Day 1

• Welcome and overview of the workshop.
• Introductions & community creation.
• Melismatic singing vs. syllabic singing.
• Finding sources of inspiration.
• Creative exercises.

• Rhythmic-poetic analysis of binary palos (Tangos and Tanguillos)
• Writing for binary palos
• Creative Insight Exchange

• Rhythmic-poetic analysis of ternary palos (Sevillanas Corraleras and Campanilleros)
• Writing for ternary palos
• Sharing and artistic refinement

• Differences in structures for syllabic and melismatic cante
• How syllabic metrics and rhythmic metrics interact in flamenco (with live guitarist and cantaor/a)
• The importance of endings (remates) in  cante flamenco
• Review of rhymes and other poetic resources
• Q & A with the musicians

• Resources for continuous creative practice
• Final sharing and celebration of creations
• Awarding of Diplomas

Absolutely, yes, you can do this! Puela will guide you step-by-step through the creative process, from finding inspiration to crafting verses that fit flamenco's rhythmic structures. You'll have supportive guidance every step of the way.

This workshop is a creative exploration. We will focus on four styles of Flamenco:

• Two binary (Tangos and Tanguillos)
• Two ternary (Campanilleros and Sevillanas Corraleras)

You can choose to focus your creative energy on just one of these styles or explore and try your hand at composing for any of them.

Intermediate level means that you already have an understanding of the rhythmic structure of at least one of those styles. While we will review the rhythmic structure of all four during our time together, please note that we will not be teaching those rhythmic structures from scratch.

This workshop is a safe sanctuary for exploration and creativity:

• No prior writing experience is necessary.

• No singing experience is required (in fact, you don't have to sing at all)

• You'll never be put on the spot or asked to share your work unless you want to.
• The focus is on exploration and understanding how letras fit into the cante—not on becoming a cantaor/a.

• You have total flexibility and freedom of choice in how you work. You can:

  • Go deep into one palo you already know, or

  • Experiment with all four without pressure to “get it right.”

Sharing is encouraged but always voluntary. In this workshop we create a safe, judgment-free, supportive space for creative exploration. You control your comfort level—share what you want when you want. 

No, there are no exams. You receive a certificate of attendance. No need for exams at all.

• You don’t need to sing — ever.
• You don’t need to be a writer or have written letras before.
• You don’t need to know all four palos — one is enough.
• You won’t be put on the spot or asked to perform.
• You won’t be judged or criticized — this is a space for exploration.
• You will be guided step by step within a respectful, creative environment.
• You choose your own level of depth and focus throughout the workshop.

This workshop is about listening, creating, and understanding how letras live inside cante—at your own pace, in your own language, and in your own voice.

Yes! The lyrics you create are yours to keep, perform, record, or share however you wish. You retain full rights to your original work.