Amin Rezakhani
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Virtouso Santur -Iranian traditional instrument- player with 15 years of experience
composer
The bandleader of Rahaa music ensemble
The bandleader of fine art school music ensemble
Music theory instructor in karaj music conservatory
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Santur Player And Composer
Freelace
Karaj & Tehran, IR
06.2016 - Current
- 1st place and selected by jury for Solo performance in 37th and 38th national student music competitions
- Acceptance and participation in the final and competitive part of the 5th and the 6th Khorram award festival
- Performed in halls of Tehran and Karaj.
- Released my composition on musicals platforms. (Spotify, Apple Music and etc.)
- Read music and memorized parts for shows.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
Band Leader
Rahaa Music Ensemble
Tehran, IR
09.2017 - 08.2020
- 1st place and selected by jury for Musical ensemble in 37th and 38th national student music competitions
- Performance in Fajr music festivals.
- Performance in the Jam-e-Irani TV show in Jam-e-Jam TV.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Santur Instructor
Chang Music School
Karaj, IR
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Playing, Composing and Arranging Music Pieces
Ava-ye Delgosha-ye Shahrood Institute Of C&A
Tehran, IR
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Practiced and Record selected musics to accompany with groups.
- Wrote and arranged Iranian traditional musics in original styles.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Music Theory Instructor
Fine Art School
Karaj, IR
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
Band Leader
Hejran Music Ensemble
Karaj & Tehran, IR
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed in Karaj Artists House
- Performed in Veda Music School
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fine Arts High School
Karaj, IR07.2020
Associate of Arts - Music - Iranian Instrument Performance
Farhang & Honar 46 University
Tehran, IR07.2022
Diploma - Music
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC07.2025
Skills
- Santur Tuning
- Specializing in Iranian traditional music
- Improvisation
- Live Music Performances
- Stage Performance
- Solos and Ensembles
- Composition
- Musical Arrangements
- Theory and Harmony
- Studio Recording Experience
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvements
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Band Leader
Hejran Music Ensemble
04.2023 - 09.2023
Music Theory Instructor
Fine Art School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Playing, Composing and Arranging Music Pieces
Ava-ye Delgosha-ye Shahrood Institute Of C&A
07.2022 - 08.2023
Santur Instructor
Chang Music School
09.2020 - 08.2023
Band Leader
Rahaa Music Ensemble
09.2017 - 08.2020
Santur Player And Composer
Freelace
06.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fine Arts High School
Associate of Arts - Music - Iranian Instrument Performance
Farhang & Honar 46 University
Diploma - Music
Capilano University