EEFC Online Workshops

In keeping with the virtual demands of our modern times, EEFC is excited to sponsor a changing selection of live online class series, taught by our beloved workshop teachers, as well as one-off special events and movie screenings. All classes and events are held on Zoom and require one-time pre-registration. Zoom meeting information will be provided to registrants before each class (see FAQs below).

Unless otherwise noted, each 4-week course costs $50, or $15 per class. We also offer low-income tuition choices as well as a Pay It Forward option in case you have the means to throw in a little extra to keep our online programs thriving. See each series’ registration form for details.

Not the right time to join a class? Consider a donation of any size to EEFC to help keep our programs running. Thank you!

November 2024

Bulgarian Singing: Between Thrace and Strandzha with Radostina Kaneva

Songs from the Sliven region are considered Thracian, but they possess a specific local dialect and feature a characteristic 2/4 rhythm that accompanies the dance buenek. Nearby Kotel is famous for its dance in 7/8, called mudro. Radostina will teach both the dances and their accompanying songs. In the process, she will emphasize correct breathing, ornaments, and sound production typical of Thracian singing. As a bonus, it being close to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Radostina will also present a carol, or koledarska pesen from her village of Samuilovo.

Fridays, November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024 – 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central, 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Register here at least 2 hours before the first class time. We offer a sliding-scale set of fees. See the registration form for full info.

Tapan with Matt Moran

This 4-week class focuses on reviewing fundamental skills for tapan/tŭpan. We will be orienting to beginning and intermediate players, and discussing techniques specific to the instrument as well as general principles of learning how to hear what to play, and playing what you hear. The musical focus will be on modern dance music styles found in Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.

Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 – 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Pacific, 5:30 p.m. Mountain, 6:30 p.m. Central, 7:30 p.m. Eastern

Register here at least 2 hours before the first class time. We offer a sliding-scale set of fees. See the registration form for full info.

Greek Winds & Brass with Eleni Govetas

Eleni is offering a specialized approach to traditional Greek music. This class wil explore the nuances of the music of Northern Greece, and will be primarily focusing on ornamentation and styling. The songs will be taught by ear, without charts or sheet music. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced wind players with or without a background in learning by ear, who are looking to dive deeper into specific ornamentation and articulation of Greek melodies.

Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024 – 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central, 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Register here at least 2 hours before the first class time. We offer a sliding-scale set of fees. See the registration form for full info.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive the Zoom link?
To maintain cybersecurity, a new Zoom meeting number and password will be sent each week at least two hours before each class starts. Please begin to sign into the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes before our start time. A moderator will be available to assist you. If there is a sound/lighting check with the teacher in progress, please wait until we’re finished to unmute and begin your greetings and salutations!

How long are the classes?
Generally each class runs 75 minutes. Other events, such as lectures or movie screenings, may have different durations.

Will music and video be provided?
Each teacher has the option to make source materials available on password-protected pages. Password access to class materials pages will be provided in your registration confirmation and in the emails sent out at least two hours before each class. Password-protected links to streaming videos of each completed class will be provided to students separately via email.

What if I have to miss a class, or can only attend offline because of my schedule or time zone?
No problem! Links to streaming videos will be provided to registered students the day after each live class. All video links will be active for three months after the last class in the series.

I registered, and class is about to start, and I still haven’t gotten my Zoom link! Help!
Alas, sometimes our information emails end up in spam or junk folders. Please check there first, and if you still can’t find the email, contact the office and we’ll get you sorted out!