WORKSHOP FORM

Bansari flute workshop given by Linus Lindquist.
Open to beginners as well as advanced players
From May 16 to 21, 2023

Linus Lundquist Flute Teacher

Special feature:

This is a 5-day residential bansuri retreat. It is an invitation for aspiring flute lovers to fully immerse themselves in the world of music and the flute. Experience the pure joy of being part of a group striving for the same knowledge, guided through intense riyaz sessions led by Linus Lundquist. The plus: being surrounded by the beautiful nature of Loural, Portugal. Away from the normal hustle and bustle of the world, just music and nature. 

This is the traditional way of learning - living with the teacher and sharing the learning process with others. 

You will experience a "Before and After" workshop. 

 

This retreat will also provide an opportunity to network and meet people in the music family from around the world and learn from each other.  

The course is designed to ensure that all levels can join, beginners and intermediates, as there will be plenty of individual focus. The schedule is designed to ensure that there is time for practice, reflection, integration and meditation.    

Horaires quotidiens :

  • 6-7 "Sa practice

  • 7-8 Free time (yoga, meditation, shower)

  • 8-9 breakfast

  • 9-12 Group class (The group will be divided on the subject and with small breaks) Example: 9-10 warm up - Alankar, scale work. 10-10.30 tea break. 10.30-12 Raag alaap, composition, taans and theory.

  • 12-15 Lunch break

  • 15-16 Group class

  • 16-19 Individual workshops. Open to all students who wish to participate. You can also take the time to practice alone or with other participants.

  • 19-20 Dinner 

     

Background and audience:

Accessible to a wide audience

Date:

May 16 to 21, 2022 (5 days 5 nights):
Arrival the day before from 19:00
Departure after the end of the course

Meals :

Simple organic vegetarian.

Reservation procedure:

To register for this course you must proceed in two steps:

1°) You must first book your internship with Linus Lindquist. To do so, you must fill in a registration form on the following link: https://www.linuslundquist.com/rsvp-1-2

Once you have booked and paid your course with your teacher the latter will give you a password which will allow you to book your accommodation. 

2°) Vou should go to the following link: https://booking.louralecovillage.com/

Once you have paid for your accommodation, all you have to do is organize your visit.

We look forward to welcoming you to Loural Ecovillage.

Language :

English 

Accommodation and food expenses for the course: :

Prices for full board:
70€/night in shared tent
90€/night in shared room
110€/night in single room (limited space)

Course fee :

Training price (course): See and pay live with the trainer.

The Louralécovillage site only charges for accommodation and meals

Trainers:

Linus is fully dedicated to bansuri and Indian classical music and is a full-time musician. He performs regularly and teaches students from all over the world, see what his students say here. Linus spent his winters in India doing rigorous riyaz. One visit during a 2 month period, he played 8 hours a day.

He has studied under such legends of Indian classical music as Pt Rajendra Prasanna, Pt Pravin Godkhindi and Pt Alok Lahiri. He is currently learning under the direction of Debopriya Chatterjee.

He began his journey with Igino Brunori (disciple of the Gundecha brothers and Pt Rajendra Prasanna).

Location:

Loural ecovillage Portugal : A magical place with 30 hectares of nature in the middle of the mountains with a small river...

General Objective:

Interconnecting nature, mindbody & cosmos

Specific Objectives:

  1. Topics in group classes
  2. Examples of topics covered in a group class,
  3. Long notes - Why we need to do it
  4. Bansuri Ornaments - Katka, Murki, Meend, Gamak etc
  5. Bansuri Techniques - Tips, tricks and hard work. 
  6. Alaap & Jod - How to develop
  7. Raga - What is it really? Or what is it not?
  8. Notation - How to write what we play

In group class, we will learn a raga with alaap, jod and composition with taans and tihais. We do the work together and motivate each other to go further, go faster, play more.