About Us
MELONEA is a platform dedicated to music lovers who wish to explore and learn to play unique instruments from various cultures around the world. Whether you are drawn to the captivating rhythms of the darbuka, the timeless melodies of the oud, the refined harmonies of the qanoun, or the poetry of the ney, MELONEA opens the doors to a unique musical universe.
We offer you a sonic adventure where tradition and modernity meet to reinvent musical learning.
Discover courses designed to spark your curiosity and develop your mastery, whatever your level.
What We Offer
Unique Instruments: Discover a world of new sounds with instruments such as Arab percussion instruments (darbuka, riqq, deff, bendir, etc.), and soon the Oud, Qanoun, Ney, Kora, Djembe, and many more.
Dedicated Instructors: Our instructors are seasoned musicians, steeped in knowledge and experience. They will guide you through the intricacies of each instrument and share their passion for music.
Cultural Exploration: Dive into the richness of Arabic, African, Latin musical traditions, and much more. Learn music while discovering the stories and cultures that surround them.
Structured Teaching Approach: Unlike other online courses, we offer a carefully designed teaching approach. Each course is carefully designed to ensure optimal progression, suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced musicians.
Why is MELONEA Unique?
Cultural Authenticity: Our commitment to cultural authenticity guarantees an immersive musical experience, transporting you directly to the heart of each tradition.
Professionalism: We carefully select our teachers, ensuring they are not only talented, but also dedicated to sharing their knowledge in a professional and attentive manner.
Passionate Community: Join a community of music enthusiasts from around the world. Share your love of music, exchange experiences, and connect with like-minded people.
A word from the creator
My name is Jamal-Eddine BENYAHYA. I was born in Oujda (Morocco) in 1984 and currently live in Toulouse (France), where I work as an engineer and project manager in the industrial sector.
My passion for music was a revelation that began in elementary school, thanks to a teacher who played the Oud. An instrument that has never left me.
Self-taught for several years, I only began taking structured lessons to better master the Oud in 2007, when I became interested in another fundamental pillar: Rhythm. This ongoing quest allowed me to work with Mr. Ali Alaoui, a percussion master from the Arab world, through whom I acquired in-depth knowledge of rhythm, far beyond technique.
The idea to create the Melonea website emerged from several observations:
- If you want to learn unusual instruments in France, it’s difficult to find expert teachers.
- The abundant content online often lacks structure, progression, and appropriate teaching methods.
- In rhythm, it’s often the performance that takes precedence over the essential foundations.
On the other hand, the enthusiasm of participants of various nationalities at an online tourism forum where I led a presentation focused on oriental instruments gave me the impetus to take action and go further.
With Melonea, I want to offer a committed, methodological, and accessible space for learning music in a different way, a way that brings pleasure and encourages respect for traditions.