I'm Naram Abdaah Rashed, a professional violinist, musician, composer, and music editor and orchestrator with a love for classical performance and contemporary arrangements. I have collaborated with chamber orchestras, opera houses, and modern bands across Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE, including performances in Dubai and Damascus. I enjoy blending traditional Syrian musical heritage with new textures, and I work daily with Cubase, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro to refine violin and orchestral parts. I'm currently based in Dubai, UAE, and I continue to perform, teach, and record, with active projects in sound design and music production for film and TV.

Naram Abdullah Rashed

I'm Naram Abdaah Rashed, a professional violinist, musician, composer, and music editor and orchestrator with a love for classical performance and contemporary arrangements. I have collaborated with chamber orchestras, opera houses, and modern bands across Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE, including performances in Dubai and Damascus. I enjoy blending traditional Syrian musical heritage with new textures, and I work daily with Cubase, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro to refine violin and orchestral parts. I'm currently based in Dubai, UAE, and I continue to perform, teach, and record, with active projects in sound design and music production for film and TV.

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I’m Naram Abdaah Rashed, a professional violinist, musician, composer, and music editor and orchestrator with a love for classical performance and contemporary arrangements. I have collaborated with chamber orchestras, opera houses, and modern bands across Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE, including performances in Dubai and Damascus. I enjoy blending traditional Syrian musical heritage with new textures, and I work daily with Cubase, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro to refine violin and orchestral parts.

I’m currently based in Dubai, UAE, and I continue to perform, teach, and record, with active projects in sound design and music production for film and TV.

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Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Engineer at OVER_SHI Music Project
January 1, 2025 - June 14, 2024
Recording, mixing, and mastering music projects.
Sound Engineer at Rashed Studio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked on cinema and television series music production.
Musician (Violinist and Saxophonist) at Musichall Band, Music Hall Jumeirah, Dubai
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Performed with violin and saxophone with Musichall Band.
Viola Section Player at Chamber Orchestra, Dubai Mall Infinity des Lumieres
February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022
Played in the viola section in the Chamber Orchestra under conductor Nikolai Managazze.
Viola Section Player at Syrian Rhapsody Event, Expo 2020
February 7, 2022 - February 7, 2022
Played viola section with Syrian composer Eyad Alrimawy.
Violin and Viola Player at Various Orchestras in Syrian Opera House and others
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Played violin and viola with orchestras and bands including The Damascus Orchestra, Orpheus Orchestra, and Sayed Darwish Orchestra.
Saxophone Player at Syrian Brass Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Played saxophone with Syrian brass orchestra.
Music Teacher at Awtar Institute of Music, Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Taught music to all ages.
Music Teacher (Violin and Music) at Solhi Al Wadi Music Institute, Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Taught violin and music to children ages 6 to 15 years old.
Sound Engineer at OVER_SHI music project
January 1, 2025 - June 18, 2025
Recording, mixing and mastering music for the OVER_SHI music project.
Sound Engineer at Rashed Studio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked on cinema and television series music production including recording, mixing and mastering.
Musician (Violinist and Saxophone Player) at Musichall Band in Music Hall Jumeirah, Dubai
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Playing violin and saxophone with Musichall band.
Viola Section Player at Chamber Orchestra, Dubai Mall, Infinity des Lumieres
February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022
Played in the viola section in the Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nikolai Managazze.
Viola Section Player at Syrian Rhapsody Event in Expo 2020
February 7, 2022 - February 7, 2022
Played in the viola section with Syrian composer Eyad Alrimawy.
Musician (Violin and Viola Player) at Various Orchestras including Syrian Opera House and Damascus Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Played violin and viola with orchestras and different bands at venues such as the Syrian Opera House, The Damascus Orchestra, Orpheus Orchestra, and Sayed Darwish Orchestra.
Saxophone Player at Syrian Brass Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Played saxophone with the Syrian brass orchestra.
Recording Studio Experience at Various Studios
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Recorded many series badges and soundtracks for series and movies.
Music Teacher at Awtar Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Taught music to students of all ages.
Violin and Music Teacher at Solhi Al Wadi Music Institute in Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Teaching violin and music to students aged 6 to 15 years old.
Sound Engineer at OVER_SHI music project
January 1, 2025 - June 10, 2024
Recording, mixing, and mastering music for the OVER_SHI music project.
Sound Engineer at Rashed studio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked on cinema and television series music production as a sound engineer.
Violinist and Saxophone Player at Musichall band, Music Hall Jumairah, Dubai
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Played violin and saxophone with Musichall band.
Violist at Various Orchestras (Expo 2020, IN-CLASSICA orchestra, Montreal Orchestra)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Participated with orchestral concerts in Dubai Expo 2020, Dubai Opera, and Coca-Cola Arena.
Violinist and Violist at Syrian Opera House and other orchestras
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Played violin and viola with orchestras and bands on multiple stages including the Syrian Opera House.
Saxophone Player at Syrian brass orchestra
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Played saxophone with the Syrian brass orchestra.
Music Teacher at Awtar Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Taught music to all ages.
Violin and Music Teacher at Solhi Al Wadi Music Institute in Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Provided violin and music instruction to students aged 6 to 15 years old.
Saxophonist at Laperle Dubai – Sawwah Show
January 23, 2022 - January 23, 2022
Played saxophone in the Sawwah Show at La Perle Dubai.
Violist at Chamber Orchestra (Dubai Mall) – Infinity des Lumières
February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022
Violist in the Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nikolai Managazzi/Dubai Mall, Infinity des Lumières.
Violist at Syrian Composer – Expo 2020
February 7, 2022 - February 7, 2022
Viola section with Syrian composer E yad Alrimawy at Expo 2020.
Violinist / Saxophonist at Music Hall, Dubai (Music Hall Band)
July 22, 2022 - July 24, 2024
Playing violin and saxophone with the Music Hall Band at Music Hall, Jumeirah, Dubai.
Saxophonist at La Perle Dubai
January 23, 2022 - January 23, 2022
Saxophone performance during the Sawwah show – La Perle Dubai (hologram production).
Violinist at Chamber Orchestra, Dubai Mall / Infinity des Lumières
February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022
Played in the violin section, Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nikolai Managazze at Dubai Mall / Infinity des Lumières.
Violinist at Syrian Rhapsody Event, Expo 2020 Dubai
February 7, 2022 - February 7, 2022
Played in the violin section with the Syrian composer Eyad Alrimawy at the Syrian Rhapsody event during Expo 2020 Dubai.
Solo Violin Performer at Opera House, Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Honoured by the Minister of Culture in Syria and performed a solo concert at the Opera House with Professor Marina Bohai chuk; participated in masterclasses with Prof. Bassam Nashawati and Xenia Bakir.
Violin Teacher at Awtar Institute of Music, Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Teaching violin to all ages at the Awta r Institute of Music in Damascus.
Violin & Music Teacher at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music, Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Teaching violin and music to students aged 6 to 15 at the Solhi Al-Wadi Music Institute.
Freelance Recording Musician at Various Studios (Series & Movies)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Studio recording experiences for many series and movies, including soundtracks and badges.

Education

Intermediate Education Certificate at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music, Damascus
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
Bachelor of Music at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
Intermediate education certificate at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of music at The Higher Institute of Music Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Intermediate education certificate at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor of Music at The Higher Institute of Music Damascus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Intermediate Education Certificate in Violin at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Bachelor of Music – Major: Violin at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Intermediate Education Certificate in Music (Violin) at Solhi Al-Wadi Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Bachelor of Music – Violin at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate of Excellence (2nd year) at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate of Excellence (3rd year) at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate of Excellence (4th year) at Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

Workshop with yes academy and solo concert with orchestra in Lebanon
July 31, 2018 - August 12, 2018
Workshop with Al-Bustan Festival Orchestra conducted by Jean Luca Marciano and Masterclass on viola with Professor Maxim Novikov
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Certificates of Excellence from Higher Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
Honoured by Minister of Culture Syria and Solo Concert at Opera House with Professor Marina Bohaichuk
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Workshop with Yes Academy
July 31, 2018 - August 12, 2018
Master Class on Viola with Maxim Novikov
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Certificates of Excellence from Higher Institute of Music in Damascus
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Solo Concert at Opera House with Professor Marina Bohaichuk
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Workshop with Professor Bassam Nashawati
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Masterclass with Professor Xenia Bakir
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Workshop with Yes Academy and Solo Concert with Orchestra in Lebanon
July 31, 2018 - August 12, 2018
Al-Bustan Festival Orchestra Workshops and Masterclass in Lebanon
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Solo Concert at the Opera House with Professor Marina Bohaichuk
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Workshop with Professor Bassam Nashawati
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Masterclass with Professor Xenia Bakir
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Certificates of Excellence (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) – Higher Institute of Music, Damascus
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Honor - Minister of Culture, Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Certificate of Excellence – 2nd year (The Higher Institute of Music, Damascus)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate of Excellence – 3rd year (The Higher Institute of Music, Damascus)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate of Excellence – 4th year (The Higher Institute of Music, Damascus)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Honor - Minister of Culture, Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Intermediate Education Certificate in Music (Violin)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Bachelor of Music – Violin
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other