Effect devices: A Universe of Sound Vol.4Jannis Anastasakis
26 March 2026
Eργαστήριο Αραβικής Μουσικής: Φωνή και Σύνολο Μουσικών ΟργάνωνZiad Rajab
26 March 2026From Intention to Creation: A Deeper Dive
Coordination: Lefteris Moumtzis, Dave De Rose
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: English, Greek
18 - 24 August
(18.8 arrival date / 24.8 departure date)
Lefteris Moumtzis and Dave De Rose invite you to a workshop for musicians, composers, lyricists and artists from all arts disciplines.
This year, we step back from the immediacy of creation to focus on its source. The workshop is an invitation to slow down, to listen inward, and to build a more conscious connection to your creative self, finding the deeper reasons we create what we create. Through this process, we will ultimately arrive at the writing and composition of complete songs.
Our time together will be structured firstly to foster deep community and trust. You will be part of a few sustained working groups, temporary creative families with whom you will journey through the week, getting to know each other's artistic souls and building the safety needed to take creative risks together.
Through guided reflection, writing sessions, deep listening, analysis, and periods of stillness, we will explore the why behind your art, the themes, questions and feelings you are called to investigate, and what you actually want to put out in the world. This process is designed to validate where you already are as an artist and empower you to trust your own voice more deeply.
We will also take our work outside in the beautiful nature of Pelion, allowing the landscape to inform what emerges, returning to share and develop our findings through improvisation, collective composition and open sharing, leading to the creation of new songs.
By the end of the week, you will leave not only with a deeper understanding of your artistic voice and the intentions that drive it, but also with a renewed sense of validation and empowerment as an artist.
Lefteris Moumtzis
Lefteris Moumtzis is a musician, songwriter, and producer with a career spanning over 25 years. Known for his acclaimed solo and band recordings, Moumtzis has made significant contributions both as a composer/performer and as a producer. In 2016, he released his first solo album under his real name, Now Happiness, followed by Beaming Light in February 2019 under the moniker Freedom Candlemaker, marking a new chapter in his artistic journey. His highly anticipated next album, Ageless, was released in February 2025.
Moumtzis has composed music for numerous theatre and dance productions, films, and documentaries, showcasing his versatility and creativity. He is the founder and artistic director of The Open Nest Company. He has co-founded Louvana Records, and served as Artistic Director for Fengaros Festival, Fengaros Music Village, and Louvana Records from 2009 to 2024.
Since 2012, Moumtzis has been a dedicated workshop conductor and mentor, guiding emerging musicians and artists. He also produces for a variety of up-and-coming talents. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable artists such as Fotis Siotas, Michalis Siganides, Alkinoos Ioannides, and Michalis Tterlikkas, cementing his reputation as a key figure in the Greek and Cypriot music scene.
Dave De Rose
Dave De Rose is an Anglo-Italian multi-instrumentaist, producer, composer & educator based between Rome, London and Athens. Moving to the UK from Rome in 1996 he integrated into the London music scene making waves live and on record with many well known & most interesting projects as well as self-releasing 25 records on his own label. He performs live, in the studio, co-writes, co-produces creations of projects he is a core member of, as well as working in the studio and on the road as a session musician. 2026 has a lot in store as far as releases. First the introduction of a new collaboration with Dario Gabriele under the name Sol Azura will be self-releasing an EP in February. Rave At Your Fictional Borders will release their first full length LP on Meakusma Records April 3rd. Finally Agile Experiemnts will release the long awaited ‘Havana” record on None More Records July 3rd. Dave has collaborated and worked with a long list of incredible artists and bands : Moloko, Mark Ronson, Mulatu Astatke, John Grant, Joan As A Police Woman, Jamie Cullum, Rokia Traore, Roisin Murphy, Beth Orton, Corinne Bailey Rae, Scroobius Pip, Eska, Bastille, The Day Goes, Pokus, Electric Jalaba, Flying Ibex, Trio Tekke, Andreya Triana, Native Dancer, Post Offce, Reel People, Kaidi Thatham and Mark De- Clive Lowe.
Applications are accepted for the waiting list only.