Our Teachers

Teachers’ Bios:

Nasser Abeidoh

Operations Manager and percussions & Oud teacher

Nasser Abeidoh began playing music at the age of six, being tutored at the hands of his late father Abdel Hamid, a noted Palestinian composer.

Even at the age of 12, Nasser and his twin brother Imad established their own band with their brother Omar, taking part in musical festivals, concerts and school functions across Palestine.

In 1980, the twin brothers had their first contact with the outside world. They traveled to Bulgaria where they studied as engineers for two years. But their passion for music took over and they both enrolled at the State Conservatoire, where they obtained their masters degree in 1988.

Nasser is a percussionist by training and profession, playing a vast array of tuned percussions, Arabic tabla and drums. He is also a noted Oud (lute) player and has been teaching the instrument for over 25 years in several capitals, including Jerusalem, Damascus and Ammam before moving to Dubai in 2003 to help create The Music Chamber.

“I mostly enjoy working with groups, where I can experiment with talents from various cultures in the vast art of improvisation,” Nasser says.” My real joy is when we come up with something that is rich and diverse and sees its results on the audience during the frequent concerts that we hold.”

Nasser’s dream is to create a group of percussionists that will play his composition at international music festivals. “I have a lot to offer in this area and I am working with a large group of talented percussionists to achieve that,” he adds.

Imad Abeidoh

Academic Supervisor, Conductor and Violin Teacher

Listening to my late father play the violin and teach his students was like eating and drinking since my early childhood. I would sometimes hide behind the door or under the coffee table just to watch.

My father noticed that and started to coach me on his own violin, which was just too big for me. Quarter size or even half size violins were unheard off in Jerusalem at the time. But we both persisted and I practised daily, but the real beautiful sounds only started to come out after I became 11.

My twin brother Nasser was studying Oud at the time and together we set up our first band at the age of 12, with our elder brother, Omar, as our vocalist. We traveled across Palestine, taking part in musical festivals, concerts and school functions.

In 1980, we had our first contact with the outside world when we travelled to Beirut, where we obtained scholarships to study engineering in Bulgaria. But our passion for music took over and we both enrolled at the State Conservatoire, where we obtained their masters degree in 1988.

I have been teaching violin for more than 20 years in Syria and Amman before moving to Dubai in 2004 to help create the Music Chamber with my two brothers Rawhi and Nasser.

But my real pride and joy is the orchestra, which is now nearly 30-member strong. My brothers and I feel that we are reviving the legacy of our late father, who was a noted Palestinian music.

Violin is a very difficult instrument and a big challenge, especially for adults. Therefore, I naturally prefer to work with talented children to keep infusing the orchestra with fresh blood on a regular basis.

I spend most of my time teaching and preparing material for my students who are getting better by the day.

In my spare time, I love watching movies, swimming and browsing the internet.

Alexander Akinitov

Guitar Teacher

Since I was 11 years old, it has been my dream to become a professional guitar player. Although my family members do not play any instruments, we all have the “ear” for good music. I have always been passionate about playing the guitar. I knew that in order to fulfill my dream, I had to pursue my advanced studies at the conservatory.

After encouragement from my sister, I decided to move to Dubai to pursue my dream. I can honestly say that it was the best decision I have ever made. I am extremely proud of my students. In fact, two of them composed a piece that we played together with some members of The Music Chamber Orchestra at that last concert on June 13th, 2008. I always get a sense of fulfillment when I work at The Music Chamber and work with such talented people.

Antonya Stoyanova

Piano Teacher

My love for music inspired me to pursue teaching as a profession. A graduate of the Musical Academy in Bulgaria, I majored in Piano. I am extremely interested in Russian romantic music. My favorite artist is Rachmaninov.

I love to explore and learn more about the culture in Dubai. As a teacher, I also enjoy learning from my students. Their eclectic backgrounds have introduced me to a diverse array of customs and traditions. My hobbies include swimming, sun bathing, jogging and Kung Fu.

Delyan Manoylov

Percussions Teacher

My family influenced my decision to become a musician. Many of my family members are musician. My passion for music started when I was five years old. I completed my music degree with an emphasis in percussions from the Music Academy of Bulgaria. Before working here in the Music Chamber, I was part of a band and joined some major competitions. Aside from playing percussions, I can also play piano and keyboard. My types of music are funk, pop, rock, R & B and soul.

During my days-off, I just love to relax and go to a variety of beach resorts in Dubai. I also love to cook my favorite foods like steak and kebapcheta. Aside from playing music, I’m also interested in cars, designing and electronics.

Kremena Bizheva

Flute & Piano Teacher

Mozart’s music inspired me into the world of music. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in music from the Music Academy in Bulgaria. I’m very open-minded when it comes to music; I like all types of music.

Aside from music, I am interested in fashion design. I spend my spare time going to the beach and swimming.

Petko Genkov

Guitar Teacher

As a professional guitar player, I’ve been to different places. I love performing but I never wanted to join any band. I consider classic guitar to be my expertise.

All the members of my family are into music and I started my interest in music when I was 4 years old. Aside from playing classic guitar, I can also play violin. I love classic music.

I can consider myself settling here in Dubai. I enjoy living and working here. For several years of experience as a professional guitar player, for me teaching is a fulfilling career. Everyday I look forward to teaching. I really enjoy teaching younger students because I’m able to mold them to become great guitar players someday. During my day-off, I go fishing with my friends.

Georgi Fichev

Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano Teacher

Ever since I won the first prize at a competition for young performers in Bulgaria at the age of 12, I knew that clarinet will be my ticket to the outside world.

I pursued my studies on this fascinating instrument, graduating first from the high music school in 1992, and then became a certified music teacher when I obtained my degree from the Academy of Music and Fine Arts in my home town Plovdiv.

These achievements allowed me to join the Opera House and the Philharmonic Association in Pleven Bulgaria. But they encouraged me to work for my masters’ which I obtained in 1998.

My love for travel and interaction with fellow musicians from various backgrounds took me to several cities in Europe to perform and learn other languages and skills.

But the strong passion for teaching has led me to come to Dubai and join the Music Chamber in early 2007. I am now a member of the orchestra and I’m training my students to join too. I also teach the saxophone and piano and love to work with young talents.