Musician · Performer · Educator
Balaban Virtuoso
Bridging cultures through the ancient voice of the Balaban — from Istanbul to the world stage.
The Instrument
The Balaban is a double-reed pipe with a hauntingly beautiful, dull and light sound. With its cylindrical bore, eight finger holes and one thumb hole, it carries the musical heritage of Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey.
What I Do
International concerts and collaborations with artists across genres, bringing the Balaban to new audiences.
Workshops including Berklee College of Music, and a complete 40-lesson online Balaban course.
Developer of specialized microphones for traditional woodwind instruments and Balaban education platforms.
Online Course
40 comprehensive video lessons taking you from complete beginner to advanced performer. Learn circular breathing, traditional Azerbaijani repertoire and modern performance techniques.
Bookings & Collaborations
Concerts, recordings, workshops and cross-genre collaborations.