December, 2007 - February, 2008

Come experience the vibrant culture of the Malian people in a safe and comfortable setting.
These full-service tours allow you to concentrate on your desired level of study with professional, internationally experienced teachers.
All teachers hail from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast.
Numerous levels of experience and instruction: Village styles, Urban styles, Ballet Instruction, Professional Artist Instruction

We combine comfortable housing in a safe environment, quality clean cuisine, professional quality instruction, guided outings to villages and local performances, and opportunities to play, record, and perform with local and professional artists.

You will also benefit from the security and experience provided through Rusty Eklund's 9 years of hosting, studying and teaching in Mali.

4 Weeks

(1-2 Week or 2-6 month Programs also available)
Comfortable Lodging with showers, beds, telephone and internet access
3 Meals/day provided
Minimum of 60 hours instruction
3 Village Outings, including overnights
Local and Stage performances (Wedding celebrations, Mali National Ballet, Toumani Diabate, Oumou Sangare, and Festivals)
All Instruments Available for use or purchase

This full-service tour costs:
$1800/person plus airfare
Bring 4 friends or students and your lodging, meals, and instruction are free!!!

Drop in study and daily rates for short term stays with less intensive class-time is also available.
Festival sur le Niger happens the first weekend in February. A must see with all of Mali's top musicians.

Our focus has always been, and continues to be, providing a comfortable, safe and healthy environment for all visitors. This allows each person to focus on their studies and experiences without the added stress of unhealthy living and eating conditions. We arrange all instruction with quality teachers and provide interpreters when necessary. We want each person to feel that they have maximized their experiences with us, have found good value for their money spent, and to leave with a good feeling of cultural integration and knowledge.