For All Instruments Including Voice

Taqasim Mastery

With The World Leading Maqam & Taqsim Mentor Maya Youssef

The first and only structured step-by-step system designed to help Arabic music lovers master maqam and confidently improvise an authentic, expressive taqsim—in just a few months.

No Fancy Technique, Theory, or Years Required

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"Maya is one of a Kind! A true virtuoso musician"

Salim Sarwe

Umm Kulthum’s 
Wanted Qanun Player

Who is Taqasim Mastery for?

This program is designed for those who feel a deep pull toward taqsim—even if they’ve been told they’re not ready, not technical enough, or not the “right kind” of musician.

You’ll thrive here if you’re:

  • A Musician (on any instrument—including voice) who wants to play real, emotionally expressive taqsim with confidence. 
  • ​An Arabic music lover  who works full-time, and wants to learn for joy, not pressure
  • ​A Composer seeking to authentically integrate maqam and taqsim into your original work. 
  • ​ A visual or Experiential Learner who prefers practical, hands-on methods over dry theory and textbooks. 
Whether you’re brand new to taqsim and looking for the perfect place to start—or you’ve been struggling for years and are finally ready to get unstuck—this program is made for you! 

 The Old Way vs. the Real Way

You’ve made the decision to finally play your dream taqsim.

But right now, it still feels out of reach—like a secret language or an exclusive club no one’s giving you the key to.

​You’ve read maqam books filled with vague note lists and abstract theory.

You’ve asked teachers and heard the same tired advice “Just listen. Keep copying. One day it’ll click.”
But that day never comes.

You’ve told yourself: “I’m just not ready yet. Maybe I need better technique first.”
But none of it works.
Because none of it was designed to.
Traditional maqam education is still taught the way it was in the 16th century—fragmented, unclear, and based on decades of trial and error.

Even conservatoires rely on these same outdated methods that leave students overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from the real essence of taqsim.
And here’s the myth no one tells you:

Taqsim has nothing to do with virtuosity.

I’ve taught technically brilliant musicians who were completely lost when it came to improvisation.
They could play fast and clean—but couldn’t express themselves authentically in maqam.

Because taqsim isn’t about genius or genes! 
It’s about knowing what to play—and why.

It’s about understanding the behavior of maqam, the emotional architecture behind it, and the intuitive flow of expression.

So if you’ve been waiting to “get good enough”...
You’re already past that point.

What you need isn’t more theory.
What you need is a system—one that finally makes maqam and taqsim make sense. (Just ask my students)

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

So if something deep inside of you is calling you to the magic of taqsim …

And you’d love to learn it in months, not years—
I’d be honored to guide you.

‘A master of her instrument’

Songlines Magazine

'Queen of The Qanun'

BBC Radio 3

'Exquisite'

The Guardian

Hello I’m Maya

I’m a world-leading Maqam & Taqsim mentor known for helping Arabic music enthusiasts go from zero maqam knowledge to confidently playing their own authentic, expressive taqsim.

No endless theory.
No copying others.
Just a clear, empowering path to your own musical voice.

I’ve been playing the Qanun for over 30 years.
The BBC named me the “Queen of the Qanun”.
I’ve been recognized by the UK government and Arts Council England as an Exceptional Talent.
I’ve performed at world-renowned venues like the Royal Albert Hall and WOMAD, and have received multiple international awards for my compositions and performances.

Born in Syria and classically trained since the age of 8, I earned my BA from the prestigious High Institute of Music in Damascus and a Master’s in Ethnomusicology from SOAS University of London—where I also taught maqam.

But beyond the accolades, here’s what drives me:

I believe music is one of the most powerful tools to heal the world.

Whether you want to play taqsim for personal joy or perform on stage, I’d be honored to guide you to your dream taqsim—in just a few months.

If you are an Arabic music enthusiast, musician, or composer who is ready to

  • Recognise maqam by ear with ease and clarity, in seconds.
  • Collapse decades of trial-and-error into a proven system that gets you playing your first taqsim within weeks—and building true confidence in just a few months.
  • Follow a clear, step-by-step path without drowning in theory or overwhelm. 
  • ​Create your own authentic taqsim expressive, unique, yet deeply rooted in tradition. 
  • ​Experience the joy and transformative power of this ancient musical language, no matter where you’re from
  • ​Tap into calm, flow, and emotional connection —even when life feels chaotic
  • ​Reach the pinnacle of Arabic music and leave your audience wondering how you made it look effortless, without spending years in a conservatoire.

Then I’d love to personally invite you to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Taqasim Mastery is open to just 20 passionate learners—and I’ll be working with you closely to help you master taqsim from the inside out.

(No matter your musical background or what instrument you play—including voice.)

Introducing

Taqasim Mastery

The world’s first and only complete and structured step-by-step system for mastering Maqam and Taqsim, designed to take you from beginner to confident taqsim performer in just 6 months.
For all instruments, including voice.
What makes this method so effective?

You’ll learn the core foundations of Maqam through a revolutionary visual system—developed from the analysis of thousands of Arabic music recordings.

This isn’t about memorizing scales or copying others. It’s about building the real skillset to craft your own dream taqsim clearly confidently and authentically.

For all instruments Including Voice
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 Taqasim Mastery Works

Over 6 immersive months, we’ll work closely together in a group capacity to equip you with the knowledge, structure, and skillset to go from maqam novice to confidently playing your own authentic taqsim.
⚠️ Fair warning:

Even if you already have maqam or taqsim experience, this program will transform your understanding of Arabic music to a whole new level—so you can express both the depth of tradition and your unique creative voice with full authenticity.
You’ll get direct access to me.

I’ll personally review your ear training, maqam practice, and taqsim development—guiding you past every obstacle so you build real confidence and artistic freedom.

You’ll also train in every maqam used in Arabic music today, using a revolutionary visual method (yes, it involves LEGO!) that makes complex concepts feel intuitive and fun.

I’ll be sharing my most powerful maqam insights—drawn from decades of performance, study, and the analysis of thousands of recordings—so you can:

• Play taqasim on any maqam you choose

• Understand the emotional “behavior” of each maqam

• Craft taqasim that express your innermost feelings

• Captivate your audience with moments of magical tarab. 

Arabic music has never been taught with this level of clarity and precision.

Taqasim Mastery is the only program of its kind—because it’s built on a method that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else.

HERE’S EXACTLY WHAT WE COVER

Pillar #1:

Maqam 101

Master the Building Blocks of Arabic Music

Maqam is a language—and in this pillar, you’ll learn the musical “alphabet” that makes up nearly all of Arabic music. You’ll discover how to combine these foundational elements to build clear, expressive phrases in your own taqsim.
(And yes—it’s as intuitive and fun as building with LEGO!)

Here’s what you’ll discover:
  • ​The 9 Essential Maqam Building Blocks  that make up 99% of Arabic music—so you can stop guessing and start creating with confidence
  • 11 Simple Strategies to Recognize Maqam by Ear:  powerful, hands-on tools to help you absorb maqam deeply and identify it instantly 
  • ​How to Build the 9 Most Famous Maqamat   (and their families) without overwhelm—so you focus only on what truly matters. 
This pillar removes the noise and gives you the essentials—clearly, simply, and effectively.

Pillar #2:

Maqam Behaviour 

Crack the Emotional and Structural Code of Each Maqam

Maqam isn’t just a scale—it’s a living, breathing personality.
Each one “walks” and “talks” in its own unique way. In this module, you’ll discover how maqamat behave melodically and emotionally, so you can improvise with true authenticity and expression.

Here’s what you’ll unlock:
  • ​The Maqam Diagnostic Toolkit  Learn how to decode maqam behavior step-by-step without getting lost in endless recordings (I’ve already done that work for you)
  • How to Interpret the Emotion of Each Maqam  Go beyond the tired “sad” vs. “happy” labels and discover the real emotional depth of each maqam. 
  • Maqamat Families & Variations Recognize shifts and modulations with ease by learning the natural relationships between the 9 core maqamat and their extended families.
  • ​7 Fail-Proof Techniques for Switching Maqam  You’ll learn how to transition between maqamat with ease and expression—so you never feel stuck, awkward, or unsure mid-taqsim.
You’ll know how each maqam behaves, how to switch between them naturally, and how to express their emotion with real depth in your taqsim.

Pillar #3:

Taqasim Fundamentals

Build a Taqsim That Sounds Authentic, Confident, and Alive

In this pillar, you’ll internalize the essential structure and flow of a great taqsim—so you always know what to do, when to do it, and how to keep your audience fully engaged.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
  • Speak the Language of Maqam: Every maqam has signature melodic phrases that make your taqsim sound authentic and emotionally grounded. You’ll learn how to use them so your improvisation flows naturally—and never falls flat.
  • How to Structure Your Taqsim (The 7-Part Framework) Learn the 7 essential phases that every authentic taqsim follows. You’ll use a simple mind map to know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to keep your taqsim compelling from start to finish.
  • Master the Inner Pulse Learn the hidden rhythmic flow of taqsim: when to slow down, when to push forward, and how to create natural musical tension and release.
  • ​Laws of Ornamentation: Access my masterclass with 23 powerful tools to embellish your taqsim, add variation, and make every phrase feel alive
By the end of this pillar, you won’t just know how taqsim works—you’ll be doing it with style, clarity, and emotional power.

Pillar #4:

The Wow Tarab Factor

Create Captivating Taqasim That Move People Deeply

In this pillar, you’ll learn how to move beyond “playing notes” and into the realm of emotional resonance and musical magic—so your taqsim doesn’t just sound good, it feels unforgettable.

Here’s what you’ll master:
  • The Maqam Switching Cheatsheet Switching maqam isn’t just a technique—it’s one of the core tools for creating tarab. This guide gives you the exact maqamat each maqam can move into, so you can plan powerful, emotionally charged transitions that take your audience deeper into the music.
  • ​The Art and Science of Tarab Discover 3 powerful tools to reverse-engineer tarab, so your audience feels emotionally transported—and moved to exclaim “Allah!”
  • ​The ‘Dark Doppelgangers’ Meet the rare maqamat that create mystery, depth, and emotional contrast—the hidden gems that instantly elevate your taqsim
  • ​Develop your Unique Musical Voice:  Express your true self through taqsim without copying anyone. Learn how to blend tradition with individuality so your taqsim is unmistakably yours
By the end of this pillar, your taqsim won’t just impress—it will connect, inspire, and stay with your audience long after the music ends.
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Real People. Real Taqasim

This is your chance to join the hundreds of students from around the world who finally understood maqam and played their dream taqsim—clearly, confidently, and without years of trial and error.

Like Lene, a Norwegian woman with zero musical training—told she was crazy for even trying taqsim later in life. 

Her taqsim was so expressive, it went viral.

Like Nicholas, a farmer and club owner who started from zero. Within a few months, he could recognize maqam by ear and improvise taqasim that moved people.

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

Here’s What You’ll Access Inside Taqasim Mastery Program Over 6 Months

⦿ 1-1 Personalized Assessment

A private 30-minute Zoom session where I create your personal Taqasim Mastery Plan. You’ll know exactly where to focus, what to work on, and how to move forward with confidence—whether you're a complete beginner or returning to taqsim after years of frustration.

⦿ Maqamat Step by Step Video Trainings

You’ll receive nine comprehensive video sessions covering the 9 main maqamat used in Arabic music today. In each one, I guide you through deep analysis of the maqam’s structure, behavior, emotional expression, and the specific maqamat it can switch to. 

You'll see everything brought to life through detailed breakdowns of famous songs—so you’re always learning through real music, not abstract theory. These sessions are built on over 30 years of research and 1000s of performance examples. This is maqam taught like never before: clear, embodied, and grounded in lived musical tradition.

⦿ Taqsim Creation Series (Formerly the Taqsim Challenge)

Nine recorded challenges—one for each core maqam—where I walk you through my 7-step taqsim creation method, and you get to watch how others implemented it, phrase by phrase.

This is hands-on taqsim training in its purest form—and the recordings are yours to return to anytime.

⦿Live Group Q&A Sessions (3 per month)

You’ll have ongoing access to my feedback, mentorship, and personalized guidance—all inside a warm, supportive group space. It’s the next best thing to working with me 1:1, and it’s where most students unlock their deepest breakthroughs. With my weekly guidance, you will instantly feel 100 % clear and confident on what to do next.

All Q&As are transcribed, audio ripped and searchable so the information you want is at your fingertips and found within seconds. 

⦿  Private Student Community

Join a supportive community of like minded Arabic music enthusiasts from all over the world. Ask questions, share progress, and get support from people who understand your journey. You'll learn just as much from others as you do from me.

And that’s not all! You’ll also access these incredible Bonuses:

⦿ Ear Training Essentials 

A full maqam recognition system audio ear training course so you can practice on your commute, during meals, or anytime life allows. You will also access a 3-hour video masterclass featuring 11 proven tools to recognize maqam by ear—instantly. 

⦿The Authentic Phrasing Toolkit

These are the short, powerful phrases that make your taqsim instantly sound authentic—because you're speaking the true language of the maqam. 

This toolkit includes audio and written formats so you can learn in the way that suits you best. Whether you’re a visual learner or someone who needs to hear it to feel it, this resource will save you years of trial and error. It’s the fastest way to give your taqsim that unmistakable “real” sound.

⦿Lifetime Access to Signature Courses

Includes the Maqam & Taqasim Bundle, Law of Ornamentation in Arabic Music, Maqam Ear Training Course so you are able to grow long after the core program ends.

⦿  VIP Backstage Pass to My Personal Music Collection

This unique resource gives you access to two powerful tools to accelerate your maqam mastery. First, you'll receive a curated listening archive: a PDF covering the 9 main maqamat, with essential folk and classical repertoire—handpicked and linked—all in one place. This isn’t just a playlist; it’s a carefully crafted path to help you internalize maqam through deep listening. Because the more you listen, the more the music gets under your skin and into your playing.

Second, you’ll get full access to my personal archive of Arabic music scores—a rare, comprehensive collection of notated classics I’ve built over decades. These are the pieces I’ve performed, studied, and loved, now available to you for immediate reference and inspiration.

Together, this pass will save you months of research and give you the musical environment most learners spend years trying to recreate.

⦿ Rhythmic Taqsim Masterclass

Discover 5 never-taught, easy-to-implement strategies to perform rhythmic taqsim with confidence and energy. These are the exact tools I’ve used to move global audiences—and now they’re yours.

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

Here’s how quickly you can expect to see results!

Results may vary, of course—but in my world, this kind of transformation is normal

  • In under 5 hours, you’ll understand the basics of maqam and be able to recognize the 9 essential building blocks by ear.
  • In just one week, you’ll know the structure of the 9 most commonly used maqamat—clearly and confidently.
  • In just 30 days, you’ll have an intimate understanding of how maqam actually works—and be able to recognize the 9 main maqamat by ear with ease. 
  • In just 90 days, you’ll know exactly which maqamat to switch to, and how to apply all 7 strategies to switch smoothly and expressively within a taqsim.
  • ​In just 6 months, you’ll master the core techniques of tarab—so your taqsim doesn’t just impress… it moves people to exclaim “Allah!” 

You won’t find what’s inside Taqasim Mastery in conservatoires, books, or even top Arabic music institutions.

Why? Because traditional maqam education is still unstructured, outdated, and based on copying and guessing.
This is different.
Taqasim Mastery is the only complete, structured method for learning maqam and taqsim in the world. 

What You Receive Inside Taqasim Mastery 6 Months Program

Core Training

•  Step-by-Step Maqamat Video Trainings
•  Creation Series (9-Module Recorded Challenge)
•  Ear Training Essentials

Deep Personalised Mentorship:

•  1-1 Personalized Taqsim Assessment
​•  Live Group Q&A Sessions (3 per month)
•  Private Student Community

Bonuses:

• Lifetime Access to Signature Courses
• VIP Backstage Pass to My Personal Music Collection
• Rhythmic Taqsim Masterclass
• The Authentic Phrasing Toolkit Yours for life time when you join by May 30th. 

YOUR INVESTMENT:

Option 1:
£5500 pay
in full

Option 2:
6 monthly payments of £997

Option 3:
12 monthly payments of £550 

Hint: Getting this level of personal access and tailored mentorship from me would normally cost from £25,000+.
But right now, you can join Taqasim Mastery for as little as £550/month.

In just 6 months, you could go from zero music knowledge to playing a powerful, authentic taqsim—one that moves your audience to say “Allah!”

But this opportunity is only open to 30 dedicated Arabic music enthusiasts—so I can give each one the personal support they deserve.

7 Day Guarantee

I want you to feel completely confident in your decision to join Taqasim Mastery. That’s why I offer a 7-day money-back guarantee.

If, within the first 7 days, you don’t feel this is the right fit, I’ll give you a full refund—no hard feelings.

The only thing I ask? That you attend at least one Q&A session and submit at least one question to be personally answered by me.

Because once you experience this level of support and clarity, I truly believe you’ll feel the difference.

The truth is: you won’t find this system—or this depth of guidance—anywhere else in the world.

And certainly not at this price.

So go ahead—enrol today, and take the next 7 days to explore the materials, attend a session, and feel the energy of what we’re building together.

Then make your decision—not from uncertainty, but from experience.

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

“Can’t I Just Learn This on My Own, From Books, or Even at a Conservatoire?”

Let me be very clear 

❌It’s not about how hard you try.
❌It’s not about how many lessons you take.
❌It’s not about how much theory you study you know.
❌And it’s definitely not about how impressive your technique is.

Because none of that will give you the skillset to play a real, authentic taqsim.

Because none of those approaches break taqsim down into something you can actually understand, practice, and grow into.

You’re told to listen, to copy, to “feel it.”
You’re told it’ll take 10 years to understand maqam, and another 10 to 20 years to crack the taqsim code—if you’re lucky.

But no one gives you a roadmap.
No one shows you how it actually works.
And after decades of trying, far too many still feel stuck.

That’s Why I Created Taqasim Mastery: The Only System on Earth That Makes Maqam and Taqsim Possible for Everyone.

This isn’t a collection of scattered lessons.
It’s a complete, structured system—refined over years of teaching and a lifetime of lived experience.
And it simply doesn’t exist anywhere else:

Not in a conservatoire.
Not in a music degree.
Not in books.
Not on YouTube.
Nowhere.

Because I couldn’t stand seeing one more passionate learner waste 20 or 30 years chasing a dream—without ever being shown how to reach it.

If you’ve been searching, waiting, or quietly wondering if this will ever truly click for you…
This is your moment.

I’ve built the path.
Now it’s here for you to walk.

Imagine if you can 

  • Have your audience feel enraptured by your taqsim and exclaim ‘Allah’ uncontrollably.
  • ​Being able to hear a song you love, and instantly recognize the notes and maqam behind it.
  • ​Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment from playing a taqsim for your friends and family or your audience.
  • ​Proving those who told you it would take decades wrong—by playing a real, authentic taqsim in just a few months. 

And the best part?

Your taqsim will never be a copy.
You’ll uncover your own voice, your own phrasing, your own emotional language.
Because this time… you won’t just be playing.
You’ll be expressing who you truly are.

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

Now You Have a Choice to Make:

You can try to crack maqam and taqsim on your own. 
Read every book, watch every video, and still end up more confused, with more questions than when you started.

You can keep following the old school methods…
Sit with a teacher. Copy. Wait. Hope it clicks—maybe in 10 or 20 years.

You could even sign up for a conservatoire, spend years sifting through overwhelming, unhelpful, often outdated information…

Or uproot your life, move to Cairo or Beirut to study, and pray you’ll finally crack the taqsim code.

Or…

You can learn from home.

You can follow a clear, proven, step-by-step method—one that’s already helped hundreds of musicians go from beginner or lost to confident.

One that finally shows you how taqsim actually works.

In just a few months, you could be playing your own authentic taqsim—just like Roxy did.

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

The choice is yours.

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I work with a small number of Arabic music enthusiasts to ensure that I provide the maximum level of support for each member therefore places are very limited.

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If you’ve made it this far, you already know something in you is ready.

Ready to stop guessing. Ready to collapse decades. 
Ready to step in fully—and finally learn how to express yourself through a taqsim.

Taqasim Mastery isn’t just a program.
It’s a pathway home—to your voice, your creativity, and the music you’ve loved all along.

I’ll walk with you every step of the way.
All you have to do… is say yes.

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