I've been teaching Khoomei since 1997, when I began giving workshops with the encouragement of Huun-Huur-Tu. Although I only began singing khoomei in 1995, it was obvious that I had a knack for this exotic art form. And as word spread of my abilities, I began to get lots of requests for lessons. Because I had no regular access to teachers, only recordings, I set out to deconstruct throat-singing into its discrete components and techniques. You see, most indigenous singers learn at a very young age, when mimicry is at its most potent. Children are surrounded by other older singers, and often pick it up through constant exposure, getting some coaching when needed. It's not so easy for those of us living elsewhere, or beginning as adults! The unique teaching techniques I've developed are fun, easy, and safe to use. And best of all, they work!
I've taught and given presentations all over the US, Canada, and Finland, in varied venues such as universities, concert halls, and private homes, and recent teaching venues include Taiwan, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boulder, and the JT Didgefest. If you are interested in hosting a presentation or workshop, please send me an email.
Teaching Khoomei workshop with Huun-Huur-Tu
I offer private instruction at my home in Minneapolis by appointment, and frequently while travelling. Contact me by email or phone 612-521-4308.
I offer an number workshops, including Throat Singing, Sound Healing, and Didgeridoo. Details below.
Please contact me if you wish to arrange a workshop, program, or presentation in your area.
Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan
University of MN
Boulder, CO
San Deigo, SA
JT Didgeridoo Festival, CA
In-Didj-In-Us Scio, Oregon
Sibelius Academy Helsinki, Finland
Kantele, Finland
University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
Chicago, IL
Vancouver, Canada
UCSF (San Francisco)
Awakenings, Portland OR
Numerous performances with Big Sky, Overtone Orchestra, and others
May 14-15
10am - 4pmMinneapolis
Steve Sklar
612-521-4308
$125 Sat.
$225 Sat-Sun$25 discount if you register for both days by April 15
Saturday Only
Saturday and Sunday
Online reservation registration for my own workshops in Minneapolis are made with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure! If you prefer, you can send your deposit to:
Skysong Productions,
Inc.
3427 Colfax Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412 USA
I usually also have time available for individual lessons and for advanced work with experienced students.
Beginning Khoomei workshops include the following:
"Steve was more than generous with his time, his energy, and his unique expertise....Steve is part guru, part music teacher and part Catskill comic - somehow he manages to engage all three of these aspects at once. He has plenty of interesting little teaching tricks up his pedagogical sleeve to enable people to make the sounds he wants them to make." - Peter Pringle, Montreal Throat-Singing Festival 4/2001
Teaching Khoomei in Helsinki, Finland
Quotes from customers:
"I studied with Steve in 2004 after learning Khoomei from Tuvan and Mongolian Masters. His teaching modality and technique are excellent and will save students at any level years of struggle and produce immediate results." – Devan Miller, Director, Tuva Trader
"People, it is extraordinary! Wonderful stuff, and well-produced. Break an arm getting to his site, signing up, and writing that invaluable check. It is the deal of the century!" – John S., Las Vegas
"Yes, I recommend also, marvelous! Thank you, Steve." – Wolfgang S., Germany"
"Yes, the Lesson 1 is great! Really great. Tonight I was to purchase the lesson 2 or 3..." – Prof. C., Taipei
Last Updated 4.20.2011
