Μουσική Ομάδα – Agios Lavrentios Dance OrchestraJames Wylie, Fausto Sierakowski
26 March 2026
Alexander Technique Workshop for Musicians and Performing ArtistsThodoris Ziarkas
26 March 2026Mouth Ensemble - Extended Vocal Techniques
Coordination: Giorgos Gargalas
Duration: 30 hours
Hours: 10.00 – 14.00 & 17.00 – 19.00
(the hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the workshop)
Language: Greek, English
25 - 31 August
(25.8 arrival date / 31.8 departure date)
This workshop explores the vocal art of beatboxing, extended vocal techniques, and their dynamic connection with acoustic instruments and live electronics. It is aimed at musicians, singers, producers, sound artists, and anyone seeking new paths in sonic experimentation and contemporary performance.
Focusing on the acquisition of vocal percussion techniques, improvisation, and the interaction of the voice with digital and analog media, the workshop aims to transform the human body into a complete, live sonic ensemble.
Workshop themes include:
- Beatbox / vocal percussion techniques (kicks, snares, click rolls, inward/outward bass, vocal sound design) and extended vocal techniques such as throat singing and overtones.
- Breathing, vocal control, and mic technique.
- Improvisation and building musical structures in real-time (live looping) through the interaction of the voice with hardware (loop stations, audio fx, pedals) and synthesizers.
- Combining the voice with acoustic instruments, with an emphasis on aerophones and idiophones (flute, harmonica, didgeridoo, mouth harp).
By combining practical exercises, improvisation, and teamwork, participants will discover new sonic possibilities and ways to integrate vocal percussion, acoustic instruments, and electronics into their own musical compositions and live performances.
Giorgos Gargalas
Giorgos Gargalas is a sound artist and beatboxer who constantly seeks to push the boundaries of what’s possible in music. He constantly explores the relationships between sound and other art forms, such as video art, installations, and performance to create unique and captivating multi-sensory experiences. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of music technology and sound design, George blends traditional beatboxing techniques with cutting-edge electronic tools. He has won awards in competitions and festivals as a beatboxer and sound designer.
He graduated from the Department of Audio and Visual Arts in Corfu in 2018 and from the Postgraduate Department of the Music University of Athens, specializing in “Music Creation for New Media” in 2021. He is currently a Phd student at Faculty of Music & Audiovisual Arts.