Parastoo Shirani

About Me

I was born in 1996. I started music at the age of nine with Orff classes, and after a year I chose the flute as my main instrument because of its attractive appearance and unique sound. I wanted to explore it! Along the way, I also got to know other wind instruments, and now I professionally teach flute, recorder, Native American flute, and ocarina. I believe the world of wind instruments is truly fascinating, because they are directly connected to breathing and the body’s energy, which creates a very different experience compared to other instruments.

Teaching Method

In my classes, I try to make the lessons tailored to each student’s needs and abilities. For flute, I use well-established classical music methods and apply different approaches depending on the student’s age and goals. For Native American flute and ocarina, drawing on my academic knowledge of music, I have designed detailed lesson plans and exercises so that students not only learn various techniques, sight-reading, and proper playing, but also experience freedom and improvisation with these instruments. My main goal is for students to connect with their instrument quickly and enjoy a deeper experience of music.

Experience

• M.A. in Flute Performance from the University of Art, Tehran • Started playing music in 2005 • Teaching music since 2015 at various music institutes in Tehran, Karaj, and Isfahan • Teaching experience in flute and theoretical music courses at the Girls’ Conservatory of Music • Collaborating with **Darsoon** since 2020 • Co-founder of **Medad Sham’i Music Group**, active in composing, arranging, and performing music for children • Member of Tehran Flute Choir • Member of the **House of Artists Orchestra of Iran** • Member of the **Isfahan National Orchestra** under the baton of Morteza Shafiei (2013–2016), performing with Salar Aghili in various cities • Performed with **Tehran Istgah Orchestra** (Niavaran Cultural Center) • Selected as **Outstanding Flute Player** at the 2018 Alborz Music Festival • Member of **Farnad Classical Music Ensemble** and Trio Koda Ensemble**, with performances and participation in Fajr and Saba Music Festivals (Roudaki Hall) • Collaborated with contemporary composers in recording and performing their works