An Introduction to the Art of Singing (Maqamaat)
The Art of Singing Maqamaat
Date: Saturday 17th May 2025
Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm (BST)
Where: Online Via Zoom
Cost: £70pp (5 Weeks)
Join us for a five-session online course exploring the beauty and the soulfulness of classical Arabic singing. The course will cover fundamentals of vocal technique, Maqamaat, and rhythms, focusing on two qasidas in Maqam Nahawand and the three rhythms that accompany them.
- Master two qasidas and their expressive nuances.
- Learn about Maqam Nahawand - theory, practice, and emotional depth.
- Explore the three rhythms essential to these songs.
- Refine pronunciation and vocal control
Dates: 17th, 24th May and 7th,14th, 21st June
Time: 8pm-10pm (BST)
Place: Online on Zoom
A space to connect, sing, and deepen your understanding of Arabic music. Spots are limited - reserve yours now.
This is a Ladies only course open to 16+
Meet Your Teacher
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Ghizlane Gzili
Ghizlane is a classical Arabic singer specialising in Muwashshahat and Sufi poetry. She acquired her knowledge in this ancient and rich vocal art, along with the study of maqamat (modes) and iqa'at (rhythms), under the guidance of her mentor and teacher, Ustadh Khaled Alhafez from Syria, among other experts. Ghizlane has performed at cultural events in Canada, Peru, and her current home, Morocco. She believes her calling is to share the beauty of voice through soulful maqamat and classical Arabic poetry, expressing this passion through both performance and teaching. Ghizlane offers singing lessons in English to women from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, aiming to make this art form accessible to all, regardless of musical experience or proficiency in the Arabic language.