Meet Your Mentors
Discover the faculty at Tehran Pars Music Institute. Our educators are world-class musicians dedicated to nurturing your talent and guiding you toward excellence in your musical journey.
Maryam Ghaemi
classical guitar
first-rank graduate in both Classical Guitar Performance (BA) and Ethnomusicology (MA)
the founder of Tehran Pars Music Academy in both Tehran (2016) and Dubai (2022
Meet Our Exceptional Faculty
Discover the masters behind the music. Our instructors are world-class performers and dedicated educators committed to nurturing your unique talent. Browse our faculty to find the perfect mentor for your musical journey.
Sadaf Mina
Santour
Master’s degree from Bu-Ali Sina University and over 10 years of Santur performance experience.
Studied under Iranian masters including Majid Kiani and Ali Bahrami.
Specialist in teaching foundational and intermediate Santur techniques.
Milad KianMehr
Violin
BA in Western Classical Violin Performance from the University of Tehran.
Member of the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra and performer at the Dubai Opera.
15+ years of teaching; specialized in Suzuki, Trinity, and ABRSM methods.
Claudia Martinez
Saxophone & Flute
Professional flutist, saxophonist and dedicated music educator
Experienced in working with both children and adults, guiding students of all levels. Trained in classical music with versatility across jazz, pop, and Latin styles. Combines solid academic background with international performance experience to deliver engaging, personalized lessons that build technique, creativity, and confidence.
Haleh Soufastaei
Iranian Classical Vocalist
Specialist in Iranian classical Radif and traditional singing
Trained under legendary masters like Ali Asghar Shahzeidi and Shahriar Balouchstani. Professional vocal instructor and analyst of Iranian musical systems (Dastgah).
Nardine Réda
Classical Vocalist
Egyptian opera and musical theatre performer
Nardine Reda is a versatile Egyptian opera and musical theatre performer based in the UAE. Trained at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, she showcases a wide artistic range across classical opera, musical theatre, and Oriental Arabic music. With extensive experience performing at the Cairo Opera House and Alexandria Opera House, her repertoire spans from traditional works to contemporary crossover fusions. She is a seasoned performer for luxury corporate events and cultural festivals, including the Abu Dhabi Arabian Days Festival and Al Quoz Arts Festival.
Tanya Leon
Piano
Professional cellist and certified piano teacher from the Music Conservatory
Years of experience teaching piano for ABRSM and Trinity. Winner of the 2026 "Best Cellist" Impact Excellence Award in Dubai. Member of the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra; freelance live performer across Dubai and Qatar.
San’at Mahmudova
Physical Theatre & Dance
Extensive international career as a choreographer and lead dancer across the UK, Europe, and Asia.
BA (Hons) in Physical Theatre and Dance from Salford University. Former lead dancer for the National State Ensemble “Uzbekistan” with solo and group performances on the regional, national and international levels before audiences of over 4000 people, including performances before government officials, diplomatic corpus and business representatives of foreign countries in and outside the country.
Meysam Faraji
Tonbak
Accomplished tonbak player and instructor specializing in Tehrani and Eftetah styles.
Meysam Faraji is an accomplished tonbak player and instructor with a rich pedagogical lineage. Trained by masters such as Adel Tajik, Mohammad Esmaili, and Mahmoud Farahmand Bafi, he specializes in the technical styles of Tehrani and Eftetah. Based in Dubai since 2024, he teaches at the Tehranpars Music Institute and performs with their ensemble at venues like Wafi Mall. Also an editorial director, he has published key works on Nasser Farhangfar and Hossein Parnia. He has also served as an editorial director in publishing, overseeing the release of two volumes of Poet of the ToNbak—a poetry collection as well as a chronological account of the life of Nasser Farhangfar—and the score of Golpooneha by Hossein Parnia.
Valeria Carvajal
Cello
Professional cellist with a music degree from Universidad EAFIT
Valeria Carvajal is a passionate and versatile cellist with a music degree in cello from Universidad EAFIT, Colombia. Based in Dubai, she performs with the UAE Philharmonic, showcasing a wide artistic range. She has extensive experience in weddings, corporate events, and concerts, with a diverse repertoire spanning classical, jazz, Latin, and pop. She is also a dedicated music teacher, specializing in cello, music theory, rhythm, and sight-reading, guiding students to build strong foundations and expressive musical skills.
Shadi Porooshani
Tar & Setar
Accomplished tar and setar performer and educator with over two decades of experience
Shadi Porooshani is an accomplished tar and setar performer and educator with over two decades of dedication to Persian classical music. Trained under renowned masters such as Houshang Zarif, Amirhossein Reza (Tar), Behdad Babaei and Masoud Shaari (Setar), she has mastered the radif repertoire and classical compositions. Alongside her artistic journey, she actively teaches tar and setar, sharing her deep knowledge of Iranian musical traditions. She currently works as a music instructor at Tehranpars Music Institute, Dubai branch.
Sahar Emami
Daf
Bachelor of Music and authorized Daf instructor with 27 years of professional experience.
Founder of Wadia Music Group and JANAN Female Daf Ensemble; performed at Expo Dubai 2025. Trained over 700 students globally through workshops and structured rhythm curriculums.
Zahra Mahboubi
Orff
Certified Children’s Music instructor under the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Certified Children’s Music instructor under the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Award-winning theater actress and participant in international festivals like HighFest Armenia. Specialist in Orff methods, recorder performance, and rhythmic education for children since 2015.
Keyvan Davaryar
Kamancheh
Master of the Kamancheh, specializing in Iranian Classical Radif and improvisation.
Professional performer with the Afra Ensemble (UAE) and student of Master Saeed Farajpouri. Lead Kamancheh instructor at TehranPars Music Institute (Dubai branch).
Mohammed Omran
Drums & percussion
Bachelor’s degree from the Damascus Conservatory and Master’s candidate in Music Education.
Member of the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra; performed under global maestros like Gerardo Estrada. Expert instructor in all percussions and Body Percussion for over a decade.
Kiarash Amiri Rad
Handpan
Handpan artist and composer. Graduate of Fan Pardazan Higher Education.
A pioneer of the Handpan; featured at the Hang Drum Festival in France and Turkey. Over 30 years of performance and 12 years of specialized Handpan instruction.
Ahmad Hamidian
Piano & Composition
Master of Composition (University of Tehran) and Piano Performance. Winner of the "Best Score" award.
Master of Composition (University of Tehran) and Piano Performance. Winner of the "Best Score" award at the International Fajr Theater Festival. Over 15 years of teaching and managing music institutes.
Nazanin Vosooghi
Piano
Specialized Piano instructor with advanced training from the Pedal Music Academy.
Awarded 1st Rank in piano recitals at the Iran Music House (2017). 7+ years of teaching experience with a focus on student evaluation and adaptable lesson plans.
Amir Maleki
Electric Guitar
Music professional with a Master’s in Songwriting and a Bachelor’s in Sound Engineering.
Combining creative and technical skills across performance, production, and education. Former lead guitarist of a UK alt rock band, touring nationwide. Experienced in recording, artist development, and band management, overseeing artistic development, enhancing live performance, and securing booking opportunities. Experience also includes radio production and presenter training, alongside teaching electric guitar with a focus on technical foundation and musical expression.
Timofei Perekhrest
Violin & Viola
Bachelor’s degree from the Novosibirsk State Conservatory.
Bachelor’s degree from the Novosibirsk State Conservatory. Over 23 years of experience performing across 90+ cities internationally. Versatile artist skilled in multi-genre improvisation, sound engineering, and beatboxing.
Melika Yazdi
Classical Guitar
Holder of two master’s degrees and completed advanced music theory courses.
Top 1% national elite student and recipient of the Outstanding Entrepreneur and Manager award. Holder of two master’s degrees. Classical guitar player who has completed music theory courses up to the advanced level.
Farnoush Tadayyon
Oud
Bachelor of Art in Music from Tehran University of Art. Expert musician and honored teacher.
Bachelor of Art in Music from Tehran University of Art. Expert musician with over 17 years of international experience in Iranian and Eastern traditional music. Skilled in Oud and Piano, honored as Best Teacher at the Amir Jahed Festival.