Learn from Great Oud Teachers

I am an experienced Lebanese musician and teacher specializing in Oriental Oud, singing, and solfege, with over ten years of experience. I studied at the Lebanese National Conservatory, where I developed a deep foundation in both performance and music theory. I previously taught at Casa Beethoven Academy in Lebanon, and have also offered private lessons to students of all levels.

In 2016, I successfully obtained a bachelor's degree in Oud Performance from the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, getting a grade of “very good”. My academic journey continued as I pursued a bachelor's degree in music education from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.

Welcome! I'm Ali Hussain, an oud player, educator, and author deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Arabic music and spirituality. With over a decade of experience performing and teaching across the Western world and beyond, I specialize in guiding students through the art of oud playing, Arabic maqam theory, and the deeper cultural and spiritual contexts of the music.

I am a composer and arranger with a master’s degree in musical composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. My works have been performed by leading Swedish ensembles such as the Stockholm Symphonic Wind Band, KammarensembleN, Musica Vitae, the Stockholm Royal College Symphony Orchestra, and Norrbotten Neo, as well as internationally by groups including the…

I am a professional guitarist, composer, and conductor with over 20 years of experience in performance, education, and creative direction. My formal education includes studies at several leading conservatories in Russia and Europe. I began at the Lyceum of the Rostov State Conservatory, where I studied classical guitar under Associate Professor Y.G. Likhachev.

Hello! I’m Emile Kanaan, a professional Oud player, educator, and conservatory graduate with over 12 years of experience performing and teaching Arabic music. I hold a Baccalaureate in Oud from the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor’s in Music and Musicology from Antonine University.

Hello! I am a professional music educator with 16 years of experience dedicated to making music an indispensable part of life rather than just a lesson. Throughout my career, I have mentored over 1,000 students individually, guiding hundreds of them to successfully enter Conservatories and Fine Arts High Schools. 🏆 My philosophy is simple: Music is loved first, then learned.

I’m Oussema Dammak, a Master’s-qualified Oud specialist and music educator. Graduate of the Higher Institute of Music of Tunis (ISM Tunis) with an MA in Music & Musicology (Performance – Oud), awarded High Distinction (June 2025). I have 7+ years’ teaching experience at conservatorys, a cultural center, and a private school.

Hello, My name is George Nabil, a professional Oud player, educator with 10 years experience. I graduated at Arab Oud House under the supervision of the renowned Oud Player Naseer Shamma. I have been teaching private lessons since I started studying in Arab Oud House since 2017.

Hi! My name is Jonas, I’m 29 years old, and I’ve been playing guitar from the age of six. I started teaching at 14 and have worked with students of all ages, ranging from 6 to 50 years old. My musical roots lie in (progressive) metal, but my horizons expanded significantly through years of traveling in the Orient.