Learn to play the daegeum, a traditional Korean bamboo wind instrument, and take hanbok photos at a studio in Itaewon, Seoul. Your instructor guides you through breathing, lip shape and fingering step by step, so even beginners with no musical background can play a simple tune. The instrument is provided on site. After the lesson, put on a hanbok, play the daegeum for photos and receive one Instax mini photo.

Learn the daegeum and take hanbok photos
at a studio in Itaewon, Seoul

In this small-group cultural experience, you learn to play the daegeum, a traditional Korean bamboo wind instrument, in English and then take photos in a hanbok after the lesson. The class is limited to 6 participants, and the lesson runs 70 to 90 minutes depending on the number of participants.

The instrument is provided on site, and no musical experience is needed.

Discover the history and sound of the daegeum

Meet your instructor and receive your daegeum to get ready. The daegeum is a traditional Korean bamboo transverse flute known for its deep, resonant sound. Besides the finger holes, it has one extra hole whose thin membrane vibrates to create its distinctive buzzing tone.

Learn about the history and structure of the daegeum, its unique sound and the appeal of Korean traditional music.

Practice breathing and fingering and play a simple tune

Practice essential breathing, fingering and finger techniques, then play a simple tune on the daegeum. The lesson is taught in clear, friendly English and is suited to beginners with no musical background.

Play the daegeum in a hanbok for photos

After the lesson, put on a hanbok, the traditional Korean outfit, for a photo session. Take photos of yourself playing the daegeum in a hanbok and receive one Instax mini photo.

※ You can buy a sogeum (a small version of the daegeum) separately during the class.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Please gather at the meeting point by your booked start time. The lesson takes place in the studio with your instructor.

• Valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Itaewon Studio
28 Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting point guide:
The meeting location is 28 Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Other Korean cultural experiences are also offered in the same building.

Cancellation and refunds

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Participation information

• No prior musical experience is required. The class is designed for beginners.

• The class runs as a small group with up to 6 participants.

• Lesson time is 70 to 90 minutes depending on the number of participants.

Other

• You can buy a sogeum (a small version of the daegeum) separately during the class. Its small size makes it easy to take home and keep practicing.