Let's learn about the Andean transverse flute, an age-old musical instrument that is typically played during baptisms, wakes, and the Inti Raymi celebrations in June in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Vocal technique is the control of our lungs when we sing. In this video, we'll learn some different vocal techniques that can be practiced to warm up our voices. Let's practice them together and get ready to sing!

Michael brings us into the world of the Andean guitar, introducing us to some of its characteristic melodies and explaining some techniques for both playing and caring for it.

The zampoña is one of the most representative instruments of Andean culture, and our friend Michael Guaján will share with us many fascinating facts about it.

In this video, Michael Guaján will teach us about the influence of modern rhythms like jazz, blues, and heavy metal on Andean music. Let's listen to some examples of such fusion played by Michael on his guitar!

This time, Michael introduces us to the traditional Japanese flute, making a musical and cultural comparison between this Asian instrument and its Andean counterpart.

This time, Michael Guaján teaches us the origins of the pan flute and shows us how it is played.

In this new video, our friend Michael Guaján from Otavalo, Ecuador, tells us about the origin of the "rondín," or harmonica, and the various effects that can be created with it.

Michael Guaján presents us with yet another interesting Andean instrument: the ocarina. Let's find out about the origin of its name, its various types, and how it is played.

This time, Michael Guaján explains to us the many different kinds of guitar picks and some of their nuances.

Natalia Barahona (Venezuela/Chile) is a singer-songwriter with many years of experience in musical genres ranging from folklore to modern. Her work is recognized on alternative networks in America and Europe, such as Bandcamp and Spotify.

Natalia Barahona is a Venezuelan artist of Chilean origin. In this video for her single, "Santo" [Saint], she merges these two cultures, singing a song from a traditional eastern Venezuelan genre while exhibiting images of Chile's representative "cueca" dance.

Natalia from Ecuador explains to us those adverbs that describe the order in which a sequence of events take place.

Natalia from Ecuador gives us some tips regarding some simple words and expressions we might use to communicate when visiting our favorite Spanish-speaking country.

Natalia teaches us the names of many different women's garments.