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A Live 7-Day Workshop for Qanun Players Who Want to Stop Memorizing and Start Creating a Real Taqsim

Confident Taqsim Creation: Qanun Edition

With Maya Youssef- The World Leading Qanun Maqam & Taqsim Mentor

A 7-Day Workshop to Structured Expressive & Authentic Taqsim (Even If You’ve Never Played a Taqsim Before)

Live June 16th to 22nd

No advanced technique or music training needed.

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Taqsim Isn’t Just for the Elite. It’s a Musical Language, and Like Any Language, It Can Be Learned.

You’ve been told that real taqsim takes decades.

That unless you’re a conservatoire-trained virtuoso… you shouldn’t even try.

You’re tired of theory-heavy explanations that don’t make sense.

You're done with hearing ‘No one can teach you taqsim.. just listen and copy’.

You want to play a taqsim now, not in 30 years!

I’m Ready to Improvise with Confidence

You have been told that taqsim is pure inspiration but that's the biggest lie in Arabic music education!

The Truth is Taqsim is Not random. It’s a Learnable System.

What you haven’t been given is the structure. A clear method.
And a way to connect theory to personal expression — so you actually
know what you're doing and why.

And once you understand this structure, improvising becomes a guided, intentional process — not guesswork.

Introducing

Confident Taqsim Creation: Qanun Edition

This is not a course. It’s not about more theory or copying someone else’s solos.

This is a 7-day transformational workshop experience — live, interactive, and fully focused on helping you create and perform your own authentic taqsim.

You’ll finally get the structure, the tools, and the mentorship to play from the heart — with precision, confidence, and real expression.

Introducing

Confident Taqsim Creation: Qanun Edition

This is not a course. It’s not about more theory or copying someone else’s solos.

This is a 7-day transformational workshop experience — live, interactive, and fully focused on helping you create and perform your own authentic taqsim.

You’ll finally get the structure, the tools, and the mentorship to play from the heart — with precision, confidence, and real expression.

Yes, I’m Ready to Play a Real Taqsim

I’ve helped over 500 qanunists from all over the world to confidently and authentically improvise in just a few hours, many started with basic technique and zero prior music knowledge.

Meet Your Mentor

Hi, I'm Maya

I’m a world-leading Qanun Maqam & Taqsim mentor and I help qanun players confidently play their favourite tunes, master maqam and express themselves with an authentic taqsim.

No endless theory.

No copying others.

Just a clear, empowering path to your own musical voice.

I’ve been playing the Qanun professionally for over 37 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 7 transformational days.

How Will This Work — and Will Online Actually Be Effective?

100% and here’s why.

⦿ Multi-angle camera setup to see Maya’s hands in real time

⦿Daily 60 to 90 min live Zoom workshops (with replay access)

⦿Access to Maya inside a private pop-up FB group for 7 days for questions, feedback & community.

⦿Deep personalised feedback and support from Maya each day, including a dedicated Q&A.

⦿Designed for transformation, not information overload.

Let’s Do This – Reserve My Spot

What Makes This Different

This isn’t another theory-heavy course. It’s not about collecting techniques or memorising solos.

This is a step-by-step, Qanun-specific framework designed to help you understand — and apply — the true structure and expression of taqsim.

This framework doesn’t exist anywhere else!

Everything is drawn from a system I’ve developed over years of research, performance, and teaching — and it’s only shared with students inside my programs.

This is the clearest, fastest, and most proven method for learning
taqsim on the planet. It’s not on YouTube, not in books, not in
conservatoires — and not even in top music institutions.

I Don't Have To Memorize Any More—Now I Truly Understand Maqam!

"Before working with Maya, I felt like I had hit a plateau. I was memorizing maqams but never truly understanding their complexities. Since joining her program, my progress has been remarkable. My skills continue to improve, and my confidence has grown in ways I never expected.

The maqam resources Maya provides are incredibly valuable, and her guidance has been nothing short of transformative. I now have a much deeper understanding and feel empowered to take my playing to new heights."

Haneen M

Lawyer

Jordan

I Was Finally Able To Play an Authentic Taqsim

As a qanun lover I have listened to a lot of taqsims. But Maya's method of breaking it into different sections helped me understand the logic behind the structure of a taqsim.

During the workshop, I was able to record a video playing a taqsim in my qanun that sounded more authentic that any of my previous tries and I am so grateful for that. Thank you Maya!

Giselle Habibi

Qanun Player & Dancer

Mexico

The 7-Day Agenda:

Day 1

Essential Qanun Techniques
for Expressive Taqsim

You’ll learn 11 essential techniques every Qanunist needs to play a compelling, authentic, and confident taqsim. From beginner to advanced, each technique is broken down clearly, with guidance on when to use it, when not to, and how to adapt it to your level.

We’ll apply these techniques directly to a simple, well-known melody — so you can immediately start exploring how they sound and function within a real taqsim.

By the end of Day 1, you’ll have a grounded technical toolkit — and the confidence to begin.

Day 2

The 10-Minute Qanun
Practice Formula

You’ll receive my focused daily formula to internalise what you learned on Day 1 without overwhelm.

This is not about repetition for its own sake, it’s about building confidence through intentional, structured practice.

You’ll use the formula to:

Strengthen your command of the 11 core techniques introduced on Day 1
Develop the muscle memory needed to access these techniques fluently during taqsim
Build consistency and control, even in short daily sessions — perfect for busy schedules

You’ll also share your practice reflections or clips and receive personalised feedback from me inside the group.

By the end of Day 2, you’ll feel more in control of your technique and more in command of your instrument.

Day 3

The Easiest & Fastest
Way to Understand Maqam

You’ll learn a clear revolutionary , visual framework I’ve developed to understand maqam from the ground up — starting with the 9 melodic building blocks that create 99% of Arabic music (the "maqam alphabet"), how they combine into what I call the Maqam Tree, and how each maqam behaves. (Hint, maqamat are like people!)

You’ll start to develop the ability to recognise maqamat by ear; an essential skill for qanunists.

Whether you’ve studied maqam formally or this is your first time, you’ll experience a level of clarity that’s rare in this field.

By the end of Day 3, you’ll finally understand what maqam is, how it’s built, how it behaves, and how to hear it — giving you a powerful foundation to improvise with confidence and intention.

Day 4

How to Match Technique to Maqam (and Finally Sound Authentic)

You’ll learn how to apply technique intentionally so it amplifies, not clashes with, the unique character and emotion of each maqam.

We’ll cover:

Which techniques are best used for which maqam — and why
The biggest technique mistakes that disrupt the emotional flow of your taqsim.
How to avoid sounding off, even if you’re technically advanced.

By the end of Day 4, you’ll know how to choose and apply technique with clarity and precision, so your taqsim sounds genuinely authentic.

Day 5

The Inner Architecture
of a Real Taqsim

You’ll learn the internal structure that underpins every taqsim — no matter the length or style starting with the 7 phases every taqsim follows, mapped out clearly so you know what to do, when, and why.

You’ll also learn:

The inner pulse of taqsim: Learn when to play slow, when to go fast and furious, and how to create natural ebbs and flows in your taqsim.
You’ll be introduced to a set of short, powerful phrases that instantly give your taqsim a recognisably “real” sound — because they’re built directly from the language of the maqam.
How to switch maqam mid-taqsim confidently.
How to create Tarab to enrapture your audience!
And you’ll begin crafting your own taqsim.

By the end of Day 5, you won’t just know how to build your own taqsim but you will start to recognise and predict these patterns in any taqsim you listen to.

Day 6

Build Your Taqsim in Real Time
(with Feedback at Every Step)

Today is a live, interactive workshop where we walk through the entire seven-stage taqsim structure step by step — and you play each part in real time.

We’ll move through the taqsim phases one by one. For each stage, I’ll explain, then — your turn.

You’ll play it. I’ll give you immediate, focused feedback.

You’ll adjust. Play again. And we move on to the next phase.

This cycle continues — one stage at a time — until you’ve played your way through a complete, structured, and expressive taqsim.

By the end of Day 6, you won’t just know how a taqsim works — you’ll have played one yourself, start to finish, with real-time support, musical context, and personalised feedback.

Day 7

Live Q&A: Feedback, and Your Roadmap Forward

This is your opportunity to ask me anything about Maqam and taqsim!

You’ll submit your full taqsim and receive personalised feedback from me on what’s working and how to refine it.

You’ll also learn from feedback on other students’ taqasim— which often reveals insights you wouldn’t catch in your own playing.

This day ties everything together and sets you up to keep progressing with clarity.

By the end of the 7 days, you’ll create and perform your own authentic taqsim — using a holistic, qanun-specific approach that combines technique, maqam structure, and expressive flow.

Reserve Your Spot Now for £297

Here’s What You Get When You Join:

☑️ 7 Days of Deep Mentorship Live Instruction + Q&A with Maya

☑️ Lifetime Access to Workshop Recordings

☑️ Bonus #1: Authentic Phrasing Toolkit Maqam-specific audio + notation phrases that make your taqsim instantly more authentic.

☑️ Bonus #2: Qanun Kickstarter Bundle : Learn 7 classic Arabic pieces to build repertoire, confidence, and phrasing. Perfect for beginner to intermediate players.

☑️ Bonus #3: Private FB Group for Workshop Week: Ask questions, share clips, and get direct feedback from Maya

Join Now For Just £297

This could easily be a £1,000 program.

In fact, if you tried to piece this together yourself, it could cost you years of trial, error, and frustration.

But I want this to be accessible.

Because every Qanunist deserves a clear path to their own voice.

Create Your First Authentic Taqsim by June 22nd: Enrolment Closes in

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Real Students. Real Taqsim. Real Results.

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

Your Transformation Begins Here

You sit down at your Qanun. No script. No copied solo. Just you, the maqam…
and a feeling you’re ready to express.

Your fingers move with flow. You hear where to go next. You know when to linger,
when to climb, when to resolve.

You’re not guessing. You’re not imitating. You’re improvising — for real.

You can finally:

Create a taqsim that sounds like you
Move confidently between maqamat
Feel confident in your technique.
Express real musical stories — and feel proud

You feel what you play. You trust your voice. And maybe for the first time… you believe you belong here.

Not in 10 years. Not once you “master” theory. Now.

Because this time, you’re learning the actual skills — in the right order, with the right guidance.

This is for the Qanunist who’s ready to step forward. Not as a copyist. Not as a mechanical technique wizard. But as a true musical storyteller.

Yes – I Want to Create My Own Unique Taqsim

Who This Is For

This workshop is for Qanun players who are ready to create a confident taqsim — not just collect theory.

Whether you’re:

A beginner without advanced technique but serious about learning
An intermediate or advanced player ready to refine your improvisation and technique.
A professional musician or someone who just loves the qanun and plays for personal enjoyment.
A qanunist seeking a clear, practical path to taqsim in days, not years.

Yes – I Want to Create My Own Unique Taqsim

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👉 Join the Workshop for just £297

⚠️ Limited seats. This is a live cohort, not a passive course. Once we begin, the group closes.

What You’ll Walk Away With

A complete, repeatable framework for improvisation
A clear understanding of maqam structure and behaviour
A toolkit of Qanun techniques, adaptable to your level
The skill to match technique to maqam with precision
The ability to switch maqamat mid-taqsim without hesitation
Tools to create tarab and emotional expression
A bank of idiomatic phrases to sound recognisably authentic
A full taqsim, built by you, refined with expert feedback
And most importantly: a system you can return to for life

What Past Qanunists Are Saying:

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

I Never Thought I’d Understand Maqam—Until Maya Made It Crystal Clear!

"I’ve loved Arabic music for a long time, but learning maqam always felt impossible. It seemed intimidating and confusing, and I couldn’t grasp the logic behind it. I didn’t think I’d ever understand maqam—until I found Maya.

Maya’s unique method, using Lego to teach maqam, made everything click. The way she connects maqams and brings taqsim into the picture is incredible. Thanks to her approach, I can now recognize maqam by ear within seconds and even play a taqsim with confidence!"

Roxy Stimpson

VP of Engineering, Qanun player

USA

Ready to Create Your First Real Taqsim?

You don’t need advanced technique.

You don’t need a conservatoire degree.

You just need the right structure — and the right mentor.

Join Confident Taqsim Creation: Qanun Edition and take the first real step toward your own authentic improvisation — built with clarity, flow, and soul.

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