Teacher
Mahmoud Ramezani
Persian Setâr Player
Mahmoud Ramazani was born in 1978 in Mazandaran (northern Iran) into a renowned musical family. From a young age, he composed music, participated in concerts and festivals, and collaborated with distinguished artists.
He studied classical Persian music with great masters, most notably Jalal Zolfonoun, under whose guidance he perfected the art of playing the Setar. For over 15 years, Mahmoud Ramazani has lived outside Iran. He works as a musician, author, and educator.
His published works include several albums – such as “Seir-o-Safar”, “Tabar-e- Asheghan”, and “Bahar-e-Chelchela” – as well as educational books like “Narges-Jar” and “Ten Songs and Ten Melodies”.
His work reflects a profound connection to Iranian musical culture and its transmission in an international context.
Courses
Languages
German, Farsi
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Yaser Bayat
Composer and Music Teacher
Yaser Bayat, a distinguished composer, musician, and music teacher from Iran, holds a master’s degree from Tehran University of Fine Arts, where he ranked second among his peers. He is proficient in various Iranian musical instruments such as kamanche, setar, tanbur, santur, tombak, daf.
Teaching Experience
Bayat has extensive experience as a lecturer at Tehran University of Fine Arts and the University of Applied Sciences, as well as in various music schools. Under the guidance of renowned mentors including Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Dariush Tala-i, Dariush Pirniakan, Akbar Shekarchi, and Bahman Radjabi, Bayat has honed his expertise in ethnomusicology and Middle Eastern rhythm, particularly focusing on the music of different regions of Iran.
Scholarly Contributions
His scholarly contributions include studies on Luristani Kamanche techniques, Turkmen music, and Iranian music in theatrical performances. He is also an author, with notable works such as “Darband” and “Tombak and Chemeye Khorushane Rhythms,” enriching the literature on percussion and musical rhythms. Bayat has collaborated as a composer and musician on various cultural programs aired on public television and radio in Iran.
At the Global Music Academy, Yasser offers lessons in Setar, Daf, Tombak