Inheriting the Throne of Persian Classical Music

His formal musical education began early, focusing initially on the tombak, a Persian goblet drum, and later the kamancheh, a bowed string instrument. This instrumental mastery gave him a deeper, more intimate understanding of rhythm and melody structure, which significantly informs his vocal performance. Unlike many singers who focus solely on vocal training, this dual expertise in both rhythm and strings provided a comprehensive foundation in the intricacies of the radif (the repertoire of traditional Persian music).