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Clave de Sur
Guayaquil-Ecuador
Welcome to CdS
Music courses
We organize music classes for wind, percussion and stringed instruments.
Dance courses
We also offer classes in modern and classical dance, physical training and gymnastics for children aged 3 and up.
Other services
Our volunteers also help us provide other services to the community such as language courses and other training workshops on a seasonal basis.
OPENING UP NEW HORIZONS
SHARING
ART & MUSIC in The Community
We provide an alternative space to counteract violence, drugs and criminal groups by creating constructive leisure opportunities in low-income neighborhoods. We strive to allow children, youth and adults to express themselves through music and to take part in other activities that foster both their own personal development and the development of their community.
Music within everyone’s reach!
Access to art and culture is a fundamental right that can help shape the personality of every individual. the arts provide opportunities to develop self’expression and communication skills, and in many cases also contribute to the workplace, improving the quality of life of those who hace access to them.
Clave de Sur in figures: It is difficult to quantify our day-to-day work, but here is some data showing what we have achieved since 2005.
PROJECTS CARRIED OUT
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS
PARTICPATANTS HAVE BENEFITED
OUR STORY
Opening up new horizons with music in Guasmo Sur
The first classes we organized were conducted with instruments made from recycled materials, such as plastic bottles and wood. Thanks to the perseverance and support of many generous people and organizations, today we can provide classes with more sophisticated musical instruments in improved facilities.
HOW WE WORK
Enhancing artistic and personal development
We provide training in two fundamental areas -music and dance- as well as training in other topics related to comprehensive personal development.
MUSIC
We organize classes in musical theory and performance, with individualized attention.
DANCE
We also offer classes in modern and classical dance, technique and exercises.
WORKSHOPS
We organize training workshops on topics related to comprehensive personal development.
PARTNERSHIPS
We also work together with other organizations to develop joint projects.
TESTIMONIALS
They are always cheerful, creative and very dedicated to music. They try to involve parents and the community by giving free concerts, organising workshops and meetings. For me Clave de Sur became more than just a working space. It became a home, a meeting place for friends and family. I can definitly recommend this project!
Naomi Mebus
Germany
It was the best vacation of my life. I had a wonderful time, and the language was not a problem. I always felt free and safe to talk to them. A highly recommendable experience. If you have the opportunity to go there, meet people, and get to know the culture, I would say don’t hesitate, go and enjoy your time in Guasmo Sur!
Stéfano Mariani
Brazil
This community music project is completely governed by the young people themselves, which shows a real interest on the part of the organizers to care for the whole community through their projects. I highly recommend this organization to anyone interested in volunteering. You will learn a lot, not only about this amazing place, its people and culture, but also about yourself. You won’t regret it!
Sarah Perez
France
Portfolio
Projects carried out thanks to the support of national and international institutions and groups.
Notes that BreakBarries
Selected among 45 projects that competed among 1,000 proposals from 26 countries
June to December 2012
Inter-American Development Bank
Musical Training for Comprehensive Development
Carried out thanks to competitive fundign for artistic and cultural projects, in Nueva Prosperina
September 21 to December 12, 2005
Ministry of Culture, Ecuador
Tour with the UOM Network
Workshops on the construction of musical instruments (using recycled materials), provided to different organizations throughout Ecuador.
2013 – 2015
Una Opción Más (Another Option: French-Ecuadorian NGO)
Meet Our Team
Meet our amazing team of individuals who dedicate their time and effort so that more people can gain access to and enjoy the benefits of music and art.
Our current board of directors took office in 2021, in conjunction with the legal registration of Clave de Sur with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Culture.
Ana Rubí A.S.
President
Cultural Manager and graduate in visual communication and graphic design.
Ysis Matias
Vice-President
Piano instructor; currently studying accounting and auditing.
Anthony Falcones
Secretary
Guitar and percussion instructor; studying computer systems engineering.
Paúl Chalén
Treasurer
Violin and music therapy instructor; studying at ESPOL in Guayaquil.
Latest News
Articles about our courses and events, and more information about our activities.
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Inter-institutional Support
Over time, important alliances have been formed, aiding the growth of Clave de Sur. Related institutions have joined us in the work we do for local communities.
