Sones de México Ensemble School

Class Catalog

Sones de México Ensemble (est. 1994) is a two-time GRAMMY Nominated musical group and a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote greater appreciation of Mexican folk and traditional music and culture through innovative performance, education, and dissemination programs.

PRIVATE LESSONS –

Private lessons are customized for the student’s needs on guitar, violin, harp, jarana, vihuela, and other instruments, in English or in Spanish for children or adults of any age.

Private lessons are a good complement to group classes. Take a couple of private lessons to catch up with the group if you feel you are falling behind. Get some private lessons if you are progressing faster than the rest of the group and you need a few more advanced tips. Perhaps you are interested in working on a particular technique or a song one-on-one. Our specialty is Mexican music. Whether you take one private lesson or a few, here’s an option to get exactly what you want. Available at 30 mins ($25) or 60 min ($50) lessons.

Call us at (773) 728-1164 or write us at info@sonesdemexico.com to set up an appointment and a location. After agreeing on a schedule, make your payment here prior to your lesson to confirm your class.

GUITAR (Level 1) for ages 9-14 [in PILSEN]

Children can now learn to play guitar and learn about Mexican culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble
Classes for the Fall 2016 session will be Saturdays at 12pm starting on September 3 St. Ann Church, located in Chicago’s Plisen neighborhood. The classes are in Spanish and the repertoire is based on Mexican folk music. The musical training and theory students receive is applicable to any style of music.
In level one, students learn how to hold and tune their guitar, and how to play their first six chords and three songs. They also learn about the history and geography of Mexico.
Schedule: SATURDAYS at 12pm, September 3 thru November 19 (12 classes). All classes are 1 hour long.

Instructor: Gonzalo Córdova

Tuition: $150 for the entire course
Register now! Space is limited to 12 students!
For questions about the class and registration call Juan Díes at Sones de Mexico at (773) 728-1164 or write to juan@sonesdemexico.com.
Please bring a guitar! If you do not yet own a guitar, call us about affordable options.

GUITAR (Level 1) for ages 9-14 [in ROGERS PARK]
Now in Rogers Park, Children can now learn to play guitar and learn about Mexican culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble
Classes for the fall 2016 session will be Saturdays at 3pm starting on September 3 at Centro Romero, located in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The classes are in Spanish and the repertoire is based on Mexican folk music. The musical training and theory students receive is applicable to any style of music.
In level one, students learn how to hold and tune their guitar, and how to play their first six chords and three songs. They also learn about the history and geography of Mexico.
Schedule: SATURDAYS at 3pm, September 3 thru November 19 (12 classes). All classes are 1 hour long.

Instructor: Gonzalo Córdova

Tuition: $150 for the entire course
Register now! Space is limited to 12 students!
For questions about the class and registration call Juan Díes at Sones de Mexico at (773) 728-1164 or write to juan@sonesdemexico.com. For questions about Centro Romero call (773) 508-5300.
Please bring a guitar! If you do not yet own a guitar, call us about affordable options.
For scholarship information contact Sones de Mexico Ensemble.

GUITAR (Level 2) for ages 9-14 [in PILSEN]
To sign up for this class students must have completed Guitar (Level 1) or have the instructor’s permission. If you have not completed level 1 and would like to obtain special permission call us at (773) 728-1164 for an evaluation.
Classes for the Fall 2016 session will be Saturdays at 11am starting on September 3 at St. Ann Church, located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The classes are in Spanish and the repertoire is based on Mexican folk music. The musical training and theory students receive is applicable to any style of music.
In LEVEL TWO, students will expand their repertoire learning songs that drill them on the basic skills they learned in level 1. They will also learn more about the culture, history and geography of Mexico.
Schedule: SATURDAYS at 11am, September 3 thru November 19 (12 classes). All classes are 1 hour long.

Instructor: Gonzalo Córdova

Tuition: $150 for the entire course
Register now! Space is limited to 12 students!
For questions about the class and registration call Juan Díes at Sones de Mexico at (773) 728-1164 or write to juan@sonesdemexico.com.
Please bring a guitar! If you do not yet own a guitar, call us about affordable options.
For scholarship information contact Sones de Mexico Ensemble.

GUITAR (Level 2) for ages 9-14 [in ROGERS PARK]
To sign up for this class students must have completed Guitar (Level 1) or have the instructor’s permission. If you have not completed level 1 and would like to obtain special permission call us at (773) 728-1164 for an evaluation.
Classes for the Fall 2016 session will be Saturdays at 4pm starting on September 3 at Centro Romero, located in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The classes are in Spanish and the repertoire is based on Mexican folk music. The musical training and theory students receive is applicable to any style of music.
In LEVEL TWO, students will expand their repertoire learning songs that drill them on the basic skills they learned in level 1. They will also learn more about the culture, history and geography of Mexico.
Schedule: SATURDAYS at 4pm, September 3 thru November 19 (12 classes). All classes are 1 hour long.

Instructor: Gonzalo Córdova

Tuition: $150 for the entire course
Register now! Space is limited to 12 students!
For questions about the class and registration call Juan Díes at Sones de Mexico at (773) 728-1164 or write to juan@sonesdemexico.com. For questions about Centro Romero call (773) 508-5300.
Please bring a guitar! If you do not yet own a guitar, call us about affordable options.

For scholarship information contact Sones de Mexico Ensemble.