Inheriting the Throne of Persian Classical Music

The shift to vocal studies was inevitable, given his lineage. He began learning the Avaz (the non-metric, improvised section of Persian classical music) under the direct tutelage of his father. This apprenticeship was rigorous and demanding, adhering to the centuries-old tradition where the master imparts the subtleties and deep spiritual meanings embedded within the classical repertoire, ensuring the preservation of its emotional and technical purity.