JassimbinMater
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Best place to study fulltime oud + theory+ composition?
I was hoping some of the oud lovers on this forum could provide me some advice on where the best place to study full-time playing the oud at an
advanced level, Arabic music theory (possibly turkish) and music composition at the same time would be? Previously people have suggested to me Turkey,
Egypt, Kuwait, or Tunisia.
But I understand that in some of these cases (Tunisia for example) they are academies that only provide instruction in the evening and on weekends,
and don't include composition. I'm looking for someplace that will allow me to study these disciples for most of the day, every weekday.
I'd also prefer if it's an area with a good luthier so I can continue to learn crafting ouds as well.
Looking forward to your suggestions,
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mham
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Hello JassimbinMater,
This is a very interesting request, both for learning how to play an craft ouds.
I am no expert but I have heard of nasser shamma's school in Egypt (http://www.araboudhouse.com/)
Also there is Yurdal Tokcan in Istanbul who runs a oud and qanun festival (https://www.oudqanunfestival.com/), there might be some interesting info or contacts there.
Otherwise you always have the option of studying in a conservatory, there are some pretty much in every arabic/turkish/persian country.
As far as oud crafting is concerned, I am also interested in learning the basics, I am in France for the moment, so if anyone has some tips that would
be great !
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SamirCanada
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you have in Lebanon the university Saint Esprit of Kaslik where Charbel Rouhana is a professor.
http://www.usek.edu.lb/fmus/department-of-higher-and-specialized-mu...
What about studying at Berklee? Simon Shaheen is faculty member.
https://www.berklee.edu/
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samiroudmaker@gmail.com
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JassimbinMater
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Thank you both for the suggestions 
I think I'll check out a bit more on Berklee- I don't see the oud listed as a primary instrument but they do have a "professional music" section which
seemingly allows you to create your own major, so that could work.
I'm sure I'd benefit a lot technically from Shamma's Beit aloud, but I'm not sure what they offer regarding theory and composition, and some players
have told me that their methods can result in a bit to mechanical playing if your not careful. I wish I had registered in a conservatory years ago, as
they tend to have very long programs, with instruction one or two times a week, but I might see if there's a possibility to do something more
intensive too.
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