Oud classes (taster sessions)

If you’ve ever wanted to try learning the Oud , now’s your chance !
Join us on July 19th and 20th for special taster sessions with the renowned Egyptian oud player and composer, Tarek Elazhary.

These sessions are the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the instrument before we launch a complete oud course. You can choose between a private or group session, and don’t worry if you don’t own an oud – instruments will be provided!

Here are the available session times and pricing:

2-hour Beginners group sessions (maximum 5 people): £35 + booking fees
1-hour private sessions: £40 + booking fees

Session Schedule:

Running on Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th, 2025

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Beginners Group Session (Max 5)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Private Session
3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Beginners Group Session (Max 5)
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Private Session
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Private Session

on Sunday 20th only

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Private Session

Students with valid student ID can enjoy 15% off using promo code : STUDENTOUD15 . Please bring your student ID to the session.

The classes will be held at

Rhinocorn Studio, Unit B, 20 Munro Court, Mercers Row, Cambridge, CB5 8HY

On site parking is available and is wheelchair friendly.

If you have any questions or preferences for timing please email us on info@cambridgetakht.com

This is brought to you in collaboration with Makani Cambridge

About the Instructor:

Tarek Elazhary is an Egyptian professional oud player and composer, whose music weaves the ancient sounds of Arabic music with a modern spirit. His artistry explores the space where tradition meets experimentation, creating emotive, universal soundscapes. Tarek has graced stages at festivals like Womad, OneBeat, Tarantella Power, Shambala and MiddleBeast. In 2016, he founded Dokkan, an innovative musical project that blends Egyptian and Arabic musical heritage with contemporary instrumentation. His recent collaboration with British Musician Tamsin Elliott resulted in “So Far We Have Come”, a critically acclaimed album exploring the connections between Egyptian and English folk traditions. A graduate of the Arabic Oud House, where he studied under the legendary Nasser Shamma, Tarek has taught oud at institutions like the Arabic Oud House, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School, and the German University in Cairo. passing on his expertise through years of teaching.