Consistency is key for progress. You need to practice regularly and in a very disciplined manner. Start with warm-up and technical exercises before jumping to the fun part of playing a piece or a song. Ideally, if time permits, practice a minimum of 1 to 2 hours per day. A minimum practice of 15min every day is important if you don’t have time for longer practice sessions. Practice every day and don’t wait too long between practice days. Better practice 15min every day, then dedicate one or two days per week for longer practice sessions. Also, always use a metronome, especially if you’re a beginner. I cannot stress enough how important a metronome is. Just use it.
FAQ Category: Oud lessons
FAQ about Oud and Oud lessons
I want to give Oud lessons for my child who’s 6 years old.
We strongly suggest you start off with Piano in order to give your child the necessary musical background before learning an instrument like the Oud.
What is easier to learn: Oud, guitar or piano?
Oud in general is more difficult in the beginning than these two instruments and this is due to the fact that it’s a completely melodic and has no predefined sets or keys like the piano keys or the frets on the guitar. However, that does NOT make the Oud the more difficult instrument to play in the long term. Developing techniques and skills on the Oud should get easier as the time go by, as long as the student follows an academic method and doesn’t develop bad habits that don’t get corrected by a teacher.
Will I be able to learn an instrument like the Oud simply by watching YouTube videos
No, unless you’re already a musician and especially if you already play a plucked string instrument. In that case only, you may be able to learn the very basics of the instrument. However, learning an instrument requires discipline, commitment, and a very well defined and structured method, not just by watching random videos at random difficulty levels.
Are you accepting new students?
Yes, I always have places for new students. Lessons are given individually.
I would like to try one class before committing to more.
You may purchase one lesson at a time until you decide to commit. After that, we suggest purchasing a package of several Oud lessons.