Woori Center provides a virtual ten week-long Korean music class with a master Korean musician, gamin. Through the hands-on experience of playing Danso, students will learn about various topics such as vocal music, instrumental music, and ritual music; an introduction to Korean folk songs, jangdan (rhythm), traditional children’s songs, and Korean music; and the lyrics of Arirang folk songs. Our 40-minute classes will consist of 20-minute lectures and 20-minute practical lessons.
Gamin Kang, simply known as “gamin,” a distinguished NYC soloist, tours the world performing both traditional Korean music and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Gamin plays piri (double reed Korean oboe), taepyeonso (double-reed horn), and saenghwang (mouth organ). She is a designated Yisuja, official holder of Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 46 for Court and Royal Military music.
We want to offer this space as an opportunity for us to take care of ourselves, as playing Danso and learning about the calming music can reduce your stress and strengthen your immune system. Moreover, Gamin will help you explore various types of Korean music and learn about the songs our parents and their parents sang for centuries