Taqasim School

School Courses

Courses, September – December 2026 term

Ten weeks of teaching from 23 September to 6 December 2026, taught in person in London. Wednesday to Sunday timetable across darbuka and oud, from Beginner to Advanced, plus Arabic Music Theory.

Places are limited. Beginner groups fill first — we open enrolment on the open day and close it when classes are full.

Term dates

Term
23 September – 6 December 2026
10 weeks. One-week half-term break.
Open day
Saturday 13 September 2026, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
In person.
Class size
8 – 12 students

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Course fees include all teaching materials. The Mukhtar Method books are sold separately. Concessions available for students and OAPs — please ask.

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Getting started

How to enrol

Three steps from interest to first lesson. We reply by email to every enquiry, usually within two working days.

A Taqasim classroom in session.
01

Come to the open day, or send us a note

The open day on Saturday 13 September, 12:00 – 4:00 pm, is the easiest way to meet the teachers, try an oud and ask questions. If you cannot attend, send a short email and we will call or write back.

Email the school
02

Agree the right level

If you have played before, we will arrange a fifteen-minute conversation by phone or video to place you at the right level. Beginners go straight to Beginner.

03

Book and pay for the term

We send a booking link for the course you have chosen, with the term fee due before the first lesson. Concessions apply on request.

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Enquiries

Questions before you enrol?

Send a short note. We will write back from the school directly with whichever course suits, or call if you would like to talk it through.