'll have a brief placement meeting with Clare before the workshops and may be placed into Group B if you're ready for the next level. Please note that the meeting times are different for each level, but each group will have a total of 4 hours instructional time between Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22. Details below. 

Jouhikko Playing Group A
Two sessions:
Friday, June 21, 9-11am
Saturday, June 22, 1-3pm
Instructor: Clare Zuraw
Cost: $50
Instrument rental (limited supply): $10 for the duration of the Gathering (June 20-23) with a security deposit of $300 that will be refunded upon the safe return of the instrument and bow. Must be reserved in advance, will be allocated in the order requests are received.

Jouhikko Playing Group A will start instruction at the very beginning, focusing on how to hold the instrument and bow, how to tune the strings, and how to play basic rhythms and the beginning of a simple melody. No musical experience is necessary.

Jouhikko Playing Group B
Two sessions:
Friday, June 21, 6-8pm
Saturday, June 22, 9-11am
Instructor: Clare Zuraw
Cost: $50
Instrument rental (limited supply): $10 for the duration of the Gathering (June 20-23) with a security deposit of $300 that will be refunded upon the safe return of the instrument and bow. Must be reserved in advance, will be allocated in the order requests are received.

Jouhikko Playing Group B will focus on students who already have some experience playing the instrument and are ready for the next steps. The content will be developed to meet the specific needs of students in attendance but will include both bowing and melody instruction.