I am a skilled music composer and teacher with over a decade of experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I play various instruments like Lute, Oud, and Double bass and have a strong background in music theory. I've conducted orchestras, composed music for films and plays, and taught at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus. I have worked with many international music associations and held leadership positions such as the general director of music schools and the Damascus opera house. My passion extends to music therapy, in which I have also been formally trained and certified. I enjoy sharing my love for Arabic music and have performed concerts internationally.

Jwan Karjouli

I am a skilled music composer and teacher with over a decade of experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I play various instruments like Lute, Oud, and Double bass and have a strong background in music theory. I've conducted orchestras, composed music for films and plays, and taught at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus. I have worked with many international music associations and held leadership positions such as the general director of music schools and the Damascus opera house. My passion extends to music therapy, in which I have also been formally trained and certified. I enjoy sharing my love for Arabic music and have performed concerts internationally.

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I am a skilled music composer and teacher with over a decade of experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I play various instruments like Lute, Oud, and Double bass and have a strong background in music theory. I’ve conducted orchestras, composed music for films and plays, and taught at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus.

I have worked with many international music associations and held leadership positions such as the general director of music schools and the Damascus opera house. My passion extends to music therapy, in which I have also been formally trained and certified. I enjoy sharing my love for Arabic music and have performed concerts internationally.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-owner and Music Teacher at Awtar Online - Damascus
January 1, 2014 - Present
Co-owner and teacher at Awtar Online providing music education.
Master of Arabic Music Section at Higher Institute Of Music - Damascus
December 31, 2002 - July 22, 2025
Led and taught at the Arabic Music Section; involved in academic music education.
Assistant manager of music festivals of young musicians
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Managed and organized music festivals for young musicians.
General director of Music schools at Ministry of Culture - Damascus
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Oversaw music schools and their administrative functions across Damascus.
General director of Damascus opera house at Damascus opera house
April 30, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Managed the Opera House including operations and performances.
Music Teacher at Music Higher Institute - Damascus
January 1, 1997 - Present
Provided instruction in music, particularly lute and Arabic music history.

Education

Associate of Science at Higher Institute Of Music - Damascus
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Associate of Science at California International University (C.I.U.) - California, USA
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025

Qualifications

Music Therapy Course Certificate
October 31, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Doctor of Philosophy in Music
September 14, 2013 - September 14, 2013

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services