I was born on October 27, 1989 in Tehran and completed my music education at the Conservatory of Music in Tehran, specializing in global music composition. My primary instrument is the flamenco guitar. With more than twenty years in music, I work as an arranger, mixing, and mastering engineer. I have collaborated with major electronic music labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Ava Recordings, and FSOE Recordings, and I am active in trance and electronic genres. My tracks have been supported by renowned DJs like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Andrew Rayel, Aly & Fila, and Dan Stone. I also spent years working at Tehran’s largest music instrument and studio gear stores and have set up and prepared over ten studios for music production. Now based in Anaheim, CA, I continue to create and produce music across global fusion and electronic genres, with a focus on cinematic & game music, cross-cultural fusion, and high-quality sound design. In addition to producing for international labels, I have produced video game music and hosted radio shows as a DJ. My works have been streamed over a million times on Radio Javan and earned recognition such as the Rumi Award in 2018 for the track Ayeh featuring Mozhgan Azimi, where I served as an assistant to Shahram Farshid.

Payam Hassanshafahi

I was born on October 27, 1989 in Tehran and completed my music education at the Conservatory of Music in Tehran, specializing in global music composition. My primary instrument is the flamenco guitar. With more than twenty years in music, I work as an arranger, mixing, and mastering engineer. I have collaborated with major electronic music labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Ava Recordings, and FSOE Recordings, and I am active in trance and electronic genres. My tracks have been supported by renowned DJs like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Andrew Rayel, Aly & Fila, and Dan Stone. I also spent years working at Tehran’s largest music instrument and studio gear stores and have set up and prepared over ten studios for music production. Now based in Anaheim, CA, I continue to create and produce music across global fusion and electronic genres, with a focus on cinematic & game music, cross-cultural fusion, and high-quality sound design. In addition to producing for international labels, I have produced video game music and hosted radio shows as a DJ. My works have been streamed over a million times on Radio Javan and earned recognition such as the Rumi Award in 2018 for the track Ayeh featuring Mozhgan Azimi, where I served as an assistant to Shahram Farshid.

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I was born on October 27, 1989 in Tehran and completed my music education at the Conservatory of Music in Tehran, specializing in global music composition. My primary instrument is the flamenco guitar. With more than twenty years in music, I work as an arranger, mixing, and mastering engineer. I have collaborated with major electronic music labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Ava Recordings, and FSOE Recordings, and I am active in trance and electronic genres. My tracks have been supported by renowned DJs like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Andrew Rayel, Aly & Fila, and Dan Stone. I also spent years working at Tehran’s largest music instrument and studio gear stores and have set up and prepared over ten studios for music production.

Now based in Anaheim, CA, I continue to create and produce music across global fusion and electronic genres, with a focus on cinematic & game music, cross-cultural fusion, and high-quality sound design. In addition to producing for international labels, I have produced video game music and hosted radio shows as a DJ. My works have been streamed over a million times on Radio Javan and earned recognition such as the Rumi Award in 2018 for the track Ayeh featuring Mozhgan Azimi, where I served as an assistant to Shahram Farshid.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Owner at Iguana Record
March 1, 2011 - January 31, 2024
Owned and managed Iguana Record studio from March 2011 to January 2024, overseeing music production activities. Specialized in arrangement, mixing, mastering, recording engineering, and EDM production. Collaborated with notable music producers and record labels worldwide, contributed to over 100 successful tracks, and managed studio operations efficiently.
Studio Owner at Iguana Record
January 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Owned and managed a music production studio from March 2011 to January 2024. Specialized in arrangement, mixing, mastering, and recording engineering, primarily focused on Electronic Dance Music (EDM). Successfully produced and contributed to over 100 tracks collaborating with various artists and producers. Achieved over 5 million plays on Radio Javan and released signed tracks with notable record labels such as Black Hole Recordings and Future Sound of Egypt (FSOE). Supported by renowned artists including Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, and Paul van Dyk. Responsibilities also included studio management and teaching music production techniques, focusing on Studio One software.
Studio Setup and Sales Specialist at Tehran melody
November 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Advised customers on studio equipment based on budget and needs. Conducted on-site assessments of room dimensions and acoustics. Recommended and sold appropriate equipment. Performed studio setup and acoustic treatment to ensure optimal sound quality.
Studio Owner at Iguana Studio
November 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Managed my own personal studio as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. Collaborated with Iranian artists; produced video game music; hosted radio shows as a DJ. Works were played over a million times on Radio Javan. Collaborated with international electronic music labels, including Black Hole and Ava Recordings.
Studio Setup and Sales Specialist at Tehran Melody
November 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Advised customers on studio equipment based on their budget and needs. Conducted on-site assessments of room dimensions and acoustics. Recommended and sold appropriate equipment. Performed studio setup and acoustic treatment to ensure optimal sound quality.
Studio Owner at Iguana Studio
November 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Managed my own personal studio as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. In addition to collaborating with Iranian artists, produced video game music and hosted radio shows as a DJ. Works were played over a million times on Radio Javan. Also collaborated with international electronic music labels including Black Hole and Ava Recordings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Tehran Conservatory of Music
September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Arts at Tehran Conservatory of Music
September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Science – Global music composition at Conservatory of Music – Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science – Global music composition at Conservatory of Music – Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Rumi Award (2018)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Rumi Award
January 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet