I’m Arman Nikaeen, a Persian classical music composer and music educator, and I also play the tar. I build my work from a strong foundation in Persian musical traditions while keeping a close curiosity for contemporary approaches, composing and arranging music across different styles and contexts. Over the years, I’ve experienced music from many angles—creating musical ideas, shaping projects for performance, and developing educational paths for my students. Whether I’m composing, producing, performing, or teaching, I’m drawn to sound that invites meaningful artistic dialogue and continuous exploration. I enjoy collaborating with musicians, performers, researchers, and anyone who cares about Persian traditional music and its growth, and I’m always happy to connect about projects, learning, or creative exchanges.…

Arman Nikaeen

I’m Arman Nikaeen, a Persian classical music composer and music educator, and I also play the tar. I build my work from a strong foundation in Persian musical traditions while keeping a close curiosity for contemporary approaches, composing and arranging music across different styles and contexts. Over the years, I’ve experienced music from many angles—creating musical ideas, shaping projects for performance, and developing educational paths for my students. Whether I’m composing, producing, performing, or teaching, I’m drawn to sound that invites meaningful artistic dialogue and continuous exploration. I enjoy collaborating with musicians, performers, researchers, and anyone who cares about Persian traditional music and its growth, and I’m always happy to connect about projects, learning, or creative exchanges.…

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I’m Arman Nikaeen, a Persian classical music composer and music educator, and I also play the tar. I build my work from a strong foundation in Persian musical traditions while keeping a close curiosity for contemporary approaches, composing and arranging music across different styles and contexts. Over the years, I’ve experienced music from many angles—creating musical ideas, shaping projects for performance, and developing educational paths for my students.

Whether I’m composing, producing, performing, or teaching, I’m drawn to sound that invites meaningful artistic dialogue and continuous exploration. I enjoy collaborating with musicians, performers, researchers, and anyone who cares about Persian traditional music and its growth, and I’m always happy to connect about projects, learning, or creative exchanges.

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Work Experience

Music Producer at Ougares Entertainment Company
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Music Composer at Self-Employed
April 1, 2023 - Present
Composing and arranging music with a foundation in Persian classical traditions, with an interest in contemporary music and collaboration through performance and creative projects.
Music Composer
April 1, 2023 - Present
Composed and arranged music, working across Persian classical roots and contemporary interests.
Music Teacher
October 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching music theory, harmony, and analysis through individual and group lessons.
Executive Artistic Director at Avaye Mehr Music Center
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Choir Member (Bass Singer) at Shahr Vocal Ensemble
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Music Teacher
April 1, 2021 - Present
Providing individual and group lessons in Persian tar and setar, covering techniques from fundamentals to advanced performance skills.
Music Teacher (Persian Tar and Setar)
April 1, 2021 - Present
Provided individual and group lessons in Persian tar and setar, covering fundamental techniques to advanced performance skills.

Education

at Baha'i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026
Music at Baha'i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization