LEE King-chi & Kong CHAN

Grants

To research the teaching of traditional music in Korea, focusing on pedagogical fundamentals. In line with their long-term goal of developing training methods for contemporary learners of traditional Chinese theater music, Lee and Chan aim to experience the fundamentals of learning classic Korean music. The duo will undergo individualized instruction on various traditional Korean instruments with a focus on technical skills, ear-training, and music theory, interviewing musicians across generations about their own learning journeys, observing classes, and attending performances. For Lee and Chan, going “back to the basics” is essential to advancing their skills and creativity for future works and developing their own way of passing down and explaining traditional music to local and international audiences.