Hi, My name is Ali Massoudi. I’m a Percussionist, Writer and Music instructor.
2509-35 Hollywood Ave. Toronto, ON, M2N0A9
Cell: 416-566-5850 Email: ali.massoudi52@gmail.com
About me
Highlights of Skills and Qualifications
- Over twenty years of experience of active involvement in playing and writing about percussion
- Giving performances around the world along with well-known musicians from Iran and other countries
- Professional percussion instructor with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills utilizing good judgment and discretion in maintaining trainee confidentiality
- Proficient in Computer programs i.e. Microsoft Office suite and able to navigate all internet exploration and search engines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute as a positive and effective team member in a complex and fast paced work environment
- Fluency in English and Farsi
Relevant Work History
- Member of Massyr Ensemble 2019-present
- Leader of East Ensemble 2019- peresent
- Member of Partow Ensemble 2018- present
- Member of Najva Ensemble 2018- present
- Member of Flaminco Arabia Ensemble 2018- present
- Member of Avaye Shaghi Ensemble 2018
- Music instructor in Heidari Music School 2018- present
- Music instructor in Zangouleh Music School 2018- present
- Member of Barg Ensemble 2017
- Member of Shiraz Ensemble 2017
- Leader of Navaye Kimia Ensemble 2016 – present
- Member of Andalib Ensemble 2016
- Assistant of Artistic for Azadeh Music Academy 2012 – 2016
- Leader of Tabourak Ensemble 2012
- Member of Mahtabrou Ensemble 2012
- Member of Eal Ensemble 2010
- Guest musician in IRIB Symphony Orchestra 2010 – 2013
- Music instructor in Delshodegan Music Academy 2008
- Music instructor in Azadeh Music Academy 2008 – 2016
- Member of Hamnavazane Mehr Ensemble 2008
- Guest musician in IRIB National Music Orchestra 2008 – 2009
- Music instructor in Kordbache Music Academy 2007 – 2011
- Music instructor in Shams Music Academy 2008 – 2009
- Professional member of Iran House of Music 2007 – 2016
- Music instructor in Pouria Music Academy 2007 – 2010
- Member of Naghmeye Kimia Ensemble 2007 – 2008
- Member of Tehran Symphony Orchestra 2007 – 2011
- Guest musician in Iran National Music Orchestra 2007
- Member of IRIB Kordish Ensemble 2004 -2009
- Music instructor in Parham Music Academy 2004 – 2012
- Leader of Golzar Ensemble 2003
- Member of IRIB Traditional Ensemble 2002 – 2004
- Member of IRIB Percussion Ensemble 2002 – 2009
- Member of Parnian Ensemble 1999
- Music instructor in Nava Music Academy 1997
- Music instructor in KhoshNahad Music Academy 1997 – 2000
- Private percussion instructor 1995 – present
Performances
- Navaye Kimia Ensemble, Toronto ( Video Recording)
- Happening Festival, Toronto ( Livestream) 2020
- Tirgan Nowruz Festival with Massyr Ensemble, Toronto ( Video Recording) 2020
- ATAMA project, composed and conducted by Nahel al Halabi, Toronto 2020
- Tour Concert with Flamenco Arabia Ensemble ( Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal) 2020
- Massyr Ensemble, Toronto 2019
- Tirgan Festival with Diar Band, Toronto 2019
- Tirgan Festival with Mehdi Karbasi, Toronto 2019
- Cultura Festival with Navaye Kimia Ensemble, Toronto 2019
- Partow Ensemble, Toronto 2019
- Najva Ensemble, Toronto 2018-2019
- Arabic Music Festival with Flaminco Arabia Ensemble, Toronto 2018
- “Notes of Hope” Opera composed by ICOT, conducted by Maziar Heidari 2018
- Tirgan Nowruz Festival with Avaye Sharghi Ensemble 2018
- “Forbbiden” Opera composed by Afarin Mansouri and directed by Micheal Mori 2018
- Tirgan Festival with Ramiz Guliev and Maziar Heidari, Toronto 2017
- Tirgan Festival with Navaye Kimai Ensemble, Toronto 2017
- Tirgan Nowruz Festival (workshop), Toronto 2017
- Navaye Kimia Ensemble, Toronto 2016- 2019
- Barg Ensemble,Toront 2017
- Shiraz Ensemble,Toronto 2017
- Navaye Kimia Ensemble,Toronto 2016-2018
- Andalib Ensemble, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal 2016
- Tehran Symphony Orchestra conducted by Shahrd Rohani, Tehran 2013
- Tehran Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nader Morteza Pour, Tehran 2011 – 2013
- Tehran Symphony Orchestra conducted by Manouchehr Sahbai, Tehran, Italy (Rome), France (Strasburg), Netherlands (Rotterdam), Switzerland (Bern), Belgium (Brussels) 2010
- IRIB Symphony Orchestra, Tehran 2010 – 2013
- Eal Ensemble,Tehran, France (Paris), Turkey (Ankara, Konya) 2010
- National Instruments Ensemble,China ( Shanghai) 2010
- IRIB Percussion Ensemble,Tehran 2010
- Mahtabrou Ensemble, Tehran 2009
- Taranome Jan Ensemble,Tehran, Germany ( Berlin, Frankfurt, Koln, Hamburg ), Cuba ( Havana ) 2008 – 2015
- Hamnavazane Mehr Ensemble,Tehran 2008
- Naghmeye Kimia Ensemble,Tehran, Germany (Berlin, Munich), Austria (Vienna) 2008 – 2009
- Tehran Symphony Orchestra conducted by Majid Entezami, Tehran, Shiraz, Semnan, Gorgan 2008 – 2013
- Iran National Music Orchestra conducted by Farhad Fakhreddini, Tehran 2008
- IRIB National Music Orchestra, Tehran 2008 – 2009
- IRIB Kordish Ensemble,Tehran 2005 -2006
- Golzar Ensemble,Tehran 2003
- Parnian Ensemble,Tehran 1999
- “Simorgh” play directed by Asghar Farhadi 1997
Certification
- RBC Award from Neighbourhood Arts Network 2018
- Instruction Certificate, Iranian Ministry of Guidance 2007-2016
Publications and Recording
- Playing in the album ( Passing Through the Dark) 2020
- Playing in the album ( Partow) 2019
- Fifty Lessons for Tonbak ( Book) 2016
- Ffty Lessons for Daf ( Book) 2016
- Fifty Lessons for Udu ( Book) 2016
- Playing in more than fifty sound tracks for IRIB 2001 – 2010
- Training of the Tonbak (Book) 1998
- Training of the Daf (Book) 1997