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Abu Dhabi

Oud & Arabic Singing Lessons for Abu Dhabi Students

Live in Abu Dhabi? Learn oud or Arabic singing with Wael Salah through live one-to-one online lessons from home, or travel to Dubai for in-person lessons at Al Safa.

Wael Salah playing the oud in his studio

Two ways to learn from Abu Dhabi

Lessons are not held in person in Abu Dhabi itself; students there learn online or come to Dubai.

Oud lessons

Posture, plectrum technique, the left hand on a fretless neck, tuning, Arabic maqamat and classic pieces, for beginners and returning players. See learn oud online and learn oud from scratch.

Arabic singing lessons

Breathing, voice placement, maqam-based intonation, ornaments and tarab repertoire. See online Arabic singing lessons.

Prices

A single 40-minute lesson is AED 300 and the 8-lesson course is AED 2,000. You start with a paid trial lesson (not free).

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FAQ

Do you teach in person in Abu Dhabi?

Not in Abu Dhabi itself. Students in Abu Dhabi learn online, or travel to Dubai for in-person lessons mostly at Al Safa Art & Design Library.

Are online lessons as effective?

For most students yes, with a camera showing both hands and decent sound. The teacher corrects you live.

Is the trial lesson free?

No. The trial lesson is paid (AED 300).

How much are lessons?

A single 40-minute lesson is AED 300; the 8-lesson course is AED 2,000.