Every instructor at Zangouleh is a practising professional — performing artists who bring real-world mastery to every lesson. We hire only those who perform what they teach.
AN
Aria Nazari
Persian Classical · Tar & Setar
Master's degree in Persian Music · 15 years performance experience · Tirgan Festival performer
SR
Sara Rahimi
Piano · Music Theory
Royal Conservatory of Music Graduate · Active concert performer & recording artist
DM
Dariush Moradi
Santur · Tombak
International festival performer · Ethnomusicology specialist · 20+ years teaching
LT
Layla Tehrani
Voice · Choir Director
Opera-trained vocalist · Music Wellness specialist · Leads group choir programs
KJ
Kamyar Jalali
Guitar · Composition
Berklee College of Music graduate · Composer & recording artist · All guitar styles
NF
Neda Farahani
Violin · Kids Program
Orchestral violinist · Specialized in early childhood music education · 12 years teaching
Student Success Stories
What Our Students Say
Starting piano at 40 felt impossible — until Zangouleh. Sara's patience and expertise made every lesson a joy. One year later, I performed at the student concert.
Piano · Adult Beginner
My son started Tar classes at age 8. He's now 12, has performed at Tirgan Festival, and speaks about music with a depth that amazes everyone around him.
Parent · Tar Program
The Music Wellness classes transformed my relationship with anxiety. The Daf rhythm therapy sessions are unlike anything else I've experienced. Deeply healing.
Music Wellness Program