Learn to Play the Armenian Duduk
Online, One-to-One, From Your Home

with Raffi Chilingirian

What is Learn Duduk Online?

Learn Duduk Online is the PLATFORM to learn all essential techniques on the duduk.

Why? Because you get step-by-step classes from an experienced duduk master for ABSOLUTELY EVERY TECHNIQUE that beginners (and even many intermediates) struggle with. So you can get a great foundation on the duduk to play your favorite Armenian melodies with more ease!

That's right!

You get ALL guided, step-by-step classes (on Zoom) that will take you all the way from your first time holding the duduk to learning your first traditional songs.

FREE sheet music, lessons, breathing exercises, and traditional songs to help you make structured progress!

Best of all, this can help you focus better on practicing. Instead of wasting time on random YouTube videos, you'll spend your practice sessions mastering all the most important basic skills that you need to know.

Even if You’ve Never Played an Instrument Before… You Can Learn the Duduk!

✅ No music background required — I’ll teach you by ear
✅ Already play another instrument? Adapt your skills to the duduk
✅ Live, personalized lessons (not pre-recorded videos)
✅ Learn at your own pace, with a teacher who cares

Why the Duduk?

The Armenian duduk is one of the world’s most soulful instruments, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.

Its sound has touched millions in films like Gladiator and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Now, you can bring that sound into your own life.

What You'll Master with Raffi

in Learn Duduk Online

Every technique, every song, every cultural nuance - all designed to give you a complete foundation in this beautiful Armenian instrument.

Complete Breathing Techniques

Master the unique circular breathing technique essential for authentic duduk sound and long, flowing melodies.

Traditional Song

Library

Learn 15+ classic Armenian songs with detailed instruction and cultural context for each piece.

Embouchure Development

Perfect your mouth positioning and reed control for that haunting, emotional duduk tone.

Professional Sheet Music

Access to beautifully arranged sheet music in both Western notation and traditional Armenian style.

Video Demonstrations

Live video lessons showing proper finger positioning, breathing, and expression techniques.

Cultural Context

Understanding the rich history and emotional depth behind this ancient Armenian soulful instrument.

Plus These Amazing Guides:

Plus 1:

Reed maintenance method and selection guide

Plus 2:

Practice tracking sheets and progress charts

Plus 3:

Open communication policy for all your questions

Meet Your Duduk Teacher

Raffi Chilingirian (Beirut, Lebanon)

I’ve been playing the duduk for 10+ years, performing on stages in Lebanon, Cyprus, Switzerland, and the USA. Since 2020, I’ve been teaching students online from around the world, from curious beginners to professional musicians. My mission is to keep this ancient instrument thrive and help you discover its beauty and master it.

What My Students Are Saying

Join my students who have discovered the joy of playing the duduk

"Hello Raffi, yes we would like to continue the lessons. Thank you for making learning Duduk easy and enjoyable for my son."

Maria (student's mother)

California, USA

"Very helpful teacher. I can tell he has so much knowledge in the instrument and I am so glad I could find a true Armenian instructor."

Emilia

UTA, USA

"Great teacher. Very helpful and flexible"

Jake

Georgia, USA

"Thanks Raffi! Thanks also for being such a great teacher and warm person! I think I feel good after our lessons and much happier!"

Lexy

Minnesota, USA

Join the Pool of Students

No more waiting. Grab this chance and join the students coming from all walks of life, age and country (USA, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Lebanon)

Learn all the fundamentals

of playing the duduk

Children, teenagers, and adults

can apply

From your own home and country

Who Is This Class For?

Armenian Diaspora

Reconnect with your Armenian heritage through the soulful duduk. Learn one-to-one online and keep cultural traditions alive, wherever you are in the world and any age.

Duduk Enthusiasts

Love the duduk’s sound?

Turn admiration into skill. Step-by-step live lessons make this ancient instrument accessible with no prior musical knowledge required.

Sound Healers

Enrich your sound healing practice with the duduk’s meditative tones. Personalized lessons help you integrate this soulful sound into meditation, therapy, and spiritual work.

Choose Your Path After the Free Lesson

If you enjoyed your intro lesson and want to continue, here are the lesson bundles available:

5 CLASSES

250$

10 LESSONS

480$

15 LESSONS

690$

Each lesson is 45 minutes, live on Zoom. Flexible scheduling to fit your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need any prior musical knowledge to start learning the duduk?

Not at all. Many of my students are complete beginners who don’t read music. I guide you step-by-step, often by ear, so you can start playing right away.

2. What if I don’t have a duduk yet?

No worries, in our first free session, I’ll explain the basics and guide you on how to choose the right duduk for your needs and budget.

3. How are lessons structured?

Each one-to-one class is 45 minutes over Zoom. We’ll cover breathing, finger placement, traditional melodies, and gradually move to improvisation or pieces you’re interested in.

4. Who can learn the duduk?

Anyone with passion! My students include Armenian diaspora reconnecting with heritage, world music lovers, and even sound healers integrating the duduk into their practice.

5. How do I pay for lessons?

Payments are simple and international. You can pay securely through Wise, Remitly, or Bank Transfer, whichever is most convenient for you.

Don’t Just Listen to the Duduk.
Play the Duduk.

Learn to Play the Duduk

Achieve your dream today!

Learn to Play the Armenian DudukOnline, One-to-One, From Your Home