World Instruments
The Persian Traditional Instruments Program at the Vancouver Conservatory of Music offers an academically grounded study of Iran’s classical music heritage through instruments such as the tār, setār, and santur. Emphasizing the theoretical and practical understanding of the dastgāh system, the program bridges oral tradition with contemporary pedagogy. Students develop advanced technical skills, stylistic interpretation, and cultural insight under expert faculty guidance, preparing them for professional performance, teaching, and research within the broader field of Persian and Middle Eastern music studies.
Santur
No
- Prerequisite
30, 45, 60 minutes
- Duration
Private, in-person & online
- Class size
All
- Age range
Credit for VCM certification program
- Specification
The VCM Santur program provides students with high-quality and personalized musical training, from preliminary level to level 10. After completing each level, students can register for the VCM Santur exams to receive constructive feedback from professional instructors and earn a VCM certificate. The program at Vancouver Conservatory of Music encompasses three main areas:
Repertoire • Each level includes several personalized pieces representing a variety of music from traditional modal system or Dastgah. • Personalized pieces selected based on psychological preferences and moods.Improvisation, Etudes, and Technics
• As a in separable part of the traditional Iranian music, Improvisation is designed to empower the students’ brain output similar to learning speaking and writing.
• Technical requirements are designed to support the demands of the repertoire for each level. • Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.
Musicianship Skills • A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development of ear training and sight-reading provides students with a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations. • Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals and requirements of both theoretical understanding and musical performance.
Prerequisite: Pianokids 2, or permission of the instructor.
Free AssessmentTar
No
- Prerequisite
30, 45, 60 minutes
- Duration
Private, group, in-person & online
- Class size
All
- Age range
Credit for VCM certification program
- Specification
The VCM Tar program provides students with high-quality and personalized musical training, from preliminary level to level 10. After completing each level, students can register for the VCM Tar exams to receive constructive feedback from professional instructors and earn a VCM certificate. The program at Vancouver Conservatory of Music encompasses three main areas:
Repertoire
• Each level includes several personalized pieces representing a variety of music from traditional modal system or Dastgah.
• Personalized pieces selected based on psychological preferences and moods.
Improvisation, Etudes, and Technics
• As a inseparable part of the traditional Iranian music, improvisation is designed to empower the students’ brain output similar to learning speaking and writing.
• Technical requirements are designed to support the demands of the repertoire for each level. • Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.
Musicianship Skills • A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development of ear training and sight-reading provides students with a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations. • Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals and requirements of both theoretical understanding and musical performance.
Free AssessmentSetar
No
- Prerequisite
30, 45, 60 minutes
- Duration
Private, group, in-person & online
- Class size
All
- Age range
Credit for VCM certification program
- Specification
The VCM Setar program provides students with high-quality and personalized musical training, from preliminary level to level 10. After completing each level, students can register for the VCM Setar exams to receive constructive feedback from professional instructors and earn a VCM certificate. The program at Vancouver Conservatory of Music encompasses three main areas:
Repertoire
• Each level includes several personalized pieces representing a variety of music from traditional modal system or Dastgah.
• Personalized pieces selected based on psychological preferences and moods.
Improvisation, Etudes, and Technics
• As a inseparable part of the traditional Iranian music, improvisation is designed to empower the students’ brain output similar to learning speaking and writing.
• Technical requirements are designed to support the demands of the repertoire for each level.
• Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.
Musicianship Skills
• A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development of ear training and sight-reading provides students with a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations.
• Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals and requirements of both theoretical understanding and musical performance.
Setar
No
- Prerequisite
30, 45, 60 minutes
- Duration
Private, group, in-person & online
- Class size
All
- Age range
Credit for VCM certification program
- Specification
The RCM piano program provides students with world-class, well-rounded musical training, from elementary through to advanced levels. With the completion of each level, students further hone their skills and develop their ability to play music independently. The program at Vancouver Conservatory of Music encompasses three main areas:
Repertoire
• Each level includes a broad selection of pieces representing a variety of musical styles and historical periods.
• Regular reviews of the repertoire keep the selections fresh and innovative.
• Teachers and students can add favorite pieces through the teacher’s choice selections.
Technical Requirements & Etudes
• Technical requirements are designed to support the demands of the repertoire for each level.
• Technical tests include scales, chords, and arpeggios.
• Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.
Musicianship Skills
• A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development of ear training and sight-reading provides students with a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations.
• Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals and requirements of both theoretical understanding and musical performance.
