Washington Post review: Educational program
 School Presentations:
Educational presentations by the Alturas Duo have been tailored to fit any age group ranging from K through 12. Programs include short musical examples from our repertoire, an introduction to the various instruments we play (viola, guitar, charangos and Venezuelan cuatro) and an explanation on how African, European and Native cultures came together to create South American folkloric music as we know it today. In addition, we will explain how natural elements have affected this music, ranging from the materials used to make instruments (armadillos, bamboo, and goat toenails to name a few!), to how folkloric musicians have used their surroundings to influence songwriting and rhythms.
Workshops:
We aim to provide a basic understanding of simple South American rhythms and their origins. Participants will be taught how to perform the basic "apagado" on the guitar and charango and learn to accompany a melody using similar techniques. For beginners to advanced students.
Master Classes:
The Duo provides coaching in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment for both soloists and ensembles. For beginners to advanced students.
All programs are available in both Spanish and English.
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