Greek traditional music, rebetiko, smyrneika (music of Asia Minor), ethno-jazz world music. Oud, bouzouki, laouto, lyra, kemane, mandocello. Music is the art of the soul.
Lessons
Sharing the Tradition
Spyros is passionate about keeping traditions alive for the coming generations and has taught for 20 years, “passing the tradition” of Greek traditional music as well as Eastern Makam system to hundreds of students. He has apprentices all over the world. He teaches more than 18 instruments, including the Greek, Iraqi, and Syrian Oud; Cappadocian, Cretan, Politiki, and Pontian Lyra; Cretan mandolin and laouto; Cumbus; Electric Balagma; Saz; Greek Baglama, Bouzouki, tzoura, and mainland Laouto; Lavta (Constantinopolitan Lute); Mandola, Mandolin, Mandocello; Romanian Cobza; Saz; Viola de gamba fretless; and many more in his Montgomery County, Maryland studio. He teaches singing and canto. He restores and modifies traditional and old instruments and has a particular passion for modifying new instruments to customize them to the needs of each player.
Mediterranean Notes Music School is the only Greek traditional music school of its kind in the DC Metropolitan region and the broader area and uniquely focuses on preserving traditions for future generations. Contact us to discuss your needs and the many possibilities.
Who:
Lessons for all ages and all levels. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Classes
What:
Greek music lessons – Learn the various Greek music rhythms and genres
Singing lessons, canto, add singing to your Greek music repertoire
Instrument Lessons
For beginners or to advance the skills on an instrument
Bouzouki lessons & lessons on 18+ more instruments, including lyra, Cretan Lyra, oud, Cappadocian Lyra (kemane), baglama, laouto, laouto-guitar, and many more
Music theory
Master Classes
Where & How:
Skype and in-person lessons are available. Spyro teaches students around the globe.
“Your 2025 Maryland Heritage Award honors your founding of the Mediterranean Notes Music School, where you teach singing and playing more than 20 instruments. As the only school of its kind in the Greater Washington area, your work to expose this music to new students and audiences – in person or virtually – is so important to the arts in Maryland….You have my best wishes for continued success.”
-Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland
Contact
To learn more about taking lessons or for questions about instruments and luthier services, contact: mediterraneannotesmusicschool@gmail.com or fill out this form:
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Spyros Koliavasilis Music 