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. 
How to Apply & What to Expect

Step. 1

Fill Out a Short Application

Click the link below to share a bit about your musical background, current challenges, and why you're feeling called to go deeper with maqam and taqsim.

You don’t need to be a professional or know any theory.
You do need to be able to play on any instrument, including voice.

This helps me understand where you're starting from and what you're aiming to create.

Step. 2

Personal Follow-Up

Once I review your application, I’ll reach out personally.
You’ll get a chance to ask questions, clarify expectations, and make sure the program is a strong fit for your goals and learning style.

Step. 3

Begin Your Taqsim Mastery Journey

If it feels right for both of us, you’ll secure your spot and get immediate access to the full Taqasim Mastery system—plus ongoing guidance and support from me.

You’ll be part of a focused group of learners who are serious about improving, growing, and finally playing taqsim with structure, confidence, and freedom.

⚠️ There are only 20 spots available, so I’m looking for committed students ready to do the work and open to learning in a clear, structured way.
"Maya is one of a Kind! A true virtuoso musician"

Salim Sarwe

Umm Kulthum’s
Wanted Qanun Player
Maya is a Miraculous Teacher
For over 30 years, I was mystified and confused by maqam and taqsim.

Books didn’t help. Teachers didn’t explain. I honestly believed it would never click.

But the moment Maya explained it, a light went on.

She broke down the structure of maqam—and the steps of performing a taqsim—in a way that was so clear, even someone as intimidated as I was could grasp it and actually do it.

There’s no way I could have produced a taqsim—let alone understood how one works—without her guidance.

Whether you’re an accomplished musician or feel completely lost in the world of maqam, I can’t recommend Taqasim Mastery highly enough.

Maya teaches with patience, passion, generosity, and deep cultural expertise. She doesn’t just inform—she transforms.

Andrea Fishman

University Lecturer, 
USA
From Zero to Pro-Level Taqsim—This Program Changed Everything
There are so many resources and videos on maqam and taqsim—but I’ve never seen anything as comprehensive or transformative as Taqasim Mastery.

Before joining, I always saw maqamat and taqsim as distant and incredibly difficult, something only for professional musicians and you could only reach after 10 years of playing.

But Maya changed all of that.

She’s an amazing mentor who makes maqam clear, approachable, and even fun to learn.
Her step-by-step methods and simple analysis completely demystified something I’d spent years trying to understand.

Thanks to her, what once felt impossible has now become a joyful, real part of my musical life.

I’m forever grateful for this journey—and for Maya.

Sara Abanamy

Writer & Qanun Player
France
How to Apply & What to Expect

Step. 1

Fill Out a Short Application

Click the link below to share a bit about your musical background, current challenges, and why you're feeling called to go deeper with maqam and taqsim.

You don’t need to be a professional or know any theory.
You do need to be able to play on any instrument, including voice.

This helps me understand where you're starting from and what you're aiming to create.

Step. 2

Personal Follow-Up

Once I review your application, I’ll reach out personally.
You’ll get a chance to ask questions, clarify expectations, and make sure the program is a strong fit for your goals and learning style.

Step. 3

Begin Your Taqsim Mastery Journey

If it feels right for both of us, you’ll secure your spot and get immediate access to the full Taqasim Mastery system—plus ongoing guidance and support from me.

You’ll be part of a focused group of learners who are serious about improving, growing, and finally playing taqsim with structure, confidence, and freedom.

⚠️ There are only 20 spots available, so I’m looking for committed students ready to do the work and open to learning in a clear, structured way.
For the First Time Ever, My Fear of Being ‘Fake’ Disappeared
Coming from a Western classical background, I felt lost when it came to taqsim.
Improvisation didn’t come naturally. I was playing lots of notes without meaning, just trying to sound like something, but not really knowing what.

People kept telling me, ‘Just wait—it will come.’

But I was already performing professionally. I didn’t have ten years to wait.
And not being able to play even a simple taqsim made me feel like a fraud on stage.

Then I joined Taqasim Mastery.

Just a few months in, I was asked to play taqasim in different maqamat before a live performance. I didn’t panic. I knew what to do. I moved between maqamat confidently, and introduced each piece with ease.

All that insecurity… it was gone.

Since then, my taqsim journey has grown week by week. Deeper confidence. More joy. And for the first time, I’m discovering a voice that’s uniquely mine—rooted in tradition, expressed on my own terms.

Dominika Al Khodari

Oud Player & Composer, 
Poland
I Cannot Stress Enough the Immense Value in These Maqam Resources
Before working with Maya, I felt stuck. My skills had plateaued.
I was memorizing maqams, but I didn’t truly understand them—I wasn’t accessing their emotional depth or complexity.

Since working with Maya, that’s changed completely.

The progress I’ve made in my confidence and clarity has been remarkable.

Each week brings new insights and a deeper connection to the music.

Maya’s guidance isn’t just informative—it’s sincere, precise, and genuinely transformative.
I cannot stress enough the immense value in the resources she’s created.”

Haneen M.

Lawyer & Qanunist
How to Apply & What to Expect

Step. 1

Fill Out a Short Application

Click the link below to share a bit about your musical background, current challenges, and why you're feeling called to go deeper with maqam and taqsim.

You don’t need to be a professional or know any theory.
You do need to be able to play on any instrument, including voice.

This helps me understand where you're starting from and what you're aiming to create.

Step. 2

Personal Follow-Up

Once I review your application, I’ll reach out personally.
You’ll get a chance to ask questions, clarify expectations, and make sure the program is a strong fit for your goals and learning style.

Step. 3

Begin Your Taqsim Mastery Journey

If it feels right for both of us, you’ll secure your spot and get immediate access to the full Taqasim Mastery system—plus ongoing guidance and support from me.

You’ll be part of a focused group of learners who are serious about improving, growing, and finally playing taqsim with structure, confidence, and freedom.

⚠️ There are only 20 spots available, so I’m looking for committed students ready to do the work and open to learning in a clear, structured way.
Maya’s Method of Breaking Down Arabic Music Really Works
Taqasim Mastery is a treasure trove of Arabic maqam knowledge.
There’s a depth of information here I haven’t found anywhere else—delivered in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and intellectually rich.

Maya starts from the foundations and gradually builds toward taqsim, giving you both the tools and the personal feedback you need to succeed—whether you play, sing, or simply want to understand this music more deeply.

What sets her apart is that she doesn’t just teach from expertise—she teaches from experience. She’s struggled with maqam too, and that’s what allows her to break it down so clearly.

Many teachers know their subject.
Very few can explain it this well and Maya is the best. 

Majida Wahid

Keyboard Player, 
New Zealand
The Mystery of Taqsim Is Finally Resolved
There is so much wisdom and practical advice inside Maya’s program—it’s honestly hard to believe she managed to put it all together in one place.

For the first time, I feel like I actually know what I’m doing in an improvisation. I’m not just guessing. I understand where I am and where I’m going next.

My musical ‘accent’ may never disappear completely, but I trust that I’m being understood now. I’ve even had musical conversations with native players and those moments were deeply emotional for me.

I’m forever grateful for this clarity and for this journey.


Juli Mar

Oud Player, 
Germany
From Intimidated to Playing My First Taqsim in Just a Few Months
Maya has a clear, logical method for breaking down and demystifying maqam and taqsim.

She teaches the essential building blocks of each maqam, then walks you through practical strategies to recognize them by ear and use them authentically in improvisation.

Her approach is grounded and example-rich explaining what each maqam does inside a taqsim, and giving small, actionable ideas so that even beginners can start developing their own voice.

After years of struggling to internalize and truly understand Arabic music, Maya’s lessons finally opened the door for me.

 They brought clarity where I had only confusion—and gave me the confidence to actually play.

Yaman S

Lawyer/Qanun Player
USA
How to Apply & What to Expect

Step. 1

Fill Out a Short Application

Click the link below to share a bit about your musical background, current challenges, and why you're feeling called to go deeper with maqam and taqsim.

You don’t need to be a professional or know any theory.
You do need to be able to play on any instrument, including voice.

This helps me understand where you're starting from and what you're aiming to create.

Step. 2

Personal Follow-Up

Once I review your application, I’ll reach out personally.
You’ll get a chance to ask questions, clarify expectations, and make sure the program is a strong fit for your goals and learning style.

Step. 3

Begin Your Taqsim Mastery Journey

If it feels right for both of us, you’ll secure your spot and get immediate access to the full Taqasim Mastery system—plus ongoing guidance and support from me.

You’ll be part of a focused group of learners who are serious about improving, growing, and finally playing taqsim with structure, confidence, and freedom.

⚠️ There are only 20 spots available, so I’m looking for committed students ready to do the work and open to learning in a clear, structured way.
After Trying Everything, I Finally Nailed Maqam and Taqsim
Even with years of Western classical training, Arabic music felt like a mystery to me.
I had tried everything—but nothing truly clicked until I started working with Maya.

Her teaching has been a revelation.
She guided me through each maqam—its character, its emotional nuance, how it shifts, and how it relates to others.

 What she teaches simply doesn’t exist anywhere else.

Maya is incredibly generous with her time and resources.
Now, I finally feel confident—and I can see endless ways to grow and refine my taqsim, because I have a real foundation to build from.

Camille Maalawy

Opera Singer, 
UK
Maya Finally Demystified Maqam and Taqsim for Me
I always wanted to learn taqsim but no matter where I looked, I couldn’t find what I needed.

Even with a classical music background, Arabic music felt inaccessible.

Then I found Maya.

Her teaching is clear, structured, and deeply passionate. She’s not just knowledgeable—she’s a true pedagogue, with the rare ability to break things down in a way that actually makes sense.

Thanks to her, I can now recognize maqamat by ear—and create taqasim on any maqam with confidence.

If you’ve been struggling to understand maqam, I can’t recommend Taqasim Mastery enough. You’ll find an incredible teacher, a warm and supportive community, and the clarity you’ve been searching for.

Ibada Abdul, 

Canada
How to Apply & What to Expect

Step. 1

Fill Out a Short Application

Click the link below to share a bit about your musical background, current challenges, and why you're feeling called to go deeper with maqam and taqsim.

You don’t need to be a professional or know any theory.
You do need to be able to play on any instrument, including voice.

This helps me understand where you're starting from and what you're aiming to create.

Step. 2

Personal Follow-Up

Once I review your application, I’ll reach out personally.
You’ll get a chance to ask questions, clarify expectations, and make sure the program is a strong fit for your goals and learning style.

Step. 3

Begin Your Taqsim Mastery Journey

If it feels right for both of us, you’ll secure your spot and get immediate access to the full Taqasim Mastery system—plus ongoing guidance and support from me.

You’ll be part of a focused group of learners who are serious about improving, growing, and finally playing taqsim with structure, confidence, and freedom.

⚠️ There are only 20 spots available, so I’m looking for committed students ready to do the work and open to learning in a clear, structured way.
From Intimidated to Recognising Maqam by Ear Within Seconds
I’ve loved Arabic music for years—and always wanted to learn maqam.
But I found it intimidating. I couldn’t grasp the logic behind it, and it felt out of reach.

Honestly, I didn’t think I’d ever understand maqam… until I found Maya.

The way she teaches with visual tools like LEGO and step-by-step clarity is unlike anything I’ve seen.

She didn’t just explain maqam—she showed how it connects to taqsim in a way that finally made sense.

Thanks to her method, I was able to recognise maqam by ear within seconds… and even play a taqsim of my own.

 Roxy Stimpson

VP of Engineering & Qanun Player, 
USA
I Can Now Play Taqasim With Confidence
Before joining Taqasim Mastery, I had no real understanding of how to begin a taqsim. I didn’t know the structure, or even where to start.

Maya’s clear, step-by-step system changed everything.
The structure, the breakdown, and the personalised feedback in the Q&A sessions helped me build real taqsim skills—piece by piece.

Working with Maya helped me understand each phase of the taqsim process and how to improvise with confidence.

Now, I can actually play a taqsim—and it finally feels real.

Clara Younes

Qanun Player

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