GRANADA WEEK LONG WORKSHOP
October 5 – 9, 2026
“In Granada, flamenco reveals itself differently, more intimate, more profound. Somewhere between the workshops and the city’s atmosphere, I began to feel that elusive duende, the same depth and elegance that captivated Lorca. It was as much an emotional journey as a musical one.”
— Chema Eirin-Lopez — Miami & Galicia
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WHERE YOU’LL BE
Peña La Platería has been the heartbeat of Granada’s flamenco community since 1949. It’s the oldest flamenco peña in Spain — not a venue that hosts flamenco, but a place built by and for people who live it. The portraits on the walls, the tile work, the stage where singers and dancers have performed for decades — it’s all still there, and it’s where you’ll spend your week.
You’re going to school inside a flamenco institution, in the city where flamenco guitar has its deepest roots.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Welcome dinner on Sunday evening, hosted by Kai and Tara on the Peña La Platería terrace overlooking the Alhambra. Dinner is on us.
- 20 hours of workshop time with Kai Narezo, Monday through Friday, 10am–2pm
- Guest guitarist for one day — someone Kai knows personally
- Guest cantaor/a or dancer for one day, so you can experience accompaniment in a real context
- 3+ nights of live flamenco — tablao, peña, cueva in the Sacromonte — all included
- All class videos recorded and available to download and keep
- Workshop T-shirt
- This workshop is intentionally small. Never more than 10 students.
Your +1 is welcome at evening shows — they’ll need their own ticket but we’ll sort it, sometimes at a discount. Just let us know in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sunday, October 4 — Welcome Dinner
The week starts Sunday evening at the Peña. You’ll see where you’re coming back to Monday morning, meet your fellow players, and hear everyone’s story. Kai and Tara host. This is how the group becomes a group before a single note is played.
Monday–Friday — Class
10am to 2pm, every day, at Peña La Platería in the Albaicín. The first two hours focus on technique and compás. The second two hours apply that to material, with a short break between. It’s a bootcamp structure — but nothing is fixed. Kai would rather respond to what the group actually needs than follow a schedule for its own sake.
The guest days
One day a guest guitarist joins — someone Kai knows and plays with personally, not a cold booking. Another day, a cantaor/a or dancer comes in so you can feel what it means to accompany. Past guest teachers have included José Fermín Fernández, Estefanía Narváez, and Nieves Molina.
Evenings — Live flamenco
We take you to flamenco in three different settings: a tablao, a peña, and a cueva in the Sacromonte. Each one is a completely different experience and that’s deliberate. A show at the peña is never quite the same twice — it depends entirely on who shows up that night. You’ll leave Granada having seen the real thing.
Granada, a beautiful site , the place to live , feel and learn flamenco. Great week with a fabulous teacher : thank you Kai. Classes in the morning and concerts in the evening. Discovering the Spanish kitchen at dinner time. My playing got a huge push forward in understanding the mood and flamenco techniques.
Jean-Marc Weber — France
tTHE REST OF IT
Granada’s tapas culture means eating well costs almost nothing. Daily meals are on your own — though in practice the group often eats together.
Getting to know one another is one of the things that happens that you probably don’t expect coming in. But think about it — these are your people. The ones weird enough to love flamenco as much as you do.
By Friday you’ll be a little mentally exhausted, in the best possible way. That’s what we hear every time as the week wraps up — that it’s hard to believe how much fit into five days.
Granada has some of the best guitar makers in the world. If you’re looking for an instrument or want yours set up properly, Kai can introduce you to the right people. If there’s interest in a group Alhambra visit we can usually make that happen — it needs some advance coordination and everyone’s passport info, so mention it early
WHAT WILL WE COVER
We’ll focus mainly on Soleá, Soleá Por Bulerias and Bulerias so that you leave feeling truly confident about the 12-beat compás. We look at patterns and material that help you master the compás of these Palos as well as your material. We may also look at other Palos or cante/baile accompaniment depending on the interests of the group.
AM I READY FOR THIS?
The question we get the most is “Am I ready for this?” Ideally, you’ve finished the Introduction to Flamenco Course or you have a pretty solid grasp of Soleá. It would be helpful to have some familiarity with other Palos as well. We likely won’t be doing anything super virtuosic, but at a minimum you should have a decent sense of compás and feel comfortable with your rasgueados.
If you’re unsure if you’re ready to get the most out of a workshop like this, just send us an email and we’ll talk it through. We’ll probably ask you for a video to see where you’re at, and we can discuss if you’re ready and even what to be working on between now and the time of the workshop.
REFUND POLICY
We want you to feel comfortable committing.
- Cancel 30+ days before the workshop: full refund
- Cancel 15–30 days before: 80% refund
- Cancel within 15 days due to an emergency: 90% refund
Questions? Email us before you book.
PRO-TIPS
There is an in-depth blog post about some important pro tips to help make your life a tiny bit easier when visting our favorite city and home. We are always adding to this, especially the tapas (favorite eating spots) section. Here is what is covered over on that blog post:
- Siesta
- Eating Pro Tips
- Favorite Eating Spots (with map links)
- Buying A Guitar
- Getting Around
- La Alhambra
OUR REFUND POLICY
By attending our workshop, you agree to all of our rules and policies
- If you cancel your paid reservation up to 30 days before the start of the workshop, we will issue a full refund.
- If you cancel your paid reservation up to 15 days before the start of the workshop, we will issue a refund of 80% of your payment.
- If you cancel within 15 days of the start of the workshop due to an emergency we will issue a refund of 90% of your payment.
Personal Responsibility
While you are participating in our workshop, please be aware that we cannot take responsibility for your personal safety or any travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, or related matters. Additionally, we cannot be held liable for any incidents, accidents, or other unforeseen events that may occur during your time with us. Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being at all times.
That being said, we are committed to ensuring a positive experience for all participants, and we will do our best to offer assistance and support whenever possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Tara or Kai if you encounter any difficulties during your stay.
Disruptive Behavior
At Flamenco Explained, we prioritize a respectful and inclusive environment. Disruptive or abusive behavior, including harassment or violence, will not be tolerated. We reserve the sole right to determine what constitutes disruptive or abusive behavior. Participants engaging in such conduct may be asked to leave. We are committed to fostering a safe and positive experience for all.
Photography and Media
By participating in our workshop, you grant us the right to utilize any photographs or videos featuring you in any promotional material, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, and marketing campaigns. This permission extends to both current and future workshops and events organized by us.
We also request that participants not share any of the videos shot in class on social media without our permission.
We will ensure that video of everything covered in class is available to participants.
“I had a wonderful week in the enchanting Andalusian city of Granada. Kai and the rest of the team were brilliant, and the venue was fantastic. It was also wonderful to meet so many people, some of whom I still keep in touch with today.
I spent the perfect week immersed in flamenco, taking away lasting memories and gaining inspiration that has stayed with me ever since. The workshops gave my flamenco guitar playing a real boost, and I came away feeling motivated, encouraged, and eager to continue learning.” — Will Harrison — Malaga