It is teaching children like Ahmed that keeps Shamma believing in his work . The guitar - like instrument is used widely in Middle Eastern music . Only a handful of traditional oud makers still exist in Iran . Performer and composer Naseer Shamma runs oud music workshops in several countries .
The guitar - like instrument is used widely in Middle Eastern music . Only a handful of traditional oud makers still exist in Iran . Performer and composer Naseer Shamma runs oud music workshops in several countries .