Hanna Andersson
Verksamhetsutvecklare Folkmusik och kör samt Teamledare
Låtkursen på Ekebyholm, Rimbo, has been an institution in Swedish folk music life since its inception in 1976 – a mecca for nyckelharpa enthusiasts worldwide. For five intense days and nights, we fill the 17th-century Ekebyholm Castle and its park with musicians of all ages from across the globe.
Dates: Sunday, June 21 – Thursday, June 25
Registration opens: March 3 at 12:00 am swedish time
During the lessons, participants have the opportunity to develop their skills at their own level and pace, expand their tune repertoire, work on bowing and playing techniques, and enhance groove, rhythm, and ensemble playing. The schedule also includes lessons in singing and dancing. Beyond the planned sessions, there will be song and music gatherings with teachers and fellow participants, as well as time for individual practice, spontaneous playing sessions, dancing, and singing. You’ll also have the chance to explore various aspects of the instruments.
The course also features concerts, giving participants the chance to meet other professional folk musicians and hear them perform and share their stories in an intimate setting.
Lessons are taught by ear, both individually and in groups. We welcome beginners and amateurs as well as advanced nyckelharpa players and fiddlers. In addition to instruction on chromatic nyckelharpa and fiddle, this year we also offer individual lessons on silverbasharpa and kontrabasharpa.
Many previous participants have become some of Sweden’s most professional folk musicians. Both participants and teachers speak of the special atmosphere – the course is so much more than just learning tunes!
The 50th anniversary of the course will be celebrated and highlighted in many ways throughout the week. Follow “Låtkursen på Ekebyholm” on Facebook and Instagram for continuous updates from the course management.
During the course, participants will enjoy:
- Highly regarded teachers on chromatic nyckelharpa, silverbasharpa, kontrabasharpa, fiddle and vocals
- Eight group lessons with various teachers
- Two individual lessons (40 minutes each)
- Two group lessons in folk singing
- Access to a nyckelharpa luthier for instrument checks, maintenance, and minor repairs
- Teacher concerts and concerts with special guest artists
- Student concert
- Concert at Rimbo Church featuring both teachers and participants
- Song sessions
- Music jam sessions
- Dance instruction
- Workshops
Teachers:
- Anders Mattsson
- Annika Ekstav
- David Eriksson
- Ditte Andersson
- Olov Johansson
- Robert Larsson
- Torbjörn Näsbom
- Teacher folk singing:
- Eva Tjörnebo
Instrument luthier:
- Esbjörn Hogmark
Course Fee: SEK 6,800
The fee includes the course program as described above, accommodation for 4 nights in double rooms (a few triple rooms), simple standard, and all meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lots of “fika”.
Number of participants: 65
Don’t miss the most pleasant and music filled days of the year! Welcome to Låtkursen at Ekebyholm 2026!
Anci Nordwall and Helena Karinen Rabe – Course management for Låtkursen at Ekebyholm
Hanna Andersson – Studieförbundet Bilda
For inspiration, check out this delightful film from a previous year!
