The Maqām Education program is dedicated to teaching and learning maqam music. In maqam traditions, from the chains of transmission of the Maghrebi Andalusian nuba to the meşk system of Ottoman art music, masters have passed on their practice to students from “heart to heart” (sineh be-sineh), as expressed in Persian art music. In these systems, masters not only pass down musical knowledge, but also manners, etiquette, and the intricacies of the craft itself. Students are then able to develop their musical art through intensive listening, careful observation, and dedicated practice.

The Maqām Education program runs in-person apprenticeship lessons with master musicians based in New York and produces educational videos reaching curious students beyond the city’s borders. Stay tuned for more details about the Maqām Education program.