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Beginner Ukulele Workshop

Come join us and learn to play ukulele in a fun relaxed group environment. Led by Sean Popowczak, professional guitarist and graduate of Concordia University’s music program. This workshop series is geared toward complete beginners[…]

Handpan Workshop – Beginner to Intermediate

Greg Valou is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who plays in a wide variety of world music and experimental music projects, including Zimbamoto, Tarab and Naad. Handpan is one of his most loved instruments. For more[…]

Handpan Workshop – Beginner to Intermediate

Greg Valou is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who plays in a wide variety of world music and experimental music projects, including Zimbamoto, Tarab and Naad. Handpan is one of his most loved instruments. For more[…]

A Symbol Of Promise

DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP – postponed

This event has been postponed to a later date. Have you ever been curious about the art of playing didgeridoo. ———- Join David Yates of Breathwood (http://youtube.com/c/breathwood) for a delightful adventure into the world of[…]

Rainbows, Dreams, and the Space in Between

We invite you to an evening with Jacob Pasterfield: a journey into sound, colour, and light, with a special interest in symbolism and myth. Jacob Pasterfield is a Canadian Sound Healer and musician. He has been[…]

Sound Journey

This event is now fully reserved! We invite you to close your eyes.  Let the worries of life melt away.  Come and join us for a mesmerizing journey through a landscape of ancient and modern[…]

Gong Bath with Kathy Cameron and Marilyn McNeill

Planting seeds of peace through the power of sound. Join Kathy Cameron and Marilyn McNeill of the Soul of Sound (http://www.thesoulofsound.com/) as they weave a tapestry of sound with gongs and other world instruments. Net[…]

Partnered Event: Vancouver Fringe Festival: “Walk the Talk”

Some of our friends are putting on a very special show at the Fringe Festival this year, and they will be playing some instruments from Gandharva Loka! ARC Works is proud to produce and welcome[…]

Vocal Toning Workshop Series with Sanya Radovic!

Please join us for a special series of 4 workshops on Vocal Toning, hosted by Sanya Radovic! Every Thursday at 8:30 PM starting on September 1st – Thursday, Sept. 1st: Muscle Relaxation – – Thursday,[…]

Flamenco! Duo Contra Tiempo: Liron Man & Davide Sampaolo

Flamenco & Music Lovers! ——— Join us at The Netloft on Granville Island for a night of fabulous Flamenco performed by “Duo Contra Tiempo:” acclaimed musicians Liron Man (Israel) on Guitar and Davide Sampaolo (Italy)[…]

Gong Bath with Jain Wells

Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, insomnia, an emotional issue, physical pain or inflammation? These are just some of the conditions that are being alleviated and healed with gong energy. ———- In this 90 minute session[…]

Musical Dialogues with Hamin Honari and Itamar Erez

Gandharva Loka presents… “Dialogues” Itamar Erez- guitar Hamin Honari- tombak, daf An uncommon conversation between guitar & percussion, composition & improvisation. Originally from Iran and Israel, the two internationally renowned musicians met here in Vancouver[…]

Sound Journey with Daniel Shaw

Join Daniel Shaw for a beautiful and meditative sound journey.  Daniel will be using a variety of instruments designed for sound therapy to guide you through this truly unique experience. Yoga mats, blankets, and pillows[…]

Learning to Listen – How to Create Harmonics With Your Voice

This interactive workshop will be focused on listening to the subtleties and variations in sound we create with our voices and fine tuning them to produce multiple sounds (overtones).  You’ll learn some great techniques you[…]

Ventanas

Join Gandharva Loka on another beautiful evening with the amazing Ventanas from Toronto. Led by singer & flamenco dancer Tamar Ilana, the trans-Mediterranean ensemble Ventanas fuse passion and intimate dialogue, embracing the varied instrumental and[…]

Sound Journey

We invite you to close your eyes.  Let the worries of life melt away.  Come and join us for a mesmerizing journey through a landscape of ancient and modern healing sounds.  The destination is the[…]

CANCELLED Two-chord Tunes and Transposing for Ukulele CANCELLED

A workshop for singing & learning lots of two chord songs in different styles & different strums, and transposing them into different keys. Songs by Irving Berlin, Harry Belafonte, Beatles, Dixie Cups, Hank Williams, Pigram[…]

Basics of Blues on Ukulele

Join us for another wonderful workshop with Heather Stubbs! In this workshop we will explore the basics of the12 Bar Blues. Songs by BB King, Ledbetter, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Harry Manx, Paulo Nutini, the[…]

Sound Journey – CANCELLED

– CANCELLED – We invite you to close your eyes.  Let the worries of life melt away.  Come and join us for a mesmerizing journey through a landscape of ancient and modern healing sounds.  The[…]

Djembe for Beginners with Chris Couto

Chris Couto is an accomplished international performer and teacher. Throughout his musical career, he has been driven to help students and fellow musicians achieve their very best, as he strongly believes that music has the[…]

The Didgeridoo with Australian Master Shine

Shine was initiated into didgeridoo healing by an Aboriginal elder in 1991.  He offered sound healing at the internationally renowned Hollyhock retreat centre for over 10 years and has offered sound healing worldwide since 1995.  […]

CANCELLED – The African Mbira with Kurai – CANCELLED

Kurai Blessing Mubalwa was born in 1976 in the village of Mutimbanyoka, in the Murewa district of Zimbabwe.  He took exceptional interest in the mbira and began learning to play at the age of six,[…]

The Beauty of the Sitar with Mohamed Assani

Join us for a mesmerizing workshop on the extraordinary Indian sitar led by renowned musician and teacher Mohamed Assani.  Along with his tabla accompanist, Mohamed will take us on an enthralling and emotive journey into[…]

Experience a Gong Bath with Kathy Cameron

Himalayan singing bowls and gongs produce multiple overtones that are recognized for their ability to induce a deep sense of peace, tranquility, and well-being.  We invite you to experience the healing power of sound.  Experience[…]

A world Music Guitar Concert with Itamar Erez

To capture the essence of Itamar’s music is to be taken on a journey where different cultures meet in harmony. Itamar’s music holds a depth and sensitivity that will touch your heart; it blends the[…]

Spirituality through Native Flutes with Edgar Vinicio

The haunting beauty of Native Flutes from around the world played by one of Canada’s most renowned world music flutists. Edgar strives promote the connectedness between people and nature through his music.

Learning the Art of Steel Tongue Drums with Bryn Clingwall

Experience the ability of steel tongue drums to create a connection between the player and their own inner-world regardless of age or experience. Kindred Spirit drum maker and musician, Bryn Clingwall will share how this[…]

Gu Jeng Improvisations with Vi An Diep

You are invited on this journey through mutual opportunities to witness and to the discover delicious sonic-gifts of Vi An Diep, a proponent of the Asian zither. An original musician, Vi An intuitively improvises her[…]

Sacred Sound Garden with Mike Nichols and Daniel Shaw

  Join us and share the powerful vibrations of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and didgeridoo. Synchronize the most subtle vibrations and dissolve the boundary between mind and matter leaving you in a state of calm[…]

Beginner Ukulele with Heather Stubbs

Come join us and learn to play the friendliest instrument on the planet – the UKULELE! This wonderful six week beginner series starts Tuesday, January 12 and runs to February 16 is led by Heather Stubbs! Great for[…]