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9 Steps to Qanun Mastery:
Learn the exact step-by-step path that I used to help 400+ adult qanun lovers master maqam, technique, taqsim, and their favorite tunes in just a few months and with only 10 minutes of practice a day.
No music knowledge or mind mubing theory needed
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Hello, I am Maya
I am the world’s leading qanun mentor and an internationally renowned performer, known as the “Queen of the Qanun” by the BBC.
With over 35+ years of experience, I have taught maqam, technique, and taqsim to more than 400 adult learners worldwide. I help them progress faster and with more joy, even if they started with zero music knowledge.
My love for the qanun began when I was eight years old, hearing its magical sound from the back seat of a taxi. The driver laughed and said, "Girls don’t play qanun." That moment sparked my lifelong mission to make the qanun accessible to everyone, no matter their age, background, or musical experience.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced qanunist, this guide will give you a clear and simple path to mastering the qanun without years of theory or confusion. It is your first step toward playing with confidence, freedom, and ease.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this 13-page guide with video tutorials:
🔴 My 5-step Qanun Success Path that will save you years of trial and error.
🔴 The easiest and fastest way to master maqam without getting lost in theory.
🔴 How to make consistent progress in just 10 minutes of focused practice a day.
🔴 The simple method to create an authentic, soulful qanun sound.
🔴 A 3-step formula to learn any tune, even as a total beginner.
🔴 Essential lever-change techniques for smoother, more confident playing.
🔴 Tools to play an authentic taqsim without fear and confusion.
🔴 The most common mistakes that hold qanunists back and exactly how to avoid them.
🔴 The key technical skills every qanunist needs to improve their playing with accuracy and ease.
Plus, you’ll get exclusive bonus video walkthroughs, exercises, and frameworks to help you apply what you learn which you won’t find anywhere else.
Here is what My Students Say
Working With Maya Gave Me the Structure and Support I Couldn't Find in A Conservatory
After studying qanun at a conservatory in Morocco for 3 years, I was left frustrated. I wasn’t given the tools I needed and wans just told to practice scales. When I looked to professional musicians for guidance, they would say the same thing, which left me searching for answers.
Working with Maya was the missing link I had been looking for. With Maya’s guidance, I’ve finally reached the playing level I always wanted.
Hasnaa Rouane
Engineer
Morocco
Even Without an Arab or Musical Background, I Can Confidently Play a Taqsim!
I thought I was too old, too inexperienced, and that Arabic music wasn’t for me. But with Maya’s teaching, I now understand maqamat and can confidently play taqsim — all without reading music or years of theory.
If I, a nervous, non-Arab, non-musician, could do it—so can you!"
Lene Dalen
Oslo, Norway
Maya is The Best Qanun Mentor
I started working with Maya with zero qanun experience and wasn’t sure if learning online would actually work. But her method is completely different. She breaks down Arabic music in a way that finally made sense — with real feedback, clear structure, and the kind of support I couldn’t find anywhere else.
For absolute beginners, this is the best possible start. And for more advanced players, Maya has a unique ability to simplify and demystify Arabic music like no other mentor.
Ron Snedon
San Francisco, USA
What Makes This Different
Traditional teachers will tell you to learn theory, sight-reading, and practice endless scales. Worse — they’ll expect you to copy them without ever explaining what you’re actually supposed to do. As a result, you’re left wasting years trying to figure it out on your own.
This method is different.
I give you a clear, step-by-step method so you always know exactly what to focus on, how to practice, and how to make real progress.
Start playing the qanun with confidence and joy.Download your free guide and begin your journey today
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