Hello! Welcome to ACEarts — home of Arabic music education, performance and composition.

Founder of ACEarts and the New York Arabic Orchestra, April Centrone, has dedicated her career to teaching and sharing Arabic music. She created a specialized music therapy program for youth and special groups, incorporating Arabic music training and healing practices, and has lectured at universities and cultural centers around the world. She also composes and is a producer of films.  Read April’s full bio here.

What is a retreat? It is a space to expand beyond your limits, discover the world, and form bonds that last a lifetime. Join our next retreat and discover your sacred sound.

Morocco Drum and Dance Retreat February 25-March 4, 2025

Discover the magic of Marrakesh. Stay in a beautiful, traditional riad, steps from the historical central souk. Drum and dance with the locals, enjoy the local cuisine, and sip mint tea on the balcony as the sun dips on the North African horizon.

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Your at-home learning toolkit.

Get the full suite of darbuka basics. All bundled at a great price. Coming soon.

  • Learn the darbuka from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, with my brand new course, Darbuka Mastery.

  • Enjoy over 30 pages of hi-def photos, hand positions and in-depth descriptions so you don't miss a beat. A perfect accompaniment to the video course to get the most of your lessons. Purchase here.

  • Practice the video course along with our custom play-along tracks to embody each rhythm and technique.

  • Learn some of the most popular classical Arabic songs with our sheet music pack, customized with percussion notation just for you.