OUR INSTRUCTORS

Maziar is a player and teacher of various instruments such as Daf, Tombak, Drum, Hang Drums, and Percussions instruments. Maziar has more than 20 years of music teaching experience in his resume and has a lot of experience working and teaching with children and teenagers, he is also the founder of Chahi Music Academy in Iran.

Babak Amini is an accomplished Iranian-Canadian musician, composer, guitarist, and musical director, and a member of the American Guitar Society (CSUN) and the Toronto Musicians’ Association. Born in Tehran in 1970, he began playing guitar at age ten and turned professional at eighteen. He has released solo albums and collaborated with leading artists, including Googoosh, as a composer, arranger, and musical director on international tours. Since moving to Canada in 2000, he has continued performing worldwide and contributing to over 30 albums, while also dedicating himself to music education through teaching and mentorship.

Banafsheh Taherian is a writer and bilingual (Farsi/ English) actress and voice actress. Recently she had a role on #16 Hudson series broadcasting on TVO kids. She started recording her writings into audio blogs professionally 5 years ago and has since become well-known in the Iranian community. Her audio blogs are getting shared online.

Saba Zameni is a formally trained Iranian-traditional singer with more than 15 years of experience as a performer in Iran, Tajikistan ,Uzbekistan, Armenia, Dubai, and Canada. Saba has the best experiences and she is a the good coach for: 
-helping you to find your real voice

-High control of vocal technique 

-Excellent stylistic versatility of various musical genres: pop, jazz, blues, Iranian pop & Iranian folklore 

Ardavan Hatami is a guitarist, musician, and music instructor known for his expressive playing style and modern approach to guitar education. With experience performing and collaborating internationally, he combines influences from rock, alternative, and contemporary music. As an instructor, he focuses on developing students’ technique, creativity, and musical confidence, guiding players from beginner to advanced levels.

Born in 1996 into a music-loving family, Parsia began piano lessons at age six and trained under esteemed instructors including Anoushirvan Rohani, Saman Ehteshami, and Harir Sharyatzadeh. At 12, he also studied the Tar with masters such as Houshang Zarif, and in 2017 received a certificate in Iranian Classical Piano signed by Rohani. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he instructs students at all levels, including the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum, and has performed with renowned ensembles such as the Tehran Academic Orchestra and the Tehran National Orchestra.

Voice Actor, Podcaster, and Audio Producer

Mahla Dayani is a voice actor and audio producer with over 10 years of experience, collaborating with Glory Entertainment, GEM TV, and Radio Javan. She is the co-creator and host of Shanbehinhafteh and has contributed to podcasts like Chai with Banafshe.

Passionate about storytelling, she now mentors aspiring podcasters in creating and growing their own shows.

Saman Mohammad Nabi is a violinist and music educator known for his expressive performance style and strong technical foundation. As the academy’s violin instructor, he focuses on developing students’ musicality, confidence, and performance skills.

Fatima Bahadori is a dedicated piano teacher who follows the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum. She works with students of all ages and levels, focusing on strong technical foundations, musical expression, and structured progress in a supportive learning environment.