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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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 Mayssa, I am a professional music teacher and performer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Musicology from the Higher Institute of Sfax (2017–2020) and a Master’s Degree in Music and Musicology from the University of Tunis in 2022. I have several years of teaching experience in piano, oud, oriental keyboard, solfège, ear training, and music theory.

I am a professional Arabic singer, oud player, and music educator based in Dubai, with more than 10 years of teaching and performance experience across the Gulf region. I currently work as an Arabic Singing and Oud Instructor at the Arabic Music Institute under Emaar Entertainment in Dubai, where I teach students from different cultures, ages, and musical backgrounds.

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.