Tanburi Cemil Bey: The Soul of an Era Reflected in Music

There are many esteemed artists whose names are written in gold in the history of Turkish music. Yet, there are a few rare individuals whose impact goes beyond their compositions—they leave a lasting legacy through their philosophy, performance techniques, and unique approach to music. At the very top of this list stands Tanburi Cemil Bey. […]

Turkish Makam Music Education and Its Transfer to Future

In this second article, I would like to share with you my experience and views on Turkish makam music education and its transmission to future generations. First of all, I must state that at the time of writing this article, although it seems that there is still a standard for Turkish music education, unfortunately, it […]

Overview of the Makam music

Hello, I am Baha YETKİN, oud player, composer and trainer. As an artist and trainer who has been actively involved in the music scene since 2000, I wanted to contribute to those who are interested in music and those who want to make a career in music by writing down the knowledge and impressions I […]