Alexandria · Weddings, nights and oud lessons

The night
is young.

I sing old tarab and wedding songs on the oud, at katb el-ketab ceremonies, henna nights and small gatherings. I also teach oud to beginners, at home or online.

Book your nightHear a sample

Thursdays and Fridays book up a month ahead.

Selim playing the oud and singing at a seaside wedding at night, with guests clapping behind him

The full tape

One side for weddings and nights out, one for anyone who wants to pick up the oud and learn. Prices start from what’s listed; the rest depends on the venue and the guest count.

Weddings and nights

  1. 1

    Katb el-ketab

    One hour · oud and voice    from EGP [price]
  2. 2

    Henna night

    Two hours · the old henna songs    from EGP [price]
  3. 3

    A full wedding with the band

    Four hours · tabla, violin and keyboard    from EGP [price]
  4. 4

    A night at home

    Your pace, your songs    Depends on guests
Stereo · 60 minutesAlexandria and every governorate

Oud lessons

  1. 1

    Oud from zero

    Eight lessons · I lend you an oud to start    EGP [price]
  2. 2

    Maqams for beginners

    Six lessons · Rast, Bayati and Saba    EGP [price]
  3. 3

    A song you pick

    One lesson · written out for you    EGP [price]
  4. 4

    Online lesson

    One hour · on Zoom    EGP [price]
Stereo · 60 minutesIn Smouha or at your place
Close-up of hands playing an oud with a plectrum, beside its carved rosette
About Selim

I grew up on the oud
in my grandfather’s house.

That was in Bahary, old Alexandria. I first held an oud at [age], and studied at [place]. I’ve sung at weddings for [number] years, and I teach anyone who wants to start from zero. The first lesson is always a song you love.

Listen before you book

The next Thursdays and Fridays

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  • Fri17Booked
  • Thu23Free
  • Fri24Booked
  • Thu30Free
  • Fri31Last spot

Tell me the date,
I’ll tell you if I’m free.

Message me on WhatsApp

WhatsApp: +20 100 123 4567
Based in Alexandria, happy to travel anywhere in Egypt.