Episode 169: Do they teach you, or do you learn from them? -  Pablo Jaurena

Episode 169: Do they teach you, or do you learn from them? - Pablo Jaurena

Author: Joe Yang March 31, 2021 Duration: 58:46
My guest today is a bandoneón player, arranger, composer, and director. A graduate of the Orquesta Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires, he is also a professor of musical composition at the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina. He has studied and performed with a multitude of tango music masters, including Emilio Balcarce, Nestor Marconi, Raul Garello, Osvaldo Requena, and many others. He is the first bandoneón of the Orquesta Provincial de Música Ciudadana de Córdoba, and has been featured as its guest conductor.  He has recorded over 50 albums, and regularly holds master classes and lectures all over the world. Let's meet Pablo Jaurena... More on Pablo here: Bandcamp: https://pablojaurena.bandcamp.com/ Trio MJC website: https://www.triomjc.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44VpT4l8RQoMviMCSdkY6n?si=WzeiQImsQ5CmTL0_GNEK2g Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsRniVnGCM1WF3YsQiXWJA Check out this episode's sponsor, Strictly Tango Apparel! Use promo code joestangopodcast for 15% off their awesome tango merchandise! Visit their site (https://www.strictly-tango.com/) Want to help support Joe's Tango Podcast? It's easy!  Be a Subscribestar follower:  https://www.subscribestar.com/tangopodcast Or you can make a secure donation here via Paypal: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

There’s a moment in learning Argentine tango when the steps start to fade into feeling, and the real journey begins. Joe's Tango podcast lives in that space, created by Joe Yang for anyone who has felt that initial spark and wants to understand what lies beneath the dance. Rather than offering instruction, this series pulls up a chair for conversations with the people who shape the tango world-internationally renowned instructors, thoughtful event organizers, and the musicians whose work gives the dance its soul. Each discussion aims to uncover the deeper insights and unspoken philosophies that turn a series of movements into a lifelong passion. You’ll hear stories about connection, culture, and the personal challenges that even experts face, all with a warmth that makes every episode feel like a chat among friends. This isn’t about quick tips; it’s about feeding the curiosity that keeps you returning to the dance floor. Tango, as Joe’s guests often reveal, is as much about listening and personal growth as it is about technique. Tune into this podcast for a regular dose of perspective and motivation, a companion for your own path in a dance that never truly ends.
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