The Art Of Practice

Approach Your Practice With Clarity, Focus, and Purpose

Wednesday, December 18th | 6PM – 10.30PM (UK Time)
All sessions will be recorded for you to revisit anytime.

Join Niwel Tsumbu, an internationally acclaimed guitarist and educator, for The Art of Practice—a four-hour live intensive course designed to help musicians at every level build the habits and discipline needed to grow.

Niwel’s artistry and teaching are rooted in efficiency, agility, and a deep connection to the physical aspects of playing. His insights into movement, tension, and precision will revolutionize how you approach your instrument, enabling you to play with greater ease and fluidity.

This year alone, Niwel has toured America and Europe, performed and recorded with Grammy Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, worked with blues legend Taj Mahal, and released his latest album, Milimo. He is not only a master musician but also an artist dedicated to continuous growth—a quality that shines through in his teaching.

What You’ll Learn:

Build Your Routine: Learn how to design a structured, goal-oriented practice routine that suits your schedule and ambitions.
Master Efficiency: Understand how to use your time and energy effectively, focusing on quality over quantity.
Develop Agility: Discover strategies for improving dexterity, fluidity, and control on your instrument.
Refine Focus: Cultivate a mindset that keeps you engaged, motivated, and progressing consistently.
Embrace Your Path: Take away tools and principles that work for all levels, allowing you to tailor your practice to your own musical journey.

Meet Your Tutor

Back in the day, Niwel Tsumbu was borrowing bits of fishing line and bike cable to build his guitars. Now he’s performed the world over with the likes of Buena Vista Social club, Natty Wailer and Baaba Maal. He’s recorded with Sinead O’Connor, Nigel Kennedy and Michael O’Suilleabhgin. He’s even written a symphony for the radical 20-piece Surge Orchestra.

From Irish folk to jazz, classical, rock and flamenco, Niwel’s story is one of cross-genre, cross-cultural exploration, improvisation, collaboration and integration. But with this session he’ll take you right back to the fundamental rhythms of his African roots in Congo. Where it all began. Niwel is a real one-off. Don’t miss the chance to benefit from learning with this master musician.