I am a highly experienced and passionate special-needs music teacher with 15 years of experience designing and implementing individualized music programs for students with a wide range of needs. I excel in adaptive teaching strategies and empowering students to learn, grow, and thrive creatively, using a broad palette of instruments including piano, lute, recorder, mandolin, and guitar. I am also a classically trained performer and composer—piano and lute artist who has produced and arranged music for singers and bands, and I collaborate with universities and local communities on concerts, recordings, and theatre productions. I love building respectful, loving learning environments and partnerships with parents to support student success.

Mohab Attalah

I am a highly experienced and passionate special-needs music teacher with 15 years of experience designing and implementing individualized music programs for students with a wide range of needs. I excel in adaptive teaching strategies and empowering students to learn, grow, and thrive creatively, using a broad palette of instruments including piano, lute, recorder, mandolin, and guitar. I am also a classically trained performer and composer—piano and lute artist who has produced and arranged music for singers and bands, and I collaborate with universities and local communities on concerts, recordings, and theatre productions. I love building respectful, loving learning environments and partnerships with parents to support student success.

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I am a highly experienced and passionate special-needs music teacher with 15 years of experience designing and implementing individualized music programs for students with a wide range of needs. I excel in adaptive teaching strategies and empowering students to learn, grow, and thrive creatively, using a broad palette of instruments including piano, lute, recorder, mandolin, and guitar.

I am also a classically trained performer and composer—piano and lute artist who has produced and arranged music for singers and bands, and I collaborate with universities and local communities on concerts, recordings, and theatre productions. I love building respectful, loving learning environments and partnerships with parents to support student success.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Special Needs Music Instructor & Sound Engineer at Intellectual Rehabilitation School of Education
September 1, 2011 - November 21, 2025
Special Needs music instruction and sound engineering, designing adaptive lessons, and supporting performances.
Music Teacher at Franciscan Private School
October 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Taught piano, lute, accordion, mandolin and guitar; prepared lesson plans and assessments; fostered an inclusive learning environment.
Piano & Lute Instructor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2007 - November 21, 2025
Taught different styles of piano and keyboard playing with emphasis on classical and Arabic music; prepared lessons and organized lute seminars.
Founder and Manager at N.E.C. Music School Kuwait City, Kuwait
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Created teaching curricula, recruited teachers and a finance manager; coordinated bookings with the Common Council; oversaw lessons and student progress.
Founder and Manager at N.E.C. Music School Kuwait City, Kuwait
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Resumed school operations and expanded program offerings; organized concerts and student showcases.
Music Instructor & Sound Engineer at Faculty of Specific Education, Asyut University, Egypt
March 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Provided basic lessons on playing instruments and voice training. Worked with university bands and provided instruction on playing different types of instruments. Maintained inventory and condition of musical instruments. Coached students on techniques of playing Lute, Mandolin, Piano, guitar, and accordion and how to gain control over pitch. Collected resources from different music genres and built a library for easy reference. Performed as a keyboardist at all university concerts. Coached and mentored students.
Music Teacher at Francescan Private School, Asyut, Egypt
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Taught students Piano, Lute, Accordion, Mandolin and Guitar. Established exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support. Created a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
Founder and Manager at N.E.C. Music School
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Established and managed a Kuwait City music school delivering instrumental lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities; planned curricula, recruited staff, organized student concerts, and built partnerships with parents and students to support success.
Founder and Manager at N.E.C. Music School
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Re-established and managed the music school in Kuwait City; taught piano and lute; supervised lessons and exams; coordinated schedules and student progress; engaged with local communities for bookings and events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music studies at Faculty of Specific Education, Asyut University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Online Professional Diploma in Sound Engineering at Shaw Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Piano Curriculum for Khaligi Music Ministry of Education at Ministry of Education, Kuwait
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Teaching Special Needs Education at Ministry of Education, Kuwait
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities at Unicaf University
October 7, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities II at Unicaf University
January 18, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Bachelor's degree in music studies at FACULTY OF SPECIFIC EDUCATION, Asyut University, Egypt
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Online Professional Diploma in Sound Engineering at Shaw Academy / Austin Peay University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Piano curriculum for khaligi music at Ministry of Education, Kuwait
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Qualifying and preparing a special needs teacher course at Ministry of Education, Kuwait
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Teaching students with learning disabilities II at Unicaf University
October 7, 2020 - March 12, 2026
Teaching students with learning disabilities II at Unicaf University
January 18, 2022 - March 12, 2026
Introduction to the music business at Berkeley Online Learning
May 5, 2024 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor's degree in music studies at Faculty of Specific Education, Asyut University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Online Professional Diploma in sound engineering at Shaw Academy
January 1, 2021 - March 12, 2026
Piano curriculum for Khaligi music at Ministry of Education, Kuwait
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Teaching students with learning disabilities I at UNICAF University
October 7, 2020 - March 12, 2026
Teaching students with learning disabilities II at UNICAF University
January 18, 2022 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Piano Curriculum for Khaligi Music Ministry of Education, Kuwait
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Teaching Special Needs Education certificate
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
October 7, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities II
January 18, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Piano curriculum for khaligi music
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Qualifying and preparing a special needs teacher course
December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Teaching students with learning disabilities II
October 7, 2020 - March 12, 2026
Teaching students with learning disabilities II
January 18, 2022 - March 12, 2026
Introduction to the music business
May 5, 2024 - March 12, 2026
Piano curriculum for Khaligi music
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Teaching students with learning disabilities I
October 7, 2020 - March 12, 2026
Teaching students with learning disabilities II
January 18, 2022 - March 12, 2026
Online Professional Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 1, 2021 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other