Free Guide for Aspiring Qanun Players
Choose the Right Qanun With Clarity, Confidence, and Zero Guesswork
If the sound of the Qanun moves you but the sea of options and conflicting advice feels overwhelming, this guide gives you the clarity and confidence to choose your first Qanun with ease.
This is the guide I wish I had when I started — packed with the key insights, tools, and vetted resources that took me decades to uncover.
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In this guide, I will show you:
✅ The top 5 buying mistakes that cost beginners thousands — and how to avoid them.
✅ Arabic vs. Turkish Qanuns: how to decide what suits you best (even if you're starting from zero)
✅ The must-have shipping checklist — crucial for receiving your instrument intact and saving you the heartache of receiving a wrecked qanun.
✅ My personally vetted list of Qanun makers — trusted luthiers with a track record of craftsmanship and reliability for both beginners and advanced players.
✅ A bonus qanun toolkit: where to find the best strings, plectrums, and accessories — with exclusive discounts
No fluff. Just straight talk from someone who’s bought the wrong Qanuns so you don’t have to.
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.
I’ve spent the last 37+ years immersed in the world of Arabic music — performing, recording, and mentoring over 400 adult learners across five continents.
Whether you're just beginning or returning to your musical self, I created this guide to give you the clarity, structure, and peace of mind I wish I’d had when I started.
My mission is simple: to make the Qanun accessible — regardless of age, background, or musical experience.
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
Choose a Qanun That Will Last a Lifetime
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