April 18 & 19
Throat Singing Workshop
Unique Opportunity: A 2-Day Throat Singing Workshop with Master Singer Batzorig Vaanchig
Spend two days learning intensively from one of Mongolia’s most renowned throat singers and morin khuur players.
Discover the Magic of Throat Singing with Batzorig Vaanchig
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Have you always been curious about overtone singing and throat singing? During this unique weekend workshop, you will receive direct guidance from Batzorig Vaanchig — internationally known as one of the leading voices of Mongolian music. With millions of listeners and followers worldwide, he has brought this ancient vocal tradition to international audiences.
Now, he shares his knowledge and passion in a small-scale and inspiring setting at Altai. A rare opportunity to make music together, learn traditional techniques, and experience the richness of Mongolian culture up close.
Program Overview
On Saturday, we welcome you at 13:00 with traditional Mongolian milk tea. Around 14:00, the first workshop begins, where under the guidance of Batzorig you will discover the foundations of overtone singing and throat singing.
After an authentic Mongolian dinner, a second evening session follows, allowing you to dive deeper into the techniques. Afterwards, there is time to relax, make music together, or — if the weather allows — enjoy a cozy campfire outside.
On Sunday morning, we begin with a traditional Mongolian breakfast, followed by a relaxing walk in nature around Altai. Afterwards, the third workshop takes place indoors, where we continue exploring and deepening the techniques together. After lunch, we conclude the afternoon with a final workshop session to integrate everything you have learned.
A weekend filled with music, inspiration, and the unique opportunity to learn directly from Batzorig Vaanchig.
Date
April 18 & 19
Tijd
Locatie
Price
€550,- per person
Duration
2 days + overnight stay
Language
Ervaring
Deze workshop is geschikt voor complete beginners én voor wie al wat ervaring heeft. Muzikale of zangervaring is niet nodig.
Included:
- Overnight stay
- You may share a bedroom with another participant
- Dinner, lunch, and breakfast
- Coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks
- From 13:00 to approximately 16:00 the next day
Bedankt voor jouw interesse! We nemen z.s.m contact met je op over jouw vraag.
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Het programma:
16.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
16.30 uur
Start workshop deel 1
18.00 uur
Heerlijk gezamenlijk Mongools diner
19.00 uur
Start workshop deel 2
20.30 uur
Afronden avond
Het programma:
13.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
13.30 uur
Start workshop
13.30-14.00 uur
Uitleg en presentatie over keelzang & boventonen algemeen
14.00-14.30 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Boventoonzang
14.30-14.45 uur
Korte pauze
14.45-15.15 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Keelzang techniek #1 ("Shakha Khuumei")
15.15-15.30 uur
Korte pauze
15.30-16.00 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Keelzang techniek #2 ("Kharkhiraa Khuumei")
16.00-16.30 uur
Afronden workshop
The Program:
Day 1
13.00
Welcome with traditional Mongolian tea
14.00
Start of Workshop #1
14.00-16.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
16.00
End of Workshop #1
17.00-18.00
Enjoy a delicious traditional Mongolian dinner
19.00
Start of Workshop #2
19.00-21.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
Avond
Free time
Day 2
08.30-09.15
Traditional Mongolian breakfast
9.30 uur
A relaxing nature walk
10.00 uur
Start of Workshop #3
10.00-12.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
12.00-12.30
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00
Free time
14.30
Start of Workshop #4
14.30-16.30
Plenty of time for the workshop
16.30
Closing of the workshop weekend
Het programma:
Dag 1
12.00 uur
Welkom met traditionele melkthee
13.00 uur
Start workshop #1
13.00-15.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop en mogelijkheden om via de muzikanten meer te leren over muziek in Tuva!
15.00 uur
Afronden workshop
16.30-17.30 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk diner!
18.30 uur
Start workshop #2
18.30-20.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
Avond
Afronden
Dag 2
08.30-09.15 uur
Traditioneel ontbijt
9.30 uur
Wandeling in het prachtige en zeer unieke arboretum (bomenpark) van onze buren
10.00 uur
Start workshop #3
10.00-12.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
12.00-12.30 uur
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00 uur
Vrije tijd
14.30 uur
Start workshop #4
14.30-16.30 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
16.30 uur
Afronden
Het programma:
Dag 1
13.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
14.00 uur
Start workshop #1
14.00-16.00 uur
Workshop #1: Wat zijn boventonen (theorie/demonstraties), hoe zing je boventonen (praktijk)
16.00 uur
Afronden workshop
17.00-18.00 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk Mongools diner!
19.00 uur
Start workshop #2
19.00-21.00 uur
Workshop #2: Keelzangtechniek ontdekken en combineren met boventoonzang
Avond
Vrije tijd (ofwel rust moment, ofwel samen genieten / jammen, etc!)
Dag 2
08.30-09.15 uur
Typisch Mongools ontbijt
9.15 uur
Onder begeleiding van Giovanni maken we onze eigen boventoonfluit
11.00 uur
Start workshop #3
11.00-13.00 uur
Workshop #3: Lage keelzangtechniek ontdekken + de basis van boventoonfluit spelen leren
13.00-13.45 uur
Lunch
13.45 - 14.15 uur
Vrije tijd
14.15 uur
Start workshop #4
14.30-16.30 uur
Workshop #4: Herhalen van alle zangoefeningen + verdere focus op het bespelen van boventoonfluit
16.30 uur
Afronden
Het programma:
Dag 1
14.00 uur
Welkom op traditionele wijze + muziek + kennismaking
16.00 uur
Start workshop #1
16.00-18.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop en mogelijkheden om via Saran meer te leren over Mongolië!
18.30 uur
Afronden workshop
18.45-20.00 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk diner!
20.15-21.00 uur
Live huiskamerconcert door Mongoolse gastmuzikanten
Avond
Enkele typische traditionele spelletjes + vrije tijd
Dag 2
08.30
Typisch Mongools ontbijt, waar jullie mogen assisteren in bereiding
9.30 uur
Ontbijt
10.15 uur
Wandeling in het prachtige en zeer unieke arboretum (bomenpark) van onze buren
12.30 uur
Start workshop #2
14.30 uur
Genieten van een heerlijke lunch!
15.30 uur
Mooie foto maken op traditionele Mongoolse wijze (voor wie wil!)
16-17.00 uur
Afronding
The Program:
Day 1
14.00
Welcome with traditional Mongolian tea
16.00
Start of Workshop #1
16.00-18.00
Plenty of time for the workshop, with opportunities to learn more about Mongolia from Saran.
18.30
End of Workshop #1
18.45-20.00
Enjoy a delicious dinner
Evening
Free time
Day 2
08.30
Traditional Mongolian breakfast preparation (participants are welcome to help)
9.30
Breakfast
10.15
A relaxing nature walk
12.30
Start of Workshop #2
14.30
Enjoy a delicious lunch
16-17.00
Closing of the workshop weekend
Who makes this possible?
Rowan Hartsuiker
Host @ Altai
Rowan became fascinated by the music of Mongolia around 2006 at the age of seventeen. Soon after, he traveled to Mongolia to explore the country and its culture more deeply. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an inseparable part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have worked ever since on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and music to Europe through Altai.
Saran Myagmarsuren
Host @ Altai
Saran grew up in the Mongolian countryside, surrounded by the traditions, rituals, and rich culture of the land. After moving to the Netherlands in 2002, she continued to stay deeply connected to her Mongolian roots. In 2014, she married Rowan, and together they have worked toward their shared dream of introducing Mongolian culture and hospitality in Europe through Altai.
Batzorig Vaanchig
Musician
Batzorig Vaanchig is one of Mongolia’s most influential throat singers and traditional musicians. Known for his powerful khöömii (throat singing) and mastery of instruments such as the morin khuur, tovshuur, tsuur, and mouth harp, he has introduced Mongolian music to millions worldwide through viral performances and international tours. As co-founder of the acclaimed ensemble Khusugtun, he continues to preserve and share Mongolia’s rich musical traditions with audiences around the world.