Do you have a special connection to Mexican culture? Are you looking for a transformative musical and cultural experience? Look no further! The Mexican Music School™ by the two-time GRAMMY award-nominated Sones de México Ensemble proudly announces its Fall 2023 session. Located in Chicago’s Belmont-Cragin neighborhood with additional locations in Pilsen and Rogers Park and World-wide distance learning on Zoom, this unique program is more than just music lessons; it’s a journey into the rich cultural tapestry of Mexico and its 4,000 year-old heritage. In this program students learn to play folk songs such as Las Mañanitas, Cielito Lindo, danzas aztecas, La Bamba, La Llorona, El Carretero on guitar or violin; they learn about the history of how Mexico was founded; what its ethnically diverse population consists of; what Mexican words derive from indigenous languages; stories and legends; where culturally significant places are located in a map; what are the various musical styles from Mexico; who are the master musicians that represent each style; and universal principles of music theory and reading that can be applied to any musical style beyond Mexico. This fall, students will also learn Mexican Christmas songs and will culminate their 12-week course with a Christmas posada on December 16. To learn more or to register, call 773-354-7663 or visit www.sonesdemexico.com/school