Workshop: The Breath of Nothingness | Ney Meşk

Part of the exhibition: Hiç: In Pursuit of Nothingness

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (UK time)
Duration: 3 hours with a short break
Fee: £30 (for external participants)
💡 For students already enrolled in the Ney Course, participation in this workshop is free of charge.
Class Size: Minimum 5 – Maximum 15 students
Instructor: Murat Ferhat Yegül
Location: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London
📍 10 Maple Street, W1T 5HA (Nearest tube stations: Warren Street & Goodge Street)

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Participants must be 16 years or older.

Bringing your own Ney is highly recommended.

If you play a different instrument and would like to join the Meşk session as part of the ensemble, you are also welcome to participate.

Open to guests, this special in-person Ney Meşk Session at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London invites participants to experience the traditional meşk style of musical learning — an immersive practice built on listening, repetition, and collective performance.

Led by Murat Ferhat Yegül, this three-hour session offers both beginners and experienced players a chance to explore the timeless sound of the Ney, one of the most symbolic instruments in Ottoman and Turkish Sufi music.

Through group exercises focused on breath, tone, and simple melodic phrasing, participants will connect with the Ney’s meditative depth — a sound long associated with the Sufi pursuit of hiçlik (nothingness).

Authentic reed (kane) Neys — not plastic ones — will be used throughout the workshop. Those who wish to purchase their own instrument will have the opportunity to buy a high-quality Ney starting from £20.

This meşk-style workshop also offers an excellent starting point for those interested in joining our online Ney course beginning in January 2026, as participants will have the unique opportunity to take their first session face-to-face before continuing their musical journey online.

For any questions about Neys , participants are welcome to contact the instructor, Murat Ferhat Yegül, directly via Instagram DM

Engage with Turkish musical heritage in a vibrant, communal, and contemplative setting — and let the breath of the Ney guide you into the spirit of hiçlik.

Hiç: In Pursuit of Nothingness explores the Sufi concept of “hiç” — meaning nothingness — through calligraphy, illumination, and ceramic art.
Curated by Nagihan Seymour, the exhibition offers a contemplative journey bridging traditional Turkish art and contemporary expression.

Rooted in the philosophy of transcending the self to achieve harmony with the whole, hiç invites visitors to reflect on mindfulness, ego, and existence in the modern world.
Alongside the display, visitors can join workshops, talks, and guided tours for a deeper engagement with the spirit of the exhibition.

🗓️ Exhibition Dates: 4–30 November 2025
📍 Venue: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London

• The workshop is primarily taught in English, but some terminology may be in Turkish. Your instructor will clarify any terms or concepts as needed during the class.
• For your safety and comfort, we recommend avoiding wearing loose clothing, especially items with large cuffs and neckties, during classes.
• While the Institute strives to maintain a safe learning environment, students are reminded that they are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings. The Institute assumes no liability for any loss or damage to personal items incurred during course activities.
• The Institute endeavors to maintain a conducive learning environment by ensuring that courses meet a minimum enrollment. If this requirement is not met by the end of the registration period, the Institute reserves the right to cancel the course/ workshop one day prior to its scheduled start. In such cases, any course fees paid by enrolled students will be promptly refunded in full. Refunds will be processed to the student’s designated bank account, unless the course was purchased online, in which case refunds will be issued via PayPal.
• Applicants can withdraw their application without incurring any charges up until the commencement date of the workshop. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after the day of the workshop.
• Photography and videos may be taken during classes for archival and promotional purposes. Your participation in the class implies consent for us to use these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please inform your instructor.
• Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding the class structure or content, please feel free to discuss them with your instructor, the administrative staff or the coordinator at

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