“Dear Canberk,

I want to share an experience with you that I find very special and beautiful. 

After a writing session about grief, I felt the urge to play the duduk. I played Yeraz for half an hour and it felt deeply consoling.

It's a magical and mystical instrument. 
Thank you for teaching me.”

Sandra Sijbrandij - The Netherlands
Music lover - her first instrument

“This is a much-needed service. Duduk teachers in the US are not very plentiful, and my lessons with Canberk have taken me much further than I would ever have achieved studying locally.

I recently played the duduk at a concert in Virginia, and I was able to demonstrate sound, vibrato, note bending, and nuance thanks to what I learned from Canberk. The audience loved the sound of the duduk and said it really stood out for them.”

Christa Patton - USA
Early harp and wind specialist

"Canberk turned out to be one of the kindest and most patient people I know, and that same kindness shines through in his teaching. What I’m most grateful for is that he never let me be ruled by my own impatience. During the more difficult early stages, he guided me gently and steadily, always respecting the specific challenges of my learning path. The duduk holds secrets that only true masters can reveal."

Nóra Mátrai - The Netherlands
Music lover - her first instrument

“Canberk is an amazing player and a very professional and encouraging teacher. He truly sees his students as individuals and pays close attention to their specific progress. He is very precise and does not always go easy on you, which makes the learning process on the duduk extremely thorough.

I have now had 13 lessons and am starting to develop a solid foundation in my playing. I could never have reached this stage on my own. I am very grateful to have someone like Canberk as my teacher.”

Petteri Oksanen - Finland
Music lover - his second instrument

“The duduk is a deceptively simple instrument. Playing it well, however, is another matter. Over the course of several years, Canberk's patient and logical instruction has helped me make sense of the duduk's unique technique and sound production requirements. He has helped me develop my own style, based on the traditions of the instrument and its music. Without Canberk's guidance and inspiration, my duduk might well be resting in a closet.  Instead, it has become an integral part of my musical life.”

Thomas Aber - USA
Professional clarinetist

"I always wanted to play a wind instrument and the duduk sound appeared the most exciting for me. Canberk helped me to start my journey into the duduk world. In addition to studying repertoire and music theory, our classes are always filled with jokes and fun. I express my gratitude for the extremely pleasurable time learning with Canberk!"

Wladyslaw Krauchuk - Poland
Music lover - his first instrument

"When I started playing the duduk, I was fortunate to hear about Canberk’s music and learn that he also offered lessons. I even had the opportunity to meet him in person for private duduk lessons. He is not only a talented musician with a unique sound on the duduk, but he also has a fantastic attitude toward music in general. As a student, this made me feel that Canberk could both guide me toward a traditional playing style while also helping me explore new possibilities on the instrument. He explains things very clearly and he has helped me overcome several big obstacles in my duduk playing. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the lessons we have had so far, and I look forward to many more in the future. I will definitely continue to seek guidance from Canberk throughout my duduk journey." 

Oscar Callenberg - Sweden
Music lover