About me

Qanun Player and Instructor. Born in Syria in 1986 and graduated from the College of Music Education in Homs. Currently based in Cairo, Egypt, where specialize in professional performance and teaching of the Qanun. Throughout the career, I have participated in numerous artistic projects, concerts, and  music and cultural TV programs.

Practical experiences

In Egypt

  • Qanun Teacher at The House of the Arabic Oud (Naseer Shamma) – Cairo (2014–2015).
  • Founder & Leader of Damasco Band for Spiritual Music and Cultural Heritage (2017).
  • Founder & Leader of Wasl Ensemble for Sufi Music and Chanting (2018).
  • Professional performer in concerts and musical events across Egypt.

In Syria

  • Qanun Instructor – College of Music Education, Al-Baath University (2011).
  • Musician – Heritage Ensemble of Masyaf (2006–2013).
  • Musician – Arabic Music Ensemble, Al-Baath University (2007–2011).
  • Performer – Artists Syndicate, Homs Branch (2007–2011).
  • Musician – Sufi Ensemble for Sufi and Church Music (2007–2011).

CONCERTS & COLLABORATION

Throughout my musical career, I have had the honor of performing
with a wide range of distinguished Arab artists and participating
in major concerts across the region.
  • With artist Wadee Morad – 2024
  • With artist Sobhi Tawfik – 2022
  • With artist George Wassouf – 2022
  • With artist Badr Ramy – 2022
  • With artist Shadi Jamil – 2021
  • With artist Walid Tawfik – 2019
  • With artist Mohamed Khairy – 2018
  • With artist Hamam Charity – 2017
  • With the singer Latifa Al-Tunisia – 2016
  • With artist Hani Shaker – 2016
  • With artist Linda Bitar – 2012–2013
  • With artist Nancy Zaabalawi – 2012

MEDIA & TV APPEARANCES

Throughout my musical career, I have had the privilege of appearing on
various television channels and radio programs, sharing my performances and
musical insights with a wide audience.
  • Axis Channel – 2020
  • TEN Channel – 2019
  • Al Ghad Channel – 2019
  • HITS Radio – 2018
  • ON TV – 2017
  • Nile Cultural Channel – 2016
  • Rotana Egypt Channel – 2014
  • BBC Radio – 2014
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EDUCATION & CERTEFICATES

  • Bachelor of Music Education, Al-Baath University, Syria – Very Good
  • Egyptian Universities Equivalency Certificate – Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities, for a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education.
  • Master's Student in Arabic Music (Qanun Performance) – Faculty of Specific Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Certificate of Participation – Seventh Arab Contemporary Art Conference and Festival, Jordan
  • Certificate of Training – Art of Acting, Singing, and Instrumental Performance, with distinction, Sonbol City, under the guidance of artist Mohamed Sobhi.