Holds a bachelor's degree in traditional instrumental performance. Studied under Hadi Azarpira and Ali Asghar Arabshahi.
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Waisted lute with a skin face, played with a brass plectrum
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11 teachers teach Tar on Amoozgar, from €10 a lesson. You compare them here, book a time, and take the class in your browser.
Private Tar lessons on Amoozgar are live and one-to-one. You can start Tar as a beginner, or come back after years away. Each lesson is with the teacher you chose, in your browser, with nothing to install.
To find a Tar teacher, compare the profiles on this page: what they teach, what a lesson costs in euros, and which times are open. Booking and payment for a private Tar lesson both happen on the site.
A Tar lesson here is never a recording and never a group class. You pick the hour in your own time zone, and the same teacher stays with you.
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Holds a bachelor's degree in traditional instrumental performance. A performer and teacher of tar, setar, and tombak, with experience working with the National Orchestra and various ensembles. Studied under Behrouz Hemmati and Farbod Yadollahi.
New teacher€10 / lesson
Mostafa Gharibi is a performer and teacher of tar and setar. A graduate of the University of Art, he began his musical activity in 2006 and entered the University of Art in 2014 with tar as his principal instrument. He also studied kamancheh, oud, and tombak, gaining familiarity with the techniques and playing of these instruments. He received specialized instruction in the tar radif under Hossein Mehrani, Hamidreza Khabbazi, Amirhassan Sharifi, and Milad Mohammadi, and studied other areas of music theory under teachers including Parichehr Khajeh, Ehsan Emami, Ehsan Zabihifar, and Mahmoud Balandeh. He has been a member of various music groups and has given numerous performances in halls including: a concert at Shahriar Hall (2015); a concert at Arasbaran Hall (2016); the "Barman" concert at Avini Hall (2016); a concert at the University of Art (2018); the "Navaye Bastan" concert at Niavaran Hall (2018); and a concert at Baharan Hall (2019), among others. He has been teaching since 2010.
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A student of traditional instrumental performance at the University of Art, with about 13 years of playing experience. Has placed in three categories at the Javan Festival. Recent performance history: performed with the Khaleghi Orchestra at the Azadi Tower Hall and Vahdat Hall in 2024 (Aban and Esfand); performed with the Salaneh Orchestra at Roudaki Hall in 2025 (Shahrivar); and performed twice with the Uranus Tar Players Orchestra at a black-box venue in 2025 (Khordad and Dey).
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A performer and teacher of tar, setar, and kamancheh, and a graduate in traditional music. Studied under Shahin Mohammadi Vala for tar, setar, and the fundamentals of traditional music; Reza Parvizzadeh for kamancheh and radif analysis; Pouria Abedini for traditional vocals and vocal technique; Alireza Mirkhosravi for radif analysis and the fundamentals of traditional music; Hootan Sharaf Bayani for traditional musical form; and Sadegh Shahvelayati and Shima Shahmohammadi for kamancheh and the radif course.
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Teacher of tar and setar. Member of a regional Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Instruments Orchestra Alef. Teaches the advanced radif of Ali Akbar Khan Shahnazi and the Mirza Abdollah radif, as well as the conservatory textbooks and the method books of Keyvan Saket, Hossein Alizadeh, and Jalal Zolfonoun. Has performed at the Ministry of Interior hall and for national broadcasting.
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Trained under masters Dariush Pirniakan, Dariush Talai, Mohammadreza Lotfi, and Jalal Zolfonoun since 2003.
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Mohammadhossein Abbasian Qomi holds a degree in music, specializing in traditional instrumental performance, from the University of Art. He began his professional music activity in 1990. Over the years he has studied extensively, both at university and privately, under many teachers, including Keyvan Saket, Salman Salek, Davood Azad, and Amin Akbarpour, among others. He has been continuously active in teaching tar and setar for more than 30 years. He is an associate member of the House of Music, a member of the Traditional Instrumentalists Guild of the House of Music, and holds a teaching credential from the Art Development Center. He is also a member of the Artists' Credit Fund of the General Directorate of Culture and Islamic Guidance. Over the years he has worked continuously with various professional music groups and orchestras. He currently teaches at the Mirza Abdollah Maktab-khaneh Music School. Teaching materials: Books 1 and 2 of "Let's Play Tar and Setar" by Master Saket; Volume 1 of the Setar Method by Master Zolfonoun; Books 1 and 2 of the conservatory curriculum; and the Mirza Abdollah radif compiled by Master Dariush Talai.
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Navid Larani, born in 2002, is a performer and teacher of tar and setar with more than 11 years of playing experience and 2.5 years of teaching experience. Holds a certified teaching credential and is a bachelor's student in performance (University of Applied Science and Technology, Unit 46). Studied the instrument under Mahmoud Behrouz, Hatam Layegh, Ali Kazemi, Behrouz Hemmati, Kiarash Rouzbahani, and Babak Sarfejoo, and studied music theory and radif analysis under Mehrdad Mirzaei. Has performed with the Youth Orchestra at Roudaki Hall, and with the Salaneh Orchestra at Roudaki Hall, Niavaran Cultural Center, the University of Fine Arts, and a leading university. He has also collaborated and performed on stage with the groups Avaz-e Doost, Shourideh, Trio Pishro, and Avaye Dasht, among others. In teaching, he begins students' learning path with the method books of Master Saket, then continues with Tar va Taraneh, Delnavazan, conservatory pieces, the tar and setar method of Master Hossein Alizadeh, Dah Ghat'eh (Ten Pieces), and the Mirza Abdollah radif, so that students achieve solid technique and strong musical understanding.
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Holds a master's degree in traditional instrumental performance from the University of Art. A performer and teacher of tar and setar with more than 14 years of experience in live performance and teaching music to enthusiasts. Has 10 years of experience collaborating with various art groups and performing numerous concerts in cultural venues, notably Vahdat Hall, Azadi Tower, and national broadcasting. Knowledgeable in music theory and modern teaching techniques, aiming to convey a deeper understanding of music and performance to students of different ages and levels through a personalized, creative, and academic approach. Skilled in the analysis of instrumental and vocal radifs (understanding the dastgahs and vocal repertoire of traditional classical music), various performance techniques, the diverse styles of traditional music, and the ability to perform a range of pieces within them. Interested in innovation, blending, and creating new works inspired by different musical cultures and combining different styles. Continually seeks new opportunities to grow his abilities, expand the scope of his activities, elevate the level of music in society, and share the art of music with a wider community.
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Born in 1979, Hooman Hajebi is a composer and teacher of tar and setar. He studied under Jalal Zolfonoun, Keyvan Saket, Houshang Zarif, Houshang Kamkar, Hossein Dehlavi, Ali Kheshtinejad, and Manouchehr Abdollahi. Works: the book "Ghatreh-i az Baran 1" ("A Drop of Rain, Vol. 1"), and a book of technical/warm-up exercises specifically for tar and setar. Albums: "Zan" ("Woman"), released in Turkey; "Bacheha Bahar" ("Children, Spring"), released in Florida, USA; and "Zarb-e Mezrab" and "Tar o Yar." He has composed more than 50 tasnifs (songs). He has taught at 14 universities in Turkey, Canada, and the United States, and has collaborated with the Chavosh ensemble (led by Master Zeidollah Toloui), the Aref group, the Kuban group, and the Malek group, and served as technical director of the Mehrbani Orchestra. He also contributed to the album "Tanha To Mimani," performed by vocalist Alireza Eftekhari.
New teacher€10 / lesson
Questions about Tar lessons
How do I find a Tar teacher?
Compare the teachers on this page, open a profile, and book an open time. The schedule is already shown in your own time zone.
Are Tar lessons online?
Yes. Every lesson is live and one-to-one, in your browser. There is no group class and no recorded course.
Can a beginner start Tar?
Yes. Teachers on Amoozgar take beginners as well as students coming back after a long pause. The profile is where you see who that includes.
How much does a Tar lesson cost?
Each teacher sets their own price, in euros, and it is on the profile before you book. There is no subscription and no joining fee.
How do I pay for a Tar lesson?
In euros, on the site. The price on the teacher's page is the price you are shown before you book.