Passionate and experienced award-winning contemporary composer with numerous compositions and arrangements for a major various range of instrument combinations from solo to complete orchestra and electro-acoustic, performed and published worldwide.
A skilled piano player, adept at teaching music. Expert in electronic music, digital composition, and recording processes including sound engineering and post-production. Bringing forth a self- motivated attitude and a lifelong love and commitment to music.
EXPERIENCE
Instructor of record, Lecturer (Composition) - Kamal-Ol-Molk University, Nowshahr - 2020—2022
Conductor - Chang orchestra, Abadan - 2018—2019
Music teacher, lecturer - Novan Music School, Nowshahr - 2018—Present
Presented piano Masterclasses - at Chang Music School, Abadan - 2017—2019
Music teacher, lecturer, and conductor of children and youth orchestras - Risheh Dar Khak School of Music, Tehran - 2016—-Present
Teacher, conductor, lecturer, and artistic director - University of Tehran, Kish international campus - 2015—-2017
Music Teacher, lecturer, and artistic director - Sarv music academy, Tehran - 2014—2019
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) representative in Iran - (ISRC registrant) - UK - 2014—Present
Music private teacher - International (Face to Face and Online) - 2013—Present
Owner/manager/sound engineer/music producer - Marcato Studio (A private recording studio), Tehran - 2004—Present
Owner - Mutha EntertainmentTM (Record label), Tehran - 2004—Present
EDUCATION
University of Tehran - Kish international campus - Master of Music Composition, Kish - 2014–-2018
Islamic Azad University - Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Savadkooh - 2007–-2013
High School - Diploma in Mathematical Sciences, Tehran - 2007
Online courses:
- Berklee College of Music - Songwriting and developing your musicianship — 2015
MASTERCLASSES BY INTERNATIONAL FIGURES
Opus Modus (an Advanced Composition Application) - Presented by Stephane Boussuge — Marcato Studio, Tehran - 2019
Composing for Trombone - Presented by Jesper Rosenkilde — Tehran - 2019
Composing for Human Voice (Choir, A cappella) - presented by Lia Roques and Anne-Celine Herbreteau — Tehran - 2018
Composing for Piano and Piano performance - presented by Thomas Taquet Fabre — Tehran - 2018
Composing for Oboe - Presented by Bayram Bayramogullari — Tehran - 2017
Composing for Violin - Presented by Darragh Morgen — Tehran - 2017
Composing for Saxophone - Presented by Mario Ciaccio — Tehran - 2017
Contemporary Composition - presented by Mogens Christiensen — Tehran - 2017
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Valedictorian - University of Tehran - Kish international campus — 2018
Selected as the composer for composing music for the annual students’ achievements exhibit event — 2016
Ranked 16 in the university entrance exam of Iran — 2014
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Performance of “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Maiori music festival - Maiori, Italy — 2019
Selected participant of Incubating 002 Music Festival - “Irregularity” composed for orchestra, tape, and electronics - Seoul, South Korea — 2018
Performance of “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Maiori music festival - Maiori, Italy — 2017
Performance of “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Sicily, Italy — 2017
Performance of, and analytic masterclass based on “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Havana art university (ISA Universidad de la Artes) - Havana, Cuba — 2017
Performance of “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Persian Gulf hall - Abadan — 2017
Performance of “Viaggio” composed for sax and electronics - Risheh dar Khak School of Music concert hall - Tehran — 2017
Winner of the composition competition of the Iran Music House for an A cappella composition for choir, based on Khayyam’s quatrains - Tehran, Iran — 2015
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Invited by Danish ambassador in Iran for conducting the presentation of the “Red Room” Opera by Amir Mahyar Tafreshipour -
Danish Residence in Iran - Tehran — 2021
Recording of “Siphonophore”, a composition for Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano - by Danish ensemble Athelas - Marcato Studio - Tehran — 2019
Invited by Danish ambassador in Iran for attending Athelas quartet performance - Danish residence - Tehran — 2019
Invited by Danish ambassador in Iran for attending Athelas ensemble performance - Danish residence - Tehran — 2019
Mentioned and printed photo as a successful music teacher by the Danish newsletter “Muzik | Svendborg” - Denmark — 2019
Digital notation of the book “Hamani” for Piano, composed by Fuzie Majd - Tehran — 2019
Host and piano Performance - Belgium ambassador’s house - accompanied by Cavantine Ensemble - Tehran — 2018
Host, performer, artistic director - concerts performed by various artists including Mario Ciaccio, Cavantine ensemble, etc. - Iran 2017–2019
Piano performer and host - Sarv seasonal festivals - Sarv music academy, Tehran - 2015—2019
Arrangements:
Of composition by Amir Mahyar Tafreshipour named “a night in Shiraz” for Bridget Muzik - Germany — 2022
Of composition by Amir Mahyar Tafreshipour named “a night in Shiraz” for Qantara Trio - Germany — 2022
Of compositions by Alexander Rahbari based on Shakespeare’s sonnets — 2021
Of Jeg ved en Laerkerede for orchestra - Carl Nielsen - Svendborg musikskole - Denmark — 2018
SKILLS
Composition, Arrangement, sound engineering, playing piano.
Teaching music to children using technology, creative music games (verified by Apple as an Apple Teacher).
Communication and management.
Conducting youth orchestra.
Motivating musicians and students to pursue their dreams.
Event host and directing.
Digital video and movie editing.
Visual arts, logo, and poster designing
PREFERENCE
Listening to music, Composing music, Music production, Painting, Volunteering jobs, Mentorship, Environmental conservation activities, Animal care, Cycling, and Playing basketball.