Inspiring courses on the world’s ancient musical heritage
An online educational institution specialising in the study and practice of the ancient music heritage. We offer structured education for learning to play ancient-inspired musical instruments such as lyre, ancient kithara, epigonion, frame-drums, pandura, etc.
let's find your level
An easy & effective way to learn
ancient-inspired musical instruments with courses tailored to your level
No music experience
You’ve been playing less than two years
Want someone to guide you step-by-step
You know the basics
You’ve been playing more than two years
Want to link things together
Your path to perfection
You are already confident with your instrument and willing to become a pro performer.
You’ve been playing more than four years
Want to become a complete musician
Master your instrument
Learn through meaningful insights
Want to be inspired
In-depth understanding of how top players came to be who they are.
Study with Lyreacademy
Improve your lyre-playing
with smile-inducing lessons on everything you need to know about:
What Standalone courses can I choose from?
Beginners
Down to the Basics
All you need to know to start having fun with your lyre. Learn to play three ancient tunes & a Metallica song!
Suggested Time: 8 weeks
Beginners
Two-handed Playing
Adding the left hand makes a world of difference! Learn arpeggios, basic harmonics, and three great songs.
Suggested Time: 8 weeks
Beginners
Rhythm and Lyre
For Plato, music needs rhythm to find its way to the secret places of the soul. Add rhythm to your playing and learn three more songs!
Suggested Time: 8 weeks
Intermediate
Music Theory on a Lyre
Learn music theory (in a smile-inducing way) as the ancient Greeks used to: on a lyre! Learn how to read sheet music, rhythm, rests, etc. and unlock your lyre-learning potential!
Intermediate
Play Chords on a Lyre
It’s time to gain an amazing skill that will make you a well-rounded lyre player. Master your chords playing by learning great songs such as “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Amelie”, etc.
Intermediate
Muting Technique on a Lyre
According to historians, muting was the most common way of playing the lyre in ancient Greece. Learn a new skill while playing Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons”, "The Epitaph of Seikilos", etc.
Intermediate
Ancient Modes on a Lyre
This is your chance to make your lyre playing sound more… ancient! Learn all seven ancient modes (Dorios, Phrygios, etc.) plus nine ancient-inspired melodies!
Advanced
Master
6 Ancient Melodies
Step by step instruction on how to play the most impressive ancient melodies that survive until today in just one course, by combining advanced lyre playing techniques.
Advanced
Master
8 Modern Melodies
Impress your audience by mastering several playing techniques. Learn to play songs by Metallica, Kansas, Céline Dion, Louis Armstrong, and more!
Advanced
Advanced Lyre Playing
Lyre 303 (6 Lessons)
Master advanced techniques such as harmonics, eighth & sixteenth notes, arpeggios, fast-tempo, and polyphonic playing while learning well-known melodies such as “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” by W. A. Mozart, and “The Last of the Mohicans”!
Suggested Time: 7 weeks
Beginners
Ancient Kithara: A Kick-Start
Kithara 101k (9 Lessons)
Learn to play one of the most impressive ancient musical instruments. Learn various playing techniques along with ancient rhythms and two ancient melodies!
Suggested Time: 9 weeks
Intermediate
Ancient Kithara: Next Level
Advance your kithara playing by further improving your movable crossbar technique, chord playing, and arpeggios. Learn how to play five more ancient Greek melodies!
Suggested Time: 7 weeks
Study with Lyreacademy
Music learning as it should be
True learning must be fun and effective. Period.
Fun & productive videos
Step-by-step and smile-inducing tutorials with fast-loading HD videos and crystal clear sound.
Watch from any device
Online video lessons on your computer, tablet, or smartphone! Full access no matter the device.
Re-watch the lessons
Watch the videos you want again and again anytime you want in order to practice on your lyre!
Sheet music that makes sense
Tired of trying to figure out how to play a song by reading sheet music for piano or guitar? What you get is sheet music written exclusively for your instrument!
Progress at your own pace
Study each course whenever you want in order to fit it into your daily schedule and lifestyle!
Certifications upon request
Study alongside our highly-experienced and certified instructors and get your certification after completing your studies.
We cannot teach people anything;
we can only help them discover it within themselves.
- Galileo Galilei -
