Our Story

Global Duduk Academy did not begin as an idea for an online school. It began with people.

The story began years earlier, when Canberk Ulaş started sharing free educational videos on YouTube with one simple goal: to make the duduk more accessible to people around the world. As these videos reached an international audience, more and more people began learning the instrument, joining private lessons, and staying connected beyond the classroom. What started as individual lessons gradually grew into a global community of duduk enthusiasts from different countries, cultures, and musical backgrounds.

Although every member had a unique story, they often faced the same challenges. Reliable information was difficult to find, learning materials were scattered, experienced teachers were not always accessible, and many learners felt isolated in their musical journey.

These experiences revealed something important. Learning the duduk requires more than occasional lessons or a collection of online videos. It requires continuous exposure to the instrument, a clear and structured learning path, personal guidance, and a community that makes the journey both motivating and meaningful. Global Duduk Academy was created to bring all of these elements together in one place.

Today, members from around the world continue to learn, support one another, and share the same journey through an Academy built on years of teaching experience and a genuine passion for the future of the duduk.

Opening

On September 6, 2026, Global Duduk Academy marked its beginning with an opening event at STPLN in Malmö. The day brought together musicians, students, friends and people encountering the duduk for the first time. It included a presentation of the Academy, a live performance by Canberk Ulaş and Kieron Concannon, duduk trial workshops, and the opportunity to explore the new platform.

The following day, the online Academy opened its doors to members around the world. Within its first 48 hours, it reached the membership goal planned for its initial stage. Members began introducing themselves, sharing their experiences and taking their first steps through the curriculum.

The opening connected the two communities at the heart of the Academy: a local community gathered around the duduk in Malmö and an international community learning together across countries and cultures.

A new chapter in duduk education began on September 6, 2026.