19/09/2026
🎹 CAN-DO MUSOS GLOBAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT: MEYSAM KHATAMINIA 🇮🇷
Meet Meysam Khataminia, an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger, conductor, choir and band leader, author, lecturer, and educator from Tehran, Iran.
Blind from an early age, Meysam discovered his extraordinary connection to music through his grandfather and uncle. He dedicated himself to learning music theory and developed his skills under the guidance of prominent Persian musicians and professors, including Mohammad Nouri, Javad Maroufi, Naser Cheshmazar, and Mahmoud Rezaei. 🎶
By just 19 years old, Meysam had earned the equivalent of a master's-level certificate in teaching piano and solfège. He went on to teach at cultural centers throughout Tehran and received certification to lead choirs through the Cultural-Artistic Organisation of Tehran Municipality.
In 2002, Meysam formed a choir made up of blind students at the Mehr Cultural Center at Tehran University, helping create new opportunities for blind musicians to develop their theoretical and practical knowledge of music.
Two years later, he founded the Afra Music ensemble, performing concerts in cities throughout Iran. Under his direction, the ensemble achieved remarkable success, taking first place three times in the Iranian national disability music group competition. 🏆
In 2009, Meysam founded and managed the Afra Music School under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Culture and Guidance.
Today, the school serves approximately 500 students with more than 30 teachers, offering instruction in traditional, pop, and classical music. With recording studios, performance spaces, teaching rooms, and regular student concerts, the school has become an important center for musical education and development in eastern Tehran.
But Meysam's work extends far beyond music.
He has completed a PhD in Persian Language and Literature, holds a bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature, and has pursued postdoctoral studies at Allameh Tabatabai University. He has worked with the University of Tehran and Allameh Tabatabai University in education, research, editing, and translation while also teaching Persian and Arabic literature.
And when he's not teaching? He's performing. 🎹🎼
Meysam has performed throughout Iran and the Middle East, as well as in countries including India, Nepal, and Singapore. He has performed as a soloist and band member and has collaborated with numerous well-known singers and musicians.
His musical roles are just as diverse. Meysam has worked as a composer, arranger, pianist, synthesizer player, melodica player, accordion player, and orchestra director and leader.
He has also performed with the multinational interdisciplinary blind fusion trio Mirage and has contributed piano performances to countless recordings and albums.
As an author and educator, Meysam has published numerous articles and written two Persian-language books covering music theory and piano instruction. He also regularly composes and arranges vocal and instrumental works, some of which can be heard through his YouTube channel.
From teaching hundreds of students to leading ensembles, composing music, performing internationally, and creating educational opportunities for blind musicians, Meysam has built a remarkable career centered around music, education, and leadership. 🌎🎶
At Can-Do Musos, we're proud to have Meysam as part of our Global Family. His journey demonstrates the incredible possibilities that can grow when musical talent is matched with education, dedication, and the opportunity to develop one's craft.
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