CHARANGO WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

This was a very special encounter in Lima, Peru, in February 2024 with Los Cholos and Maestro Kike Pinto. Listen to the music of Ricardo Garcia (charanguista) and his work with Los Cholos, as well as the beautiful music of Maestro Kike Pinto.

Thank you Charango Festival Vienna, it was awesome, see you in 2026!

“El charango es capaz de establecer lazos concretos de comunicación”
— de la tesis de Ítalo Pedrotti (p.39)
“The charango is capable of establishing solid channels of communication”
— From page 39 of the thesis by Ítalo Pedrotti

Sharing a Charango moment with the incredible Doña Felicitas on a visit to Peru.

A recap of our Charango Workshop “The Magic of the Charango” in Santa Barbara March 2025.

At Charango with Monique we work with contemporary charango players and composers, engaging with repertoire largely written over the past 40 years. By learning modern works within their proper cultural context, students are encouraged to compose, improvise, and cultivate a musical voice that is both personal and respectful of the instrument’s roots.