Parya Rostamian

Parya Rostamian is a classical guitarist and passionate music educator whose training and performance experience span internationally. She began her formal music education at the University of Art in Tehran, Iran, where she studied under Farzad Daneshmand and earned a Bachelor of Music with a focus on Classical Guitar Performance from 2004 to 2008. During this time, she also performed at various concert venues across Tehran, establishing herself as an
emerging classical guitarist in the local music scene.

In 2017, she further developed her artistry by studying privately with Cuban guitarist Rafael Padron, Director of the Classical Guitar Program at the University of Miami. His mentorship deeply influenced her musicianship and inspired a new and refined approach to the instrument. Motivated by this artistic growth, Parya began a second bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Florida, studying under Dr. Koh Kazama and focusing on advancing her technical
performance. During this period, she performed at major venues including the University of Miami and the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

She later moved to Canada to continue her musical journey with acclaimed guitarist Iliana Matos at the University of Lethbridge, where she earned her second Bachelor of Music (BMus) with a focus on Classical Guitar Performance. Parya is now an active performer and dedicated educator, committed to inspiring students through her teaching while continuing to pursue her own musical growth and career.