In 2010 Tolga started giving workshops of Gypsy Jazz guitar at the School of Modern Music in Ferrara.

For registration and general information you can contact the school: www3.comune.fe.it/amf /


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The course is intended for guitarists who have learned the basic techniques of the instrument. It is not necessary to be able to read musical scores. Students are divided according to their level in small groups, in which there's room for playing together as well as atention for personal development.


Some of the elements:

- Right hand technique, crucial to get the characteristic sound.

- The different rhythms, but mainly swing o 'pompe Manouche'

- Chords, chord progressions and Gypsy Jazz standards.

- Improvisation: scales, arpeggios, licks and their link with the harmony.

- Analysis of solos by Django and other important guitarists.