abboud went on to study music under richard najm. in 2006 she became a multi-instrumentalist skilled in the oud, organ and guitar. abboud appeared on tv for the first time on the hit show "studio el-fan" as a 2001–02 competitor. her first album, "fi shouq" (: "on longing") was released in late 2007. in an interview with egyptian media about her good favor to music, abboud has stated, "music is my life!"