Greek Music & Beyond
Greek Music Lessons, Books & Outreach
I’m Carmelo Siciliano — author, educator, and Greek music specialist based in Sicily. For over thirty years, I have studied, performed, and taught the musical traditions of Greece: rebetiko, folk song, modal theory, and traditional instruments.
My work rests on a single conviction: Greek music is not merely a genre — it is a living tradition, shaped by the history, geography, and identity of its people. Playing it well — or truly understanding it — requires knowing where it comes from. That is what I share.
Whether you are here to learn an instrument, explore my books, or organise an event dedicated to Greece and its music — you have come to the right place. I teach bouzouki, oud, laouto, baglamas, tzouras, guitar, mandolin, lavta, and tabouras online — live, one-to-one, from anywhere in the world.
4 ways to explore Greek music online
Online lessons, books, cultural talks, and live performances — wherever you are
Online lessons
Online lessons in Greek folk music and rebetiko — from instruments and modal theory to rhythm and repertoire.
Books
Folk songs and tunes, rebetiko, and modal theory. Written for musicians, researchers, and serious listeners.
Talks, events, workshops
Illustrated talks and workshops on Greek folk music and rebetiko — for universities, cultural institutions, and schools.
Live performances
Live Greek folk music and rebetiko — concerts, duo sets, and ensemble projects in Italy and abroad.
My books on Greek music
Modal theory, rebetiko, and Greek folk songs. Written for musicians, scholars, and passionate listeners.
30+ Years inside Greek music
My journey with Greek music began in 1993. Since then, I have studied with master musicians in Greece, spent a decade living between Sicily and Athens, performed in over fifteen countries, and published six books on rebetiko and the Greek musical tradition. Today I teach Greek instruments online, write on rebetiko and Greek traditional music, and give talks for universities and cultural institutions — always with the same goal: to share this music as it deserves to be shared.
