Oussema Dammak

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About

I’m Oussema Dammak, a Master’s-qualified Oud specialist and music educator. Graduate of the Higher Institute of Music of Tunis (ISM Tunis) with an MA in Music & Musicology (Performance – Oud), awarded High Distinction (June 2025). I have 7+ years’ teaching experience at conservatorys, a cultural center, and a private school. I teach oud and solfeggio reading (pitch & rhythm), ear training, melodic/rhythmic dictation, music theory, and piano initiation (Levels 1–2). I perform and teach across styles, from traditional Arabic repertoire and maqam to beginner-friendly pieces designed for fast wins.

Awards & Recognition (profile section)

  • 2nd Prize — International Festival of Oud (Tunisia, 2022)

  • Best Musical Work — ISM Tunis PAQ-DGSE (Ennejma Ezzahra), 2023

  • 2nd Prize — University Student Performance Competition, 2021

  • Best Solo Performance — Regional Institutes Meeting, 2018

 

Languages: Arabic (native), English (professional), French (fluent).

Teaching Style

Joyful, structured, and practical. We play first, analyse second so you hear and feel progress from day one. I set 2–3 clear targets each week and pair them with short PDFs, slow demo videos, and simple backing tracks. Lessons blend technique (rīsha, tone, intonation) with literacy—solfeggio reading (pitch & rhythm) and musical dictation (melodic & rhythmic)—so you can read, hear, and perform confidently.

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Curriculum

  • Step-by-step scaffolding: tiny, achievable goals that build momentum.

  • Inclusive & supportive: I differentiate parts so every learner (including EAL/SEN) can succeed.

  • Assessment for learning: quick check-ins, mini rubrics, and periodic performance clips to measure progress.

  • Repertoire + maqam: Ajam/Nahawand first, then Hijaz and beyond; idiomatic ornaments and phrasing.

  • For advanced players: articulation, tone colors, modulation, taqsim frameworks, and recording-ready takes.

  • Practice culture: 10–20 min/day for beginners (25–40 min for advancing); optional 60-sec practice journal.

Typical lesson flow: warm-up & review → new concept → guided practice → short reading/dictation task → apply in a piece/taqsim → 3 take-home targets.

Credentials & Affiliations

Credentials

  • MA in Music & Musicology (Performance – Oud) — Higher Institute of Music of Tunis (ISM Tunis), High Distinction (June 2025)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music & Musicology — Higher Institute of Music of Tunis (ISM Tunis)

  • Awards: 2nd Prize — International Festival of Oud (Tunisia, 2022); Best Musical Work — ISM Tunis PAQ-DGSE (Ennejma Ezzahra, 2023); 2nd Prize — University Student Performance Competition (2021); Best Solo Performance — Regional Institutes Meeting (2018)

  • Languages: Arabic (native), French (fluent), English (professional)

Affiliations / Experience

  • CODA Conservatory, La Marsa — Oud & Music Theory Teacher (2023–present)

  • International Cultural Center, Manzah V — Oud Teacher (2020–present)

  • ESPOIRS Private School (Ariana) — Music Teacher (AY 2024–2025)

  • Performance residencies & events: Korbous Bay Hotel; Mövenpick Gammarth (Ramadan shows); community concerts