About
Michel Jureidini Portrait
Michel Jureidini, a Lebanese guitarist from Beirut, was born in 1975.
At the age of 10 years, Jureidini started taking guitar lessons with Spanish teacher Emilio Conal. He later pursued his studies in music theory, harmony, and counterpoint with Dr. Nabil Jaafar. He also studies History of Music with Dr. Toufic Kerbaj. He continued his studies in conducting.
In 1992, he graduated specializing in classical and flamenco guitar music. He took a number of master classes with important flamenco guitarists.
In 1994, Jureidini started composing his own music. Four years later, he published his first book that consisted of both flamenco and classical guitar pieces. He composed many pieces for 2,3 and 4 guitars.
In 2000, he produced his second book that included lessons for advanced guitar students. The renowned guitarist, José María Gallardo del Rey, signed his second book. Jureidini, with a number of young guitarists, started a band for Latin music named Gipsy Passion. They were considered the first band to have played flamenco music in Lebanon. The band performed a number of concerts all over Lebanon. Their most important concerts were those held in the Riad El-Solh area (attended by 3,000 spectators), in the Kaslik area (attended by 2,000 spectators), and at the Verdun 730 center.
In 2003, he published his third book for guitar that included mainly flamenco pieces for advanced guitar students.
In 2004, he released his first album, El Mundo de Guitarra.
In 2007, he published his fourth book for guitar. It includes classical pieces for advanced students.
Currently, he is the head of the music department at Mouseitbeh Adventist Secondary School (MASS). He also organizes its musical events and festivals. He is also the head of the guitar section in Beirut School for Arts. He is a member of the Syndicate for Professional Musicians in Lebanon.
Since 2007, he conducted a number of oriental music nights and performed guitar nights in Unseco Palace, USJ and Assembly Hall, AUB and the proceeds were donated to humanitarian causes, Children Cancer Center of Lebanon and Brave Heart Fund.
Professional career
April 22, 2012
Jureidini conducted an oriental night at Assembly Hall, American University of Beirut care of MASS> Proceeds were donated to Children Cancer Center of Lebanon. http://www.cccl.org.lb/news_events/2012-7.htm
May 8, 2011
Guitar Night IV- Jureidini played the guitar along with his students- USJ
2010
Lebanese radio– In Subheih, Jureidini books were discussed
2009
Guitar Night II- Jureidini played the guitar along with his students-Beit Tabib
June 16, 2009
Jureidini conducted this oriental music event under the patronage of the Minister of Culture at Unseco Palace care of Lions and MASS donated for humanitarian works.
March 23, 2009
Jureidini conducted this oriental music event under the patronage of the Minister of Culture at Unseco Palace care of Lions and MASS donated for humanitarian works.
August 3, 2008
Alwan Musiqia (الوان موسيقية) –Jureidini conducted this musical event care of MASS at the Assembly Hall, American University of Beirut and its proceeds were donated to Childrens Cancer Center of Lebanon.
September 2007
Unesco Concert — Despite the harsh political situation in Lebanon, Jureidini insisted on performing a concert (sponsored by the Lions Club) whose proceeds we
November 7, 2006
Interview in Al-Liwaa newspaper—“We need create a culture of music in Lebanon”.
February 20, 2005
Flamenco Night — Jureidini and his band performed a concert entitled Flamenco Night at Sagesse University.
July 23, 2004
Almustaqbal newspaper– article about El Mundo De Guitarra–http://www.almustaqbal.com/storiesv4.aspx?storyid=76984
March 4, 2004
Release of Third Book — Jureidini released his third book of flamenco guitar pieces.
2003
THe Arabic Cultural Club
May 9, 2002
Concert at American University of Beirut (AUB), Assembly Hall — “Jureidini turns Assembly Hall into a gipsy tent” (OUTLOOK, Tuesday, May 14, 2002). Take a look at the article published in Outlook, AUB’s magazine.
2001
The Arabic Cultural Club
January 24, 2012
Guitar Night V- Jureidini played the guitar along with his students- Assembly Hall, American University of Beirut
May 10, 2010
Jureidini conducted this oriental night Karm Loulou (كرم اللولو) care of MASS under the patronage of the Minister of Culture at Unesco Palace. Proceeds were donated to Children Cancer Center of Lebanon.
November 24, 2009
Jureidini conducted this oriental night Kilmen wa Naghmeh (كلمة ونغمة) for the occasion of Independence day under the patronage of the Minister of Culture at Unesco Palace care of MASS and Lions. Proceeds were donated for humanitarian works.
May 11, 2009
Flaming Notes at the Assembly Hall, American University of Beirut and proceeds were donated to Brave Heart Fund.
2008
Guitar Night I- Jureidini played the guitar along with his students- MASS
December 18, 2007
Christmas at MASS — Jureidini conducted a musical event performed by the students of MASS in celebration of Christmas.
June 6, 2007
Interview in Anwar- the youngest maestro in Lebanon
2006
Lions Club Concert — In celebration of the Lions Club anniversary, Jureidini performed a few guitar pieces.
October 2004
El Mundo De Guitarra Album Release — Jureidini released his first Album, El Mundo de Guitarra, which contained several pieces like: Tarantas, Miguel, Maria, Fandango de Huelva, etc.
2004
La Sagesse University
December 31, 2002
New Year’s Eve at Sheraton Hotel — Jureidini and his band Pasión Gitana performed on New Year’s Eve at the Coral Beach Sheraton Hotel.
2001
Lebanese American University (LAU)
2000
Martyr’s square celebrating the Music festival