Teaching

Learning the oud,
singing and maqam

A step-by-step path, from the first plucked string to the Andalusian repertoire, guided by recognised masters — in person at the Medina, and continued online.

Oud

Oud lessons

Technique of both hands, modes (maqamat), rhythms and repertoire. Individual lessons or small groups.

Singing

Arabo-Andalusian singing

Voice placement, ornamentation, memorising the malouf and muwashshah repertoire, working on text and pronunciation.

Theory

Maqam & theory

Understanding modes, modulations and the forms of malouf, to nourish both instrumental and vocal practice.

Individual oud lesson
For all ages

A level for everyone

  • Early years & children — a playful first contact with the instrument and with listening, from the youngest age.
  • Beginner amateurs — the technical basics and first pieces, no prerequisites.
  • Intermediate — consolidating technique and entering the Andalusian repertoire.
  • Advanced & mastery — deeper maqam, improvisation (taqsim) and preparation for the orchestra.

The online student area

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Every student has a personal account: lesson videos, exercises and downloadable scores, to practise between lessons, at their own pace.

01

Holding the oud & the risha

Posture, tuning, first strike of the plectrum
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02

The first maqamat

Rast and Nahawand: scales and exercises
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03

Rhythms of malouf

Understanding and accompanying the rhythmic cycles
Students only
04

First piece of the repertoire

Learning an Andalusian piece, step by step
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