How My Music Lesson at Hofstra Ended Up on Turkish News...

From social media connections to the Turkish evening news, this is the story of an extraordinary musical journey! This video documents how my friendship with the incredibly talented oud player, Alper Karaağaçlı, blossomed and led to an unexpected moment of international recognition. Alper, a virtuoso oud player with a deep passion for Turkish classical music, works as a security guard at the Port of Trabzon. Despite his demanding job, his dedication to the oud is unparalleled. We connected online, bonded over our shared love for music, and forged a friendship that transcended geographical boundaries. This video chronicles how that online friendship became a real-life collaboration, culminating in our performance together. But the story doesn't end there. When I shared Alper's breathtaking music with my music theory class at Hofstra University, it sparked an unexpected wave of attention. The impact of bringing his art to my students was so significant that it was featured on the evening news in Türkiye! #TurkishMusic #Oud #AlperKaraağaçlı #HofstraUniversity #MusicTheory #CulturalExchange #SocialMediaMusic #Trabzon #TurkishNews