One-on-one and small-group lessons in oud, piano, guitar, violin, voice and darbuka — taught in a quiet studio five minutes from the Khaldeh roundabout. For absolute beginners and returning players alike.
Every course is built around the student, not a fixed book — whether that means preparing for a conservatory audition or finally learning the song you've always wanted to play.
Maqam-based technique, taqasim improvisation, and classic Arabic repertoire from Farid al-Atrash to Marcel Khalife.
Classical grounding with room for pop, jazz, and film scores — proper reading and ear training from lesson one.
Acoustic and electric, chords to fingerstyle, with a focus on playing full songs early rather than drills alone.
Posture and bowing built correctly from the start, with graded repertoire for young beginners and adults alike.
Breath support, pitch, and style — Arabic tarab singing, choir prep, or contemporary pop, depending on your goal.
Core rhythms — maqsoum, baladi, saidi — plus hand technique for weddings, dabke, and ensemble playing.
A 30-minute first session to hear where you're starting from and set a realistic plan — no obligation to continue.
45 or 60 minutes, one-on-one or in a small group of up to four, at a fixed time slot you keep each week.
Informal studio performances in the spring and winter — a real goal to work toward, not just another lesson.
"I want every student to leave the first lesson already able to play something — even three notes. That's what keeps people coming back."
Every student gets the same rate, no matter the instrument. Includes a free trial lesson and use of studio instruments during class.
"My son went from never touching a piano to playing at the winter recital in five months. The teacher is endlessly patient with kids."
"I'd always wanted to learn oud properly instead of picking it up on YouTube. Three months in, I finally understand maqam, not just imitate it."
"Close enough to get to after work, and the small group format makes it feel more like a weekly hangout than a chore."