Saeid Abasgholi
About
Professional Classical Guitar and Handpan Teacher
Hello! My name is Saeid, and I am a passionate guitarist and handpan player with over 20 years of teaching experience.
I teach Classical Guitar and Handpan to students of all levels (from beginner to advanced)
I have achieved several national-level awards in Classical Guitar performances and competitions. Also I have trained many students who have gone on to achieve national-level awards and have been accepted into prestigious music institutions.
I have also had the honor of managing a music academy, overseeing programs and guiding students toward success.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance, University of Art, Tehran (2002 – 2006)
Awards & Performances
2nd Prize, National Iranian University Students Music Festival (2007)
2nd Prize, Young Iranian Musicians Festival (2009)
Participant in numerous national festivals and classical guitar competitions across Iran (2006 – 2023)
Solo concert at University of Gilan (2008)
Solo concert at the Christian Church of Tehran (2011)
Solo concert at the Austrian Cultural Association (OKF), Tehran
Ensemble performance with classical guitar orchestra at the Christian Church of Tehran, conducted by Dr. Mehrdad Pakbaz (2012)
Bass guitarist and handpan player with Delahang Ensemble in concert, Tehran (2023)
Teaching Experience
Founder and Director of "4Fasl Music Academy" (2017 – present)
Guitar and Handpan Instructor at "4Fasl Music Academy" (2017 – present)
Guitar and Handpan Instructor at "Chegāmeh" Music Institute, Tehran and Alborz (2009 – present)
Guitar and Handpan Instructor at "Mi Re Si" Music Institute (2021 – present)
Teaching Style
Classical Guitar (fingerstyle)
Handpan
Curriculum
My lessons are personalized to each student's goals and skill level. We focus on technique, musicality and enjoying the process of learning music.
For beginners, I start by teaching the fundamentals of guitar playing, including proper posture and hand positioning, correct strumming and picking techniques, basic fingerstyle exercises like rest and free strokes, arpeggios, left hand shaping, etc. As well as introductory music theory and how to apply it to your playing.
This beginner course usually lasts between 3 to 9 months, depending on the student's talent and effort, after which we move on to more exciting material. Students will be able to play simple songs using the skills the have learned.
At the advanced level, we focus on mastering techniques such as tremolo, legato, position shifting and smooth transitions. In addition to learning these techniques correctly, students are given effective exercises to improve their skills, enabling them to perform advanced classical guitar pieces (beautiful pieces that provide a truly rewarding playing experience).
Credentials & Affiliations
Founder and Manager of 4fasl Music Academy, Tehran, Iran.
Licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Iran (Music Academy License)
Award-winning Classical Guitarist with several national-level awards