My Name is Niusha Shirvani, I am an Iranian (Persian) composer/teacher and a professional tar and setar player specializing in Persian traditional music.
I teach tar, setar, music theory, ear training, and music listening.
If you are new to Persian traditional music or have some experience and want to take it to a more advanced level, you'll fit into my classes. Whether your goal is to be a fine musician or music simply is a hobby for you, lessons will be tailored accordingly.
I strongly believe, learning music is not just about learning how to play an instrument. My tar and setar students learn music theory, ear training and music listening with me. Even If you are not thinking of playing an instrument, you can still benefit from my listening classes in which you will be learning music theory and ear training.
There is no age limitation. Online and group lessons are also available.
If you decide to play tar or setar but do not own an instrument, you can borrow one from me.
Please contact me to book your one-hour free trial session in which you will enjoy a free lesson and will have the opportunity to ask your questions in person.
I also provide tar and setar services: replacing skin, strings, frets, and free instrument purchase consultations.
Music Lesson Plans
Regular Rate: $60/hr
- Cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours of notice.
Standard Plan: $480 ($40/hr)
- Weekly Term, 12 x 1hr lesson.
- No Make-Up lesson policy. Students are responsible for all 12 sessions upon enrolment. Reschedule ONLY in case of sickness or emergency.
- Get a refund for term early cancellation. The regular rate of $60/hr will be applied to attended sessions.
Flexible Plan: $600 ($50/hr)
- Weekly / Bi-Weekly Term, 12 x 1hr lesson.
- Students are responsible for all 12 sessions upon enrolment. Reschedule with at least 24 hours of notice.
- Get $120 credit if you attend 12 weekly sessions (Standard plan).
- Get a refund for term early cancellation. The regular rate of $60/hr will be applied to attended sessions.
Studio Policy
Please DO NOT wear perfume in the studio.
Please be on time.
A session will be rescheduled or switched to an online lesson, should either the instructor or students be contagious with any disease, have minor/mild symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, headache, etc., or waiting for a COVID-19 test result.
The digital copy of music materials given to students is protected by copyright and are not to be distributed.
Tar & Setar Services
20% discount for term students on all services
Materials are included.
Strings full set
Tar $60
Setar $40
Frets, full set
Tar $140
Setar $120
Tar Skin full set:
$180
Hours & Location
All Days, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with an appointment.
592 Midridge Dr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2X1B
Payment Methods
E-transfer: niusha@niushamusic.com
Cheque: Payable to "Niusha Music"
PayPal: Please use the link below.