Ark Space was established in 1998 as a resource for the local community. It is an area for people of all genres in Ealing and the surrounding areas to perform their talents and express themselves.
Ark was founded by Yousif Naser and Dalal Al-Mufti.
Since the conception of Ark, dozens of cultural activities have taken place in the venue.
These vary between art exhibitions, musical performances, poetry readings, art workshops, lectures and discussions.

Taqasim Music School

Oud, darbouka and music theory courses

The Taqasim Music School offers a flexible education program that covers all areas which contribute to the growth of a musician, from music theory to instrumental practice.

We aim to provide education in all possible forms: individual and group classes, workshops, seminars, books, audio, video and the internet. However, given the advanced aspects of taqasim, we privilege face to face lessons, either individual or in small groups.

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Courses are organised in two main branches (theory and instruments) and divided into two or three levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced).
A free assessment session can be arranged to evaluate the student's experience and identify the appropriate course level.

Taqasim Music School can provide a very limited set of instruments and percussions for beginners: students are advised to purchase their own personal instrument (Oud or Darbouka).
Upon request, we can also recommend some music shops in London which sell quality instruments at reasonable prices.

Beginners classes consist of 10 lessons of 1 hour for small groups of up to 4 students.
The weekly calendar is agreed with the students at the beginning of the term.

Intermediate and advanced classes are individual and do not have a fixed program, as they are adapted to the student's skills and experience.

All the necessary materials (written notes, music sheets, audio samples) are provided for free in digital format or in paper at printing costs.

For more details, please visit Taqasim Music School website at http://www.taqasim.net/school

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