. Musician, Santur Performer

I started learning the Santur, at the age of 12, and later entered Tehran Music High School. In 2012, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Iranian Music Performance at Tehran University. During my studies, I trained with several Masters of the Santur: Said Sabet, Mina Oftadeh, Siamak Aghaei, Ardavan Kamkar, Majid Kiani, and Daryush Talaei. After immigrating to Canada, I received my Master’s Degree in Music Technology at the University of Toronto in 2018.

I performed at various music festivals and received First Prize in the 2006 Fajr Music Festival for Ensembles (Iran), the 2007 Festival of Music Conservatories (Iran), the 2007 Fajr Music Festival (Iran), the 2015 Colour of Music Festival (Vancouver) ,the 2019 YGK emerging musician competition (Kingston), and the 2020 Kingston Film Festival Local Music Video Showcase Jury Prize (Kingston).

I also collaborated with various ensembles at multiple concerts in Iran, Turkey, China, and Canada, leading to the following six album recordings: “Gar Chehre Benmayad” by Mohammadreza Fayaz, “Khayam and Minimal” by Pooria Shivafard, “Rishe Dar Khak” by Masih Tahvildari, “Bird Dance” by Farnaz Ohadi; as well as solo albums: “12 Pishdaramad and Reng” by Hossein Alizadeh, and “33 Pieces for the Santur” arranged by Mina Oftade, “Flow” by Sadaf Amini.

Currently, I am expanding my repertoire from traditional Iranian music to a more personal style that expresses my inner feelings.

 

 

. Master Degree in Music Technology

During my Master’s Degree at the University of Toronto, I acquired extensive knowledge and experience in acoustics, recording techniques and equipment, audio production and processing, audio quality enhancement, production of music and audio for screen and animation. I studied at Desert Fish Studios under the supervision of Jeff Wolper and other professionals in the field; recording, editing, mixing and mastering a variety of music genres, gaining expertise in 5.1 mixing, surround mixing in ProTools, live and multi-track recording.

I am currently employed at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Along with my music I am expanding my expertise in music production, recording, editing, mixing and mastering.