Bio

Born in Tehran in 1993 into a family of musicians, Shayan Mirzaei discovered music at the age of six when he began learning the tombak. He studied the tombak and the dayereh with Farid Kheradmand, then, as a teenager, began learning the târ with Emad Hanifeh, Hamid Khabazi, and Babak Rahati. At the same time, he devoted himself to studying the setâr, particularly under his father’s guidance.

A few years later, he developed a passion for the oud. After several years of self-study, he continued his training with Moaana Jehad and Yurdal Tokcan.

Throughout his journey, he developed a particular interest in Iranian classical music, the ancient musical traditions of Iran, as well as Arabic, Turkish, and the music of neighboring regions. In this field, he benefited in particular from the instruction and valuable guidance of Arash Mohafez.

Alongside his musical training, he pursued university studies and earned a bachelor’s degree in Iranian music. With nearly fifteen years of teaching experience, Shayan Mirzaei teaches Iranian percussion to students of all levels. He has also participated in numerous artistic projects, including concerts, album recordings, the writing of educational books, musical productions for animated films, and various collaborations with renowned musicians on the Iranian scene.

In recent years, he has also been involved in research and instrument-making, focusing particularly on the oud and the setar.