Milad Azizi

Classical Guitarist | Music Educator | Composer

About Me

I am a dedicated classical guitarist, music educator, and composer with over a decade of experience in performing, teaching, and event coordination. My journey in music combines technical mastery with creative expression, nurtured through formal education, mentorship under esteemed musicians, and participation in prestigious international projects.
With a passion for sharing knowledge, I have helped students of all ages develop their skills in music theory, composition, guitar and ensemble performance while also pioneering initiatives to elevate the classical guitar community in Iran and beyond.
I believe in the transformative power of music and strive to create meaningful connections between performers and audiences through my work.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition | Farhang & Honar University, Tehran, Iran 2016
  • Master's Degree Student in Musicology | İstanbul University, İstanbul, Türkiye 2020
    (discontinued due to COVID-19 pandemic)

Professional Training

Classical Guitar

Mehrdad Pakbaz

Shahab Khaefi

Counterpoint

Mohammadreza Tafazzoli

Pejman Khalili

Harmony

Pejman Khalili

Shahram Tavakoli

Form and Analysis

Mohammadreza Tafazzoli

Orchestration

Ali Akbar Ghorbani

Solfège

Majid Sinaki

Vocal Training

Daina Adama

Conducting

Nader Mashayekhi

Masterclasses

I have had the privilege of learning from some of the most renowned figures in the field of classical guitar including:

Leo Brouwer, Remi Boucher, Marcin Dylla, Lorenzo Micheli, Goran Krivokapic and Amir John Haddad.

These masterclasses have deepened my understanding of technique, interpretation and repertoire development.

Teaching

Classical Guitar

Specializing in developing technique and repertoire for students of all levels.

Music Composition

Fundamentals of music composition such as Music Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint (Modal and Tonal), Form & Analysis, Orchestration and Music History.

Ensemble

Training children and adolescents in ensemble techniques for collaborative performances.

Performance Highlights

  • Solo concert at the Siros Saber Hall, Alborz | 2014
  • Ensemble performance at Gholhak Cinema, Tehran | 2016
  • Conducted and arranged for the "Boom Zang Rang" orchestra at Azadi Tower, Tehran | 2019
  • Participated in the Grand Queen Guitar Online Orchestra project, alongside 130 guitarists from over 20 countries, performing Dance of the Skomorokhs by Konstantin Vassiliev | 2020
  • Conducted and arranged for the "Chromatic" Orchestra at Shahid Fahmideh Hall, Alborz. | 2023
  • Directed and conducted the research-oriented ensemble concerts with Ava Music Academy's students at the Siros Saber Hall, Alborz | 2024

Other Activities

Event Organization

Organized the Classical Guitar Education Event in Tehran, featuring renowned guitarists such as Mehrdad Pakbaz, Afshin Torabi, Shahrukh Rahimi, Mohammadreza Tafaghodi and Shahab Khaefi | 2018

Event Coordination

Coordinated the 6th Istanbul International Guitar Festival, bridging connections between international artists and the global classical guitar community | 2019

Interview

Conducted an interview with classical guitarist Irina Kulikova as part of the Istanbul Guitar Festival Talk Show series | 2020