Go to: [ Group Lessons | Private Lessons | Past Workshops ]
Group Lessons: Workshops/Master Classes
- Making Music Without Borders – Finding inspiration in tradition and embracing the musical self
As Kenny Werner puts it: in jazz, “INNOVATION IS THE TRADITION” (Effortless Mastery, 2011). But how is it possible to organically integrate elements of a given musical tradition into one’s own composing or playing? In other words, to search for inspiration within a tradition while truly embracing the musical self and letting one’s inner voice blossom?
[ read more: view full workshop outline here (PDF) ]
- Collective Music Making as a Tool for Leadership and Co-Inception
All around the globe, most time-honored musical traditions have developed in a communal way, with all members of a given community engaging in musical activities together in daily life. This kind of music making has, to some extent, been forgotten in our modern society where it often seems to be reserved to an elite of performers and composers. But the benefits of communal music making are great and can be applied to a wide variety of professions and situations, as well as enhance self-confidence and stimulate creativity.
[ read more: view full workshop outline here (PDF) ]
In the past, AfuriKo has worked with companies and institutions such as:
Please refer to the bottom of this page for a full list of past workshops.
Private Lessons: Percussion & Piano/Keyboards
(back to top)
Based in Sunnyside, Queens, Akiko and Jim are both available for one-to-one tuition in New York City. However, no worries if you do not live in the Big Apple: you can always schedule a lesson from the comfort of your home via Lessonface, a popular platform for live online music lessons.
- https://www.lessonface.com/music-instructor/akiko-horii
- https://www.lessonface.com/music-instructor/jim-funnell
You can also catch them in your town whenever AfuriKo is on the road! They perform extensively across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan on a regular basis, and have, in recent years, began to expand their geographical reach (Jazzmandu in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jazz Alley in Seoul, South Korea, etc.). So don’t forget to check their full touring schedule!
If you have any questions, or would like to request details about rates/scheduling, please email booking.afuriko@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Past Workshops (full listing)
(back to top)
West African drumming and dance workshop | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Cardiff, GB)
West African drumming and dance workshop | The Rhythm Studios – Rock and Pop Academy (London, GB)
Dynamic Pilates & West African dance workshop | Hiro Pilates Studio (Munich, DE)
Dynamic Pilates & West African dance workshop | Hiro Pilates Studio (Munich, DE)
West African drumming and dance workshop | Cardiff University – School of Music (Cardiff, GB)
West African drumming and dance workshop | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Cardiff, GB)
West African drumming and dance one to one sessions | Cardiff University – School of Music (Cardiff, GB)
West African drumming and dance one to one sessions | Cardiff University – School of Music (Cardiff, GB)
Jazzmandu (Kathmandu Jazz Festival) – Vocal and Rhythm Workshop | Kathmandu Music Room (Kathmandu, NP)
Middlesex University – School of Media and Performing Arts (London, GB)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | Le Soleil se Lève à l’Ouest… (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | Le Soleil se Lève à l’Ouest… (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | Le Soleil se Lève à l’Ouest… (Paris, FR)
Ghanaian grooves: music and dance of the Ewe people | Jazz&Blues Bar Village (Kiryu, JP)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Grooves du Ghana : percussions, chants et danse du peuple Ewe | l’Union des Musiciens de Jazz (Paris, FR)
Ghanaian grooves: music and dance of the Ewe people | Jazz&Blues Bar Village (Kiryu, JP)
L’atelier musical présente AfuriKo – improvisation workshop | Salle du Poirier Saint (Cesson, FR)
feat. Bruno Wilhelm (sop., tenor & bari saxes)
Pilates, West African dance, movement to piano sounds | Ballettschule Benedict-Manniegel (Munich, DE)
with Hiroko Horii (Pilates instructor)
Pilates, West African dance, movement to piano sounds | Munich International Ballet School (Munich, DE)
with Hiroko Horii (Pilates instructor)
AfuriKo in England! | Highfield Hall Community Centre (Birmingham, GB)
West African dance workshop | Oil Street Guest House and Space (Kyoto, JP)
Atelier de chant et danse du Ghana | La Caféothèque (Paris, FR)
West African drumming and dance workshop | Cardiff University – School of Music (Cardiff, GB)