Breathing and your first sound
Learn how to position your lips, hands and instrument, and work towards a steady tone.
ԴՈՒԴՈՒԿMoscow and online
Duduk
school
Teaching since 2014. Start from scratch, at your own pace, with a teacher to guide you.
Start from scratch
You don’t need experience — just the desire to learn
Never read music or held a duduk? We will work through breathing, hand position and your first sounds — step by step, at your pace.
At your first lesson, meet the duduk, try producing a sound and choose your next steps with the teacher.
A welcoming place to start
Everything for your first step
No musical background needed
Start from scratch. Learn notation, breathing and posture as you go.
An instrument is provided
Use a school duduk for in-person lessons. There is no need to buy one before you try it.
Try a lesson first
Meet the instrument in a trial lesson, then decide how you would like to continue.
Your teacher
Armen Hovhannisyan
A professional duduk player and teacher at our school. Explore your own sound, from your first breath to playing in an ensemble.
- Music education at the Khachatur Abovyan Pedagogical Institute in Yerevan.
- Teaching experience in a music school and in private lessons.
- Leads a student ensemble, helping players listen and make music together.
Inside the classroom
Live sound and real connection
Watch a video from our school: hear the duduk and see how students discover the instrument. Get a feel for the atmosphere before your first visit.
Programme
What you'll learn
Reed and instrument care
Learn to prepare and adjust your reed and take care of your duduk.
Notes and melodies
Explore fingering, scales and your first melodies.
Expressive playing
Add smooth transitions, articulation and vibrato as you become comfortable with the basics.
Formats
Choose your lesson format
A group in Moscow
Learn with a teacher and fellow students. Practise listening to each other and progress towards ensemble playing.
One-to-one in Moscow
Work on your own goals with a teacher, at a pace that suits you.
One-to-one online
Video-call lessons with feedback from your teacher. You will need your own duduk for remote lessons.
Schedule & prices
Lesson prices
The times below are for groups in Moscow. We arrange one-to-one and online lesson times when you book.
Tuesday · 19:00 — 20:00Friday · 19:00 — 20:00
Group lessons
Trial lesson
1 000 ₽
1 visit
Season pass
4 000 ₽
1 month · once a week
Season pass
8 000 ₽
1 month · twice a week
One-to-one lessons
One-to-one
3 000 ₽
1 lesson · 1 hour
Season pass
14 000 ₽
5 lessons · 1 hour
Season pass
27 000 ₽
10 lessons · 1 hour
A gift for someone close
Give the gift of duduk lessons
Give someone close to you in-person lessons in Moscow or online lessons from anywhere in the world. Choose the number of lessons — we will get in touch to discuss the price and personalise the certificate.
Inside the school · 12 November workshop
How lessons work
First attempts, guidance from the teacher, questions and smiles. Moments from our workshop.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late for me to start?
Age doesn't matter — we teach both adults and children. It's never too late to start.
I don't read music
That's not a problem: we teach music notation from scratch during the lessons.
How can I fit lessons around work?
Group lessons follow the listed schedule. If those times do not work for you, we can discuss one-to-one or online lesson times.
I don't have a duduk
We provide an instrument for in-person lessons. You will need your own duduk for online lessons and practice at home; we can help you choose one.
What if I don't like it?
A trial group lesson costs RUB 1,000. Meet the instrument and teacher, then decide whether to continue. A one-to-one lesson costs RUB 3,000.
When will I be able to play a melody?
We start with breathing and a steady tone, then move on to notes and melodies. Progress depends on your background, regular lessons and practice at home.
School address
Meet us in Moscow
Moscow, 4 Banny Lane, building 2, V. Ya. Vulf Cultural Center (Griboyedov Library No. 1)
Please call before your first visit to arrange a lesson and get directions.
Dudukist school
4 Banny Lane, building 2
Open in Yandex MapsYour first step
Shall we meet at a lesson?
Let’s discuss your experience, a format and a time that suits you. We provide an instrument for in-person lessons; choosing your own can come later.
Still exploring?
A free online duduk guide
Leave your name and phone number to see the Dudukist video lesson link as soon as your request is sent. Explore breathing, hand position and first sounds at your own pace. Lessons are in Russian.
Your own instrument
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