FREE Live 3- Day Virtual Experience - For Qanun Players
Play Enta Omri with Authentic Arabic Soul
Learn how to make the melody sing through the right technique and authentic interpretation, all while staying true to the emotion of the maqam.
By bringing technique, expression, and maqam together, you go beyond notes —
and start sounding like a real qanunist.
January 30th to Feb 1st
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What You Will Learn:
- Play the core melody of Enta Omri cleanly and with confidence.
- My easy 3-step technique for fast lever switching.
- Add authentic technique (not random flourishes) that makes your sound Arabic, expressive, and alive.
- Discover the technique → maqam alignment which no one talks about, so you stop guessing and start sounding authentic.
- Avoid the 3 most common mistakes that make a performance sound off, stiff, or westernized.
This Is Not Taught Anywhere Else
Traditional qanun learning is based on copying — watching someone play and trying to imitate the result, without ever being shown what actually makes it work.
In this experience, I break that.
If you’ve ever listened to a qanun player and thought, “Wow… they’ve really got it,”
that rich, unmistakably authentic sound you’re after — this workshop gives you the answers.
Not in 30 years.
In 3 days.
And I’m sharing this for the first time outside my paid programs —
in a way that has never been taught before. Anywhere. Ever.
Meet Your Mentor
I'm Maya Youssef — the world’s leading Qanun, Maqam, and Taqsim mentor.
With 37 years of playing the qanun and two decades of teaching experience, I’ve helped hundreds of adult learners from around the world master the qanun — even those who started with zero music theory or from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Named the “Queen of the Qanun” by the BBC, I’ve been honored by the UK government and Arts Council England as an Exceptional Talent, and have performed at iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall and WOMAD. But what lights me up most is helping students unlock deep, expressive playing in just a few months — without any prior knowledge, boring scales or dry theory.
I created a revolutionary, holistic method that breaks down maqam, technique, and taqsim into clear, joyful steps — so you can stop guessing and start expressing.
My own journey began at age 8, the moment I heard the sound of the qanun in the back of a taxi. The driver laughed and said, “Girls don’t play qanun.”
That moment sparked a lifelong mission: To make this beautiful instrument accessible to everyone — no matter your age, background, or musical experience.
For years, I’ve guided Qanun players around the world to play with freedom, confidence, and soul.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, this free experience will reignite your love for the instrument — and show you what’s truly possible.”
Maya Mastered the Qanun in the Truest Sense of the Word.
“Maya not only has rare technical ability — she has mastered the qanun in the truest sense of the word.
She is matchless as a qanun player and as an artist, not only in Syria, but globally.”
She is matchless as a qanun player and as an artist, not only in Syria, but globally.”
Salim Sarwe
Umm Kulthum’s Wanted Qanun Player
Syria
What We’ll Cover — Day by Day
DAY 1
The Skeleton
Clarity, confidence, and control
- Learn the bare-bones melody of Enta Omri so you know exactly what you’re playing
- Navigate lever changes smoothly and confidently without hesitation
- Understand the 3 step proven framework that every great performance is built on
By the end of Day 1, you’ll stop guessing your way through the piece — and start playing with stability, flow, and confidence.
“Maya started me — an absolute beginner — on my qanun journey. Before long, I was playing my first tune and learning how to make each piece my own.”
— Alison Gingras
USA
DAY 2
The Body
Bring the music to life
- Learn the key techniques that make your playing sound Arabic, expressive, and alive.
- Transform the melody from “just dry notes” into real musical phrases
- Fix the 3 common mistakes that make playing sound dry, flat, or mechanical
This is where Enta Omri stops sounding like an exercise — and starts sounding like real music.
“Instead of just imitating and guessing for years, I learned how to shape the music and understand what I was actually doing. This is pure Gold”
— Lene Dalen
Norway
DAY 3
The Soul
The missing piece no one teaches
- Discover the maqam ↔ technique alignment that most players never learn
- Understand why certain techniques work in some maqamat — and feel wrong in others
- Learn how to shape phrases to support the maqam emotion, not just the notes.
This is the night-and-day shift.
Even players with strong technique miss this — and once it clicks, everything changes.
‘After struggling with Maqam for 30 years, I finally had a light bulb moment with Maya. Her system is life changing’
— Andrea Fishman
USA
DAY 4
BONUS : LIVE Q&A + Technique Lab
Put it all into action
- Receive personalised feedback on your playing
- Troubleshoot technique, phrasing, and maqam questions in real time
- See how everything fits together so your progress continues after the training
This is where clarity deepens, confidence locks in, and your sound starts to feel truly yours.
“I am amazed! You addressed doubts I had in my mind that I couldn’t even articulate. Everything suddenly made sense.”
— Robert Santamaría
Spain
I Never Thought I’d Understand Maqam—Until Maya Made It Crystal Clear!
“Maqam always felt impossible to me — until Maya made it clear. Now I recognize maqam by ear and can even play a taqsim with confidence.”
Working with Maya was a life-changer!
'I played other instruments and decided to teach myself the qanun — but my technique was completely wrong, and I knew I needed help.
Working with Maya changed everything. She is supportive, inspiring, and brilliant in her approach — both with maqam and with qanun technique.
She always seems to know exactly what I need, is incredibly encouraging, and I’m making real progress every week. It’s been truly life-changing for me.'
Ken Genetti
Multi-instrumentalist
California USA
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Are You Ready to Sound like a Real Qanunist in 2026?
If you’ve ever felt that your playing sounds stiff, dry, or Westernised —
and you’re ready to learn what makes the qanun sound alive and authentic, beyond just playing notes —this experience was created for you.
In just 3 days, you’ll understand what most players spend 30 years copying and guessing.
Not by trying harder.
But by finally understanding what makes it work.
Are you ready for a qanun breakthrough in 2026?
Join me. It’s free, live, and never taught before.
January 30th to Feb 1st
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