About Ali Zarrin

Ali started learning Santoor with Parviz Meshkatian for four years at age fourteen covering both Radifs (repertoires) of Abolhasan Saba and Mirza Abdollah. He then spent seven years studying the Radif under Majid Kiani. He also benefited for two years from Ali Asghar Bahari studying his unique instrumental and vocal repertoire as well as mastering improvisation. His musical activities include teaching, performances and workshops in the United States and Canada. Ali Zarrin offers music lessons and workshops in San Francisco and Bay area in California.