Music of Korea at UCLA
Music of Korea Ensemble was first introduced to the Ethnomusicology department at UCLA in 1968.
However, it was discontinued between 2013 and 2022, until Dr. Gamin Kang was appointed to teach.
We want to continue to celebrate the return of this tradition at UCLA and revive the diverse cultures on campus!
Support UCLA ‘s Korean Music Program!
Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop
Presentation / Lecture
How to collaborate with a Korean musician with gamin
Explore Korean Music and Beyond
Music is the window to see
the culture & history
Music is the tool to identify your deep root.
gamin has offered Korean music classes for Korean-American families in the U.S.A and all ages & backgrounds internationally.
Playing Korean Music is the perfect way to connect to rooted culture, gain knowledge about history and background, and help you to better connect with your family based on an understanding of deep culture. It also reduces gaps between generations and have more sense to find identity, differences, and understanding.
How to play Korean Folk song
with Danso in 8 weeks
Learning Korean Instruments, especially Danso(bamboo flute) is simple and easy to learn Korean melody and rhythm.
Students will discover Korean culture and music through this course.
Individual / Group Class for Instrument
Danso / Piri / Taepyungso
— 8 weeks course for beginner
step1. how to hold the instrument and understand Korean music
step 2. how to breathe and make sound
step 3. how to practice fingering and play melody
step 4. how to play the Korean folk song ‘Arirang’
— 8 weeks course for intermediate
step 1. how to sound Korean with ornamentation technique
step 2. how to deeply understand of traditional music
step 3. how to play traditional court music melody
step 4. how to explore fusion beyond Korean music
