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Amin Rezakhani

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
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
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
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
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
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
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, IR
07.2020

Associate of Arts - Music - Iranian Instrument Performance

Farhang & Honar 46 University
Tehran, IR
07.2022

Diploma - Music

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
07.2025

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
Amin Rezakhani