Online Course

Master the Balaban

Complete Video Course with Alp Akmaz — 40 lessons, beginner to advanced

What You'll Learn

From Your First Note to the Concert Stage

  • Step-by-step path from complete beginner to advanced
  • Circular breathing mastery techniques
  • Traditional Azerbaijani repertoire & makam scales
  • Ornamentation, reed clamp and tone control
  • Concert preparation and improvisation
  • Recording techniques for traditional instruments
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Alp Akmaz teaching the Balaban

Curriculum

4 Modules · 40 Lessons

01

Lessons 1–10

Foundations

Introduction, instrument anatomy, reed preparation, breathing basics, first notes, simple scales and melodies.

02

Lessons 11–20

Technique Development

Circular breathing, advanced fingering, ornamentation, tone control, reed clamp and articulation.

03

Lessons 21–30

Traditional Repertoire

Makam system, Azerbaijani folk melodies, Mugham, Ashiq music and regional styles.

04

Lessons 31–40

Advanced Performance

Concert preparation, improvisation, contemporary applications, recording and building your career.

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