Taqasim Mastery with Maya Youssef

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The first and only Maqam & Taqasim system in the world which offers a complete step by step method to support Arabic Music Enthusiasts (all instruments) master Maqam and confidently play an authentic taqsim which captivates their audience.. …in as little as a few months.

All without boring music theory or wasting years on tedious trial and error and even if you have zero music training. 

Ready to Learn How to Play a Taqsim in any Maqam?

Hello I’m Maya

I’m the world’s leading Qanun & Maqam mentor and I am passionate about helping Arabic music enthusiasts go from zero maqam knowledge to playing an authentic unique taqsim without the need to subject yourself to boring music theory or needing to copy anyone else’s taqsim ever again.

The BBC dubs me ’Queen of the Qanun’, the UK government and Arts Council England has recognised me as an Exceptional Talent and I am an internationally renowned multi -award winning performer and a composer.

I have toured many of the world’s top venues and festivals like the Royal Albert Hall and WOMAD , and won prestigious awards and accolades for my work.

I am Syrian British and I have been classically trained since I was 8 years old. I studied my BA at the prestigious High Institute of Music in Damascus and my masters in Ethnomusicology at SOAS University of London where I also taught maqam. I truly believe that music is one of the most powerful tools to heal the world.

Whether you are seeking to play a taqsim for your own pleasure or to share it on stage, I am so excited to show you the roadmap to playing your dream taqsim in a few months!

"My dear Maya, I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for your maqam building block lessons. I am in awe! I cannot believe that without music sheet, I was able to rely on my ears, guess the maqam of a new song that I adore and start figuring out the notes, ending by playing the piece over and over like a happy child who has discovered magic! I will be forever thankful to you.

What you are teaching is really amazing! Fundamentals or arabic music simplified and that actually work!" 

Sara Abanamy
Writer & Qanun Player, France
Haneen M.
Lawyer and Qanunist

"Before I started working with Maya, I felt my skills had reached a plateau. I noticed that I was memorizing Maqams without delving into a deeper understanding of their complexities.

Since working with Maya, observing the significant progress in my learning journey, the continuous improvement of my skills and my growing confidence has been truly rewarding.

I cannot stress enough the immense value I find in
the Maqam resources available.

Maya's guidance is not just informative; it's sincere and transformative."

Roxy Stimpson went from being intimidated by maqam to recognising it by ear within seconds
‘If you have a great player who is also a great pedagog, I wouldn’t miss a chance to work with her’
Camille Mallawi,
Opera Singer

“I have been working with Maya to build a deeper understanding of Arabic Music Theory. I have had lots of training in Western classical music but very little on the Arabic side.

This stuff is so hard to find anywhere. I tried books but I think in fact it is impossible because I have certainly tried.

Studying with Maya has been a real revelation to me. We have focused on each maqam individually, learning about the character of each one, and how they interact and relate to other maqamat.

Maya is hugely generous with her time and the resources she provides.

Already I feel I know so much more than I did and I can see countless ways to improve my improvisation skills now that I have the foundation and the knowledge behind me."


Yaman S.
Attorney and Qanunist 

"Maya also has an excellent logical method for breaking down and demystifying maqam and taqsim. She teaches the building blocks of each maqam and then explains strategies for analyzing by ear to determine the maqam.

And she explains in a very practical way with plenty of examples what the conventions of each maqam are in a taqsim, and small ideas that even a beginner can insert to start developing their style. 

Even after years of struggling to internalize and understand this aspect of Arabic music, I found that Maya's lessons opened the way for new insight and understanding."


Dominika Al Khodari
Oud Player, Composer, Poland
Roxy Stimpson
VP of Engineering,
Qanun player, USA
How my Norwegian student went from zero to playing a taqsim in record time 
Sara went from a complete newbie to playing a taqsim like a pro in 2 years

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