Saeb Kakavand

Professional Resume Born: December 19, 1983 Master’s Degree in Ethnomusicology Began learning music with the Setar, later continued with the Tar Studied under masters: Vahid Khosravi, Hamidreza Khabbazi, Fariborz Azizi, Mohammadreza Lotfi, Hooshang Zarif Collaborated with ensembles: Navaye Mokhalef, Nafir, Chakook, Homayoun Ensemble (Parnia), Ardeshir Kamkar Ensemble, Molavi Ensemble with Shahram Nazeri Founder of Hamnavazan-e Saaeb (Saaeb Ensemble) in 2014 Solo concert at the Night of Contemporary Arts – Austrian Cultural Forum, Tehran Performed at International Festival of Musical Culture – Sachsen & Wintersterne, Germany (2017) Concerts with Masters Shahram Nazeri, Jalal Zolfonoun, Mehrdad Pazouki Published albums: Deldadeh, Bar Madar-e Yek Dam, Boom-e Khial, Aghaz-e Por Payan, Che Mehra, Baz Yek Aghaz, Ba To Miguyam (upcoming) Author of Etudes for Tar and Setar (in publication) About the Tutor Saaeb Kakavand is a master of Tar and Setar, holding a Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology. He has been trained under some of Iran’s most prominent musicians and has performed widely both in Iran and internationally. Beyond his solo albums and ensemble collaborations, Saaeb is deeply committed to teaching and sharing Persian classical music traditions with students worldwide, nurturing both technical mastery and artistic expression.