over 40 years experience building, repairing and restoring ouds, the lute of the middle east. Specialist in restoring antique ouds. Author of the only book of instruction on how to build an oud, and an ebook with 249 repair topics and solutions. Recognized authority on the history oof the Nahhat family of oud makers, a dynasty of 4 generations of 8 master oud builders. Performing musician playing oud, santur and buzuk in Arabic and Persian music. Electric oud performance includes reggae and latino rock, classic rock and modern fusion middle eastern music.