Tanbour Classes

Tanbour is, with no single doubt, a unique instrument with a simple shape but a miraculous sound, which connects you to yourself. Tanbour is recommended for all age ranges. Whether you know this instrument before or you want to get to know it, Tanbour could be a great choice for you.
Tanbour has 3 cords(strings) and mainly 14-15 frets. One of the most attractive facts about Tanbour is that, unlike most of the Eastern instruments(like Setar, Santoor, Oud, Kamancheh, etc.), it does not have half tones and it supports half tones only. So, a mix of Tanbour and Piano or Clarinet makes perfect fusion music.

Tanbour is considered as a spiritual instrument, originating from Kurdish culture.
Tanbour is a smooth and perfect instrument and is known as a means to connect you to an upper level of concentration and unity. In my opinion, Tanbour is really a unique instrument with a simple shape but a miraculous sound, which connects you to yourself. Tanbour is recommended for all age ranges. Whether you know this instrument before or you want to get to know it, Tanbour could be a great choice for you.
Tanbour has 3 cords(strings) and mainly 14-15 frets. One of the most attractive facts about Tanbour is that, unlike most of the Eastern instruments(like Setar, Santoor, Oud, Kamancheh, etc.), it does not have half tones and it supports half tones only. So, a mix of Tanbour and Piano or Clarinet makes perfect fusion music.

Age Range:

Tanbour suits all ages. If you are looking for a spiritual and original instrument for your child or for yourself as an adult, it could be a perfect choice.
If you are looking for a spiritual instrument with a huge reception from your soul, Tanbour is your choice. Nowadays, Tanbour has been well attended by all nationalities and I have followers and students from Greece, China, Japan, USA, Canada, Turkey, France, UK, and Germany.

How:

online(Whatsapp, Zoom) and Studio(for Toronto residents) Tanbour lessons are offered for kids and adults of all ages. Students may be beginners, intermediate, or advanced.
My class is a mixture of lessons from your book, some etudes for techniques and improvisation lessons, based on your technical progress and understanding of solfege and rhythm.
Why Tanbour classes with me:
My class is full of fun; however, I strongly believe hard work and dedication make everyone perform. We have to know each other, and there are lots of stories and secrets behind the culture of Middle Eastern music. I share them from time to time, and sometimes I ask you to do a little research, based on your interest.
My class is a mixture of lessons from your book, some etudes for techniques and improvisation lessons, based on your technical progress and understanding of solfege and rhythm.

KNOW MORE ABOUT ME

I grew up in a family full of music. My mother was my first inspiring mentor, singing us beautiful lullabies with her golden throat and then at the age of 8, teaching me Persian classical modal systems (Dastgahs).
I began with “setar” when I was only 9, learning basic techniques from Maestro Behnam Vadani. Then, I followed Maestro Masoud Shoari for a long time, learning “Radif” and “Ostad Saba” style. Later, I received the honour to have Maestro Hosein Alizadeh as my second inspiring mentor for about 7 years, learning how to control your emotions toward creating innovative art and living my life with miraculous melodies in my mind, and finally, I followed Maestro Dariush Talaii for professional Radif techniques and old style of Setar playing.
Within all these years, my deep passion for Tanbour, has driven me to follow Tanbour as a spiritual instrument and a style for living, until I got the honor to follow Maestro Keikhosro Pournazeri and Maestro Mohamad Zolnouri, learning Kurdish culture and different Kurdish Maqams in Tanbour playing.
Being a Persian musician and improviser, I established SAZYAR in 2012, as a trusted online shop for those who are looking for decent Persian musical instruments. Sazyar has helped hundreds of musicians and music fans find their most suitable instrument, after a professional consultation with Sazyar team members and based on their interest, location and their budget.
I have contributed to many solo and band performances and have taught hundreds of online students from America, Europe and Asia.

• Q: I am not sure which instrument to choose for my kid or for myself to start learning.
  A. Well, you are not the only one with this hesitation. If you really have no idea about what instrument you have to choose for yourself or for your kid as a real soulmate, I can offer you a free 20-minute consulting session. For this free session, you can join the meeting and ask your questions and inquire about your concerns. Normally, after this session and like many other, you would find yourself more informed on how to help yourself or your kid choose your loved instrument.
• Q. Is there any age restriction for learners?
  A. The best age to start music is childhood. Children have an incredible ability to learn multitasking skills, such as music playing. However, everyone has their own reason for learning.
  Kids learn to develop their personal and interpersonal skills, while young individuals learn it as a profession or skill to please their soul and older people generally learn it to create a soulmate to communicate with and devote their time to their best friend, musical instrument, as a soulmate.
  What I can assure you is the simple promise that no one regrets learning an elegant instrument, such as Setar or Tanbour.
• Q. What is the duration and cost of classes?
  A. Classes are offered 50-55 min/week, whether online or in the studio.
  *50-55 min/week
  One-month (4-week) package Fee US$240/month
  Three-month (12 weeks) package Fee US$690/3 months(reduced)***group classes for Setar and Tanbour are offered based on availability only to intermediate and advanced students.
  **** Biweekly programs are also offered for advanced Radif professionals and advanced students only.
• Q. What are the available time slots for online or studio classes?
  A. Kindly contact me to arrange a time together based on the availability of both of us. In some cases, there are some possibilities to offer.
• Q. I am looking for instruments to purchase
  A. SAZYAR is a trustworthy place to support interested people like you. Each year, Sazyar helps hundreds of music followers to find the best instrument fitting their budget and based on their skill level. Every instrument in Sazyar is picked carefully and, after a qualification process by a maestro.
• Q. I am not sure if I am practicing correctly. How can I check it between sessions?
  A. Each online or studio student can send his/her recorded file to me, then I will reply with my feedback. This is how you will assure yourself that what you practice is not wrong.