Wellcome to my Oud school!

My name is Marina. I was born in Bosnia, Sarajevo, and I am situated in the Holy Land. I play and teach Oud for more that 15 years. I am accomplished musician and graduate of Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Classical Arabic Music Department. You have probably came across my book on the net, published by:


Mel Bay: "The Basics of Oud".


In my beginers course, you will learn traditional technique of Oud playing, sheet music reading, and, the most important, you will be able to play some famous songs on Oud, like:


  • Ala Dalauna
  • Wen A Ramalla
  • Ishrin Am
  • Duku el Mazaher
  • Foq el Nahal
  • Bint el Shalabia
  • Nasim aleyna al hawa
  • Ya bint Maraya
  • Tilat ya mahla nura
  • Talla al Badru Alayna
  • Greek song
  • Russian song
  • Hebrew song










"I always wanted to play the Oud. Marina showed me the very clear way to achieve my goal"

David Cohen, age 54






Marina's Oud School
"Thanks to oud, I discovered not just a beautiful form of art, but I also have met friends, my soulmates in music."

Emine Kucuk, Bursa

Oud is such a deep instrument. It's sound touches my soul.
"Oud is like a meditation for me! I really enjoy it."

Merrill McDonald, age 32


"When I hear the sound of Oud, my soul weeps and smiles at the same time."

Mohamed Abu Ayoub, Rahat

"I discovered a world music at the music festival in Richmond, and wanted to play an oud in a band. I play piano from an early age, so I wanted to mix my knowledge of classical music with an Oud playing. I studied the Oud with Marina for two years, and yes, I have a band now!"

Josh, age 23