Juan D'Arienzo's Style
$97 USD - Pocket Version
Excellent! You are about to start a fascinating journey into one of the most energetic and festive styles in tango history.
El Rey del Compás awaits... Let the journey begin!
Hear what people are saying about The Essential Styles of Tango...
MILENA PLEBS
"The Essential Styles of Tango courses teach you how to listen to and understand tango! These courses are incredibly valuable for dancers, musicians, or anyone with a general curiosity. Ignacio's explanations are presented in a simple, organized, and didactic manner, delving into the various resources and musical expressions of the great tango orchestras. He generously shares clear and practical tools, unveiling the expressive 'tricks and secrets' of tango in meticulous detail. His use of fantastic examples from original recordings of immense historical value further enriches the learning experience. I wholeheartedly recommend these courses to anyone eager to explore the world of tango, whether for performance or pure enjoyment."
HORACIO "PEBETE" GODOY
"Ignacio managed to translate tango and the language of its orchestras in a clear, dynamic and professional way, as it had never been done before. He helped me to align the planets in musical terms. From his teachings I was able to distinguish the layers of the music and, through that, to understand and comprehend the arrangements and decisions of the great orchestras. Today, without being a musician, I can understand and analyze much better all the great orchestras of the '40s. Happy with the development that I can now do by my own means, I think that Ignacio's courses are a necessary tool for all the people who want to receive wisdom and be free in their decisions."
ARIADNA NAVEIRA
"Ignacio possesses the humility of the true greats. His genuine desire to share makes his generosity infinite, just as his deep wish to share the treasure he has discovered with everyone. His extensive experience in the search for specific, often unpublished, and above all, reliable material blends perfectly with the intelligent empathy that prevails in his transmission. His natural talent and technical prowess when it comes to conveying his knowledge generate a desire to keep listening, and that is the magic of the artist. Ignacio is pure inspiration..."
FERNANDO SANCHEZ
"Ignacio's courses are an opening towards a sensorial-conceptual whole. We listen, analyze, understand, and take those tools so that our expression paves its way; from that knowledge intersected by our emotions, we achieve a profound expression that aligns us more with what we truly feel, making the path easier and therefore more readable and tangible. This enlarges the artist. To the audience, it makes them sensitive receivers. For those who appreciate art, artistic expression, it focuses them, allowing them to reach beyond their own emotions, to new, unknown, profound, and personal ones. Ignacio's work invites you to know yourself, to be moved, to discover yourself. These classes are invaluable; they endure over time, in life, and without us even realizing it, they sensitize us in every aspect. Here, the value of details takes on another meaning, details that become a transformative whole."
LEOPOLDO FEDERICO
"The day people truly understand and grasp the importance of Ignacio Varchausky's work and everything he is doing for the history of tango, we will never stop expressing our gratitude."
VICTOR LAVALLEN
"I want to congratulate Ignacio Varchausky for his outstanding contribution to the teaching of tango. The Essential Styles of Tango courses are incredibly valuable for training new generations of musicians and dancers. With his innovative methods and techniques, Ignacio has filled a much-needed gap in understanding and performing the various styles of tango. It's a remarkable achievement, and I'm truly grateful for his dedication and hard work. Thank you, Ignacio, for bringing something new and essential to the tango community."
FAQs
You don’t need to have any prior musical knowledge in order to understand and enjoy the courses. The language is clear, friendly, and intended for all audiences.
Are the courses for musicians only?
No, the courses have been created and designed so that anyone can enjoy them: dancers, musicians, aficionados, curious people and more. Everyone is welcome!
Are there examples of historical recordings?
Yes, there are many! Each course includes an average of 300 audio examples carefully selected and edited in order to illustrate the explanations as clearly as possible. Each of the elements explained in the courses is complemented with 3 or 4 examples from the catalog of each orchestra. It’s impossible not to hear what’s being explained.
Are there musicians playing live?
Yes, we added a group of distinguished musicians to the explanations whenever it was necessary to show something on an instrument. Whether as soloists or in a group, the musicians take the time to show a great number of musical and stylistic elements in detail, illustrating the ideas being presented.