Transforming Your Guitar With Derek Gripper
Embark on a sonic odyssey to West Africa’s soul, where the mystical sounds of ancient kora strings beckon. Picture your trusty six-string guitar as a portal, a conduit to centuries of rich griot heritage. Brace yourself for Derek Gripper’s “Kora Mastery On Guitar,” a seismic shift in musical horizons—without needing new gear!
Delve deep into the legacy of Toumani Diabate’s kora style, while reimagining your guitar’s essence. Feel the rhythm, sense the melody as this course orchestrates an exhilarating transformation.
Get ready to shatter the limits of your instrument, unleashing a symphony of possibilities like never before!
Meet Your Teacher
Derek Gripper, a trailblazing guitarist, embarked on a remarkable journey transcribing the intricate compositions of Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté onto the six-string guitar. His groundbreaking album 'One Night on Earth' melded Western classical tradition with West African griot heritage, captivating classical guitar legend John Williams and captivating kora maestro Toumani Diabaté himself.
With accolades spanning global venues like Carnegie Hall, Derek's fusion of African rhythms and classical guitar expertise has redefined musical boundaries. Through his Kora Guitar Lessons, Gripper shares not just techniques but the soulful essence of African melodies, enriching students with a profound cultural musical tapestry.
The Ultimate Learning Experience
Kora Mastery On Guitar
Transform your guitar into a kora with 160 minutes of carefully constructed kora guitar lessons from the pioneer of this field.
Interactive On-screen Notation
Learning new skills is easier with our innovative, interactive tools. Access on-screen notation, tablature, virtual fretboards, slow motion and more.
Derek Gripper – Masterclass
Take your studies further with two hours of bonus material learning how to play in the style of Ali Farka Toure.
Compás Backing Grooves
Put your new techniques into practice and Jam over different Malian grooves with Calabash player Adama Kone.
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