Program Information

We will offer your child many new and exciting musical opportunities. The Farabius Academy of Music provides one-on-one instruction on multiple Iranian instruments. All students are taught basic instrumental technique, posture, technical exercises, radif* and playing Persian repertoires.

Each online gheychak lesson takes place between a teacher and student for either 30 or 60 minutes. For children's sessions, parents can attend their child's classes.

*Radif is a collection of 300-350 melodic pieces, each one up to 3 minutes in length, used as a basis for improvisation.

Goals:

Our goal is the development of our students to their highest musical level through private lessons. Creating the correct foundation for technique and appropriate repertoire is of utmost importance. Beginner students start with the fundamentals, including the correct way to hold the bow and finger placement, reading music, rhythm, and learning simple songs. Intermediate and advanced students continue to progress with increased proficiency in techniques and significant repertoire. Our gheychak class covers the following subjects:

• Note reading and recognition
• Iranian traditional ornaments
• Counting, rhythm reading
• Technique (scales, arpeggios, harmonics, pizzicati, trill)
• Rudiments of Theory
• Memorization
• Ear training

Levels / Ages offered:

The Farabius Academy of Music provides online private gheychak study at all levels and ages. No experience is needed; anyone can join our programs, and we will ensure you have an enjoyable experience. We provide a variety of learning styles and difficulty levels for our students to make sure each individual can grow at their own pace.

Requirements:

• No skills required; you can be a beginner student
• You will need a gheychak and bow
• The most important part of music study takes place at home; the more you practice, the better you will be
• Get excited about learning gheychak, as an inspired learner learns faster and easier

Repertoire

 Students at all levels will be given a selection of repertoire from multiple eras of music (Traditional, Folk) to study and perfect.

Important Facts & FAQs

• Highly recommended for students of 9 years or older
• Offered but less recommended for students 8 years or younger
• Extremely useful for young and adult learners
• The most effective format for learning technique, traditional repertoire and radif