Online Kirar Lessons

Learn Kirar for Orthodox servings

Learn online with Deacon Abel (Abelkirar). Build the skill and confidence to accompany mezmur and prepare to serve in church.

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Online Kirar Lessons

Training for each stage of your playing

Begin with the foundations, strengthen your playing, or prepare for greater responsibility and best performance in church. Tell Deacon Abel about your experience when you apply.

Level 1

Beginner

Build your foundation

Learn the foundations of playing Kirar and begin accompanying Orthodox memzurs.

Choose your lesson formatSmall Group · 3–4 students$50.00 / month · USD1-to-1 · Private tuition$70.00 / month · USD

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Level 2

Intermediate

Intermediate: All eight qignits

Learn every qignit, move between them, and play well enough to serve in your church.

Choose your lesson formatSmall Group · 3–4 students$50.00 / month · USD1-to-1 · Private tuition$85.00 / month · USD

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Level 3

Advanced

Advanced: Two kirars, live

Carry any service end to end — two kirars, your own sound, your own bridges.

Choose your lesson format1-to-1 · Private tuition$100.00 / month · USD

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Level 1

Beginner

Build your foundation

Learn the foundations of playing Kirar and begin accompanying Orthodox memzurs.

View course overview

Level 2

Intermediate

Intermediate: All eight qignits

Learn every qignit, move between them, and play well enough to serve in your church.

View course overview

Level 3

Advanced

Advanced: Two kirars, live

Carry any service end to end — two kirars, your own sound, your own bridges.

View course overview

Handmade Instruments

Choose an instrument made for your needs

Order a Kirar, Begena, or Masenqo in the shape, finish, and size that suits you. Shipping is available to the US, UK, and Europe.

Kirar

A traditional Ethiopian lyre, handcrafted for accompanying Orthodox chanting.

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Begena

The deep, meditative ten-string lyre used in Orthodox devotional practice.

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Masenqo

A compact, expressive single-string bowed instrument made for players who travel.

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Kirar

A traditional Ethiopian lyre, handcrafted for accompanying Orthodox chanting.

Shop Kirar

Begena

The deep, meditative ten-string lyre used in Orthodox devotional practice.

Shop Begena

Masenqo

A compact, expressive single-string bowed instrument made for players who travel.

Shop Masenqo

Why Abelkirar

Helping more Kirar players prepare to serve

Deacon Abel began learning Kirar through several sources mainly YouTube videos in 2012 of the Ethiopian calendar. Today, he teaches students online wherever they live.

The purpose is clear: help students master playing Kirar easily with care, accompany Orthodox mezmurs, and grow ready to serve in their church.

Meet Deacon Abel

Kirar lessons rooted in Orthodox service.

Not sure where to begin?

Tell Deacon Abel about your experience, the Kirar you have, and what you want to learn. He can help you choose the right next step.

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