Soheil Tafaghodi

About Me

I’m a teacher! That means, after much trial and error, I’ve realized that I was made for this work. It’s truly mineو and only through it do I experience a deep sense of joy. Given my devotion to art and literature in general, and to music in particular, teaching music and studying the arts are at the very core of who I am. Thus, one hand holds the pen, and the other, the bow.

Teaching Method

From the principles of ""education"", I’ve learned that a teaching method, despite being predefined, can vary as much as the number of learners in a class. That’s why I believe a teacher should know a bit of ""psychology"", some ""management"", and a drop of ""philosophy"". Even being an amateur in these areas can help one become a better teacher. I start teaching the violin using one of the well-known methods, depending on the student’s age. As the lessons progress, I add complementary elements to the curriculum according to each student’s needs. It’s perhaps worth noting that playing famous pieces and songs can serve as the side activity—or the ""recess""—of our class.

Experience

• Began musical training in 1996 by attending Orff and music theory classes, followed by learning violin under the instruction of Saeed Alijani and Babak Khabbazian since 1998. • Completed a ""String Instruments Teacher Training Course"" based on the Suzuki Method with Setareh Beheshti, a ""Music Education for Children Instructor Training Course"" at Zanguleh Music Academy, and a ""Music Teaching for Children"" course with Hamidreza Dibazar. • Studied music theory, solfège, and harmony with Vartan Sahakian. • Has taught music privately, online (through platforms for students living outside Iran), and in-person at 15 music academies across Tehran. • Performed with orchestras and in concerts held at Vahdat Hall, Roudaki Hall, Sa’dabad Palace, IRIB Jam-e Jam Complex, and the international project “Life Again” organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Also served as a simultaneous interpreter for the international section of the 31st and 33rd Fajr Music Festivals.