WORLDWIDE · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 music workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn salsa and bachata, enjoy mojitos and bites, then enter Mango’s South Beach nightclub with live music and tropical shows.
“Alisa was a great dance instructor! She made the class very fun and enjoyable and taught us all very well. The apps were delicious and the mojitos were well done”
Learn Puerto Rican Bomba with live drumming at Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, plus sunset views, cultural context, and practical tips.
“Tour operator stood us up and never came to the scheduled event. No notice. No communication. Just never appeared at the email confirmee time and place. I met two other guests who were put out by being abandoned by the operator without notice. Then the first Viator customer service representative was intentionally difficult during chat. Had me restate information as if they didn't read or look at my previous messages. Took 20 minutes to respond to one of my messages..."Q: Exactly what time did you show up? A: 5 minutes early, as previously stated and documented by an attached pictuer)" (during which time I started driving home from the no-showed…”
Hear professional koto and shamisen music, learn to play the koto, and enjoy a private Kyoto concert in a cozy old Japanese home.
“The place was not too difficult to find (i go by taxi), but the alley was very dark, and we had to wait outside till 5 minutes before the show. The performer is very professional and played both instruments beautifully and skillfully, using different techniques that produced different timbre. Enjoyed the evening very much.”
Cook fresh pasta in Francesco’s Venice home, enjoy wine and local bites, then hear a private live guitar concert.
“We did a cooking class with Francesco and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish! we had a little appetiser and then we made delicious pasta. Francesco explained everything from start to finish and it was an amazing experience. We would recommend this activity to anyone visiting Venice. He is also an extremely talented person and played some guitar for us. This experience certainly made our stay in Venice and unforgettable one.”
Cook in a Venetian home with Chef Francesco, learn family recipes, enjoy local flavors, and finish with live acoustic guitar.
“Francesco was amazing from start to finish. The experience is a must do in Venice, it was the highlight of our trip! He was so welcoming, and made us feel at home in his beautiful apartment. He knew lots about Venice and was so enthusiastic to share with us. He even gave us recommendations of places to go or other experiences to do afterwards. Cannot recommend enough and thank you Francesco!”
Learn how natural gelato is made at Cremeria Opera in Lucca with tastings, hands-on work, expert teaching, and a homemade gelato comparison.
“Mirko is a true maestro but more importantly a passionate and wonderful all around human being. A patient and engaged teacher, he will explain it all to you and his excitement about the process is contagious. He is rightly proud of his out-of-this-world pistacchio but make sure to ask him about the fascinating flavors he concocted for The Rolling Stones, Ennio Morricone, and many others. World-class gelato and gelatiere. We look forward to seeing him and his brand more in the US!”
Cook Alicante tapas with a local chef, enjoy a full dinner, sangria, and live Spanish guitar in a friendly two-hour evening class.
“Lovely activity. It was rather chilly though as the shutters were kept open so if the evening is cool take a jacket. The group was on the large size around 14 people so at times you were stood watching others cook rather than doing it all yourself. Food at the end was tasty, staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.”
Explore Mindelo’s history, hear live Cape Verdean rhythms, and learn six dances in a lively 210-minute cultural tour.
“A nicely paced walk with our guide to view nearby historic sites and architectural influences. included meeting with a guitarist who demonstrated Cabo Verdian rhythms while a dancer instructed us on how they dance to each. interactive and fun. if you like to dance take this tour!”
Learn to play Japan’s powerful Tsugaru shamisen in a private Tokyo workshop with a championship musician, performance, and hands-on lesson.
“We had a great time! We learned a lot about the shamisen and were able to learn a simple song. We also learned some harder techniques. The instructor is very patient and played some amazing pieces.”
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