INTENSIVE PROGRAMS:
- Flamenco for all levels
- “Palos” and flamenco rhythm
- Scales and improvisation
- Flamenco for classical guitar players
- Special course of rhythm and “Falsetas”
SCHEDULE:
- Weekly courses of 5 hours.
- 1 hour daily or 1,5 hours three days a week.
- Price: 180 € individual course
Dates:
Monday to Friday from 10h to 14h / from 17h a 20 h.
Saturdays from 10h a 14h
TEACHER: José Luis Montón
Born in Barcelona, he starts his musical education at a very early age, specializing in flamenco rhythms.
He has been awarded several prizes, such as First Prize in the International Contest of Barcelona and Nimes (France).
He performed as guitar soloist in various shows that traveled around the world, and he performed in big stages like the Konzerthaus, in Vienna.
He has recorded several albums: "Flamenco entre amigos", "Aroma", "Sin querer", "flamenco árabe", "Flamenco-Etxea". With Ara Malikian he also recorded "Manantial" and "De la Felicidad".Working as a composer, he created the music for a show at the Spanish National Ballet, where he also performed as an artist; he also composed the music for the chamber Flamenco music show of Mayte Martín and Belén Maya.
He has performed the Concert of Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo in multiple orchestras and theatres. In brief, this is a very complete flamenco guitarist, with a broad education and musical vision that enrich his entire work.
TEACHER: Melón Jiménez
Guitarist Melón Jiménez has made plenty of music, not only in flamenco music but in many related styles. He is both devoted to the tradition of his Andalusian gypsy roots and also, to the innovation of the flamenco guitar, meticulously translating techniques from the sitar, slide guitar, and African gimbri to his guitar.
Having grown up between Madrid and Jerez de la Frontera (the cradle of flamenco in Andalucia), Melón began to play the guitar at age 3, following in the footsteps of his father Miguel Jiménez. Melon's professional career started very early on. At the young age of 15, he became flamenco star Niña Pastori's official guitarist.
This was only the beginning of his first years touring great stages all over the world. In 2009 he accompanied the legendary singer Enrique Morente in his last concerts. In 2011 he embarked on an international tour with famed sitarist and Grammy award winner Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the great sitar master Ravi Shankar. Melón's collaborations continued with renowned musicians are countless and include artists including Ketama, Chuchito Valdes, Richard Bona, Estrella Morente, Jorge Pardo, among others.
"The Sound of Colors" (The Sound of Colors) is Melon's first album as a solo guitarist. Through his vivid and distinctive compositions, Melon pays tribute to Spanish art masters such as Juan Gris, Picasso, Dalí and Bonifacio, dedicating a flamenco “palo” (style) to each of their artistic personalities.
Her second work, "Ecos de Magerit", released in 2022, gave him the honor of being a finalist in the prestigious SGAE Paco de Lucía Flamenco Award.
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