About
Mohammad Reza Azadehfar’s research and publications in music focus on Iranian music, rhythm, and music interdisciplinary studies. He has received five grants for researches in University of London, University of Arts, and INSF. He is an academic member of Faculty of Music at University of Arts Tehran and ex-dean of Music Faculty. Education
1980-2001
21 years playing dulcimer and drum (Santur, Tombak and Daff).
1981-1987
6 years of education at Isfahan Music Conservatory.
1988-93
BA in Cinema, Structure of Film Music, at The University of Arts, Tehran, Iran.
1993-96
MA in Research of the Arts, thesis: “A General Training of Iranian Music” at Art and Architecture Faculty, Tehran, Iran.
1999-2003
PhD in Ethnomusicology, thesis: “Rhythmic Structure in Iranian Music” at the University of Sheffield, UK.
2003-2004
Research Fellowship in Ethnomusicology (The Impact of Rhythmic Cycles in Improvisation: A Cross-cultural Study, Iran and India) in SOAS University of London, UK. Publications
Monograph Books:
2019
Music Tourism: A Strategy for Sustainable Urban and Rural Development in Iran, by Nashr Markaz. Tehran. ISBN 978-964-213-431-1 [Persian].
2018
Third Edition of Rhythmic Structure in Iranian Music (including an added chapter on comparative study of Iranian rhythmic cycles and Indian Tāla, [in press] by University of Arts, Iran. [English].
2017
Melodic Structure in Iranian Music, [in press] by Nashr Markaz. Tehran. [Persian, an English version is in progress].
2017
The Basics of Melody Creation in Iranian Composition, published by Nashr Markaz. Tehran. ISBN 978-964-213-332-1 [Persian].
2016
Music in Islamic Philosophy and Theosophy, A Short Introduction, published by Nashr Markaz. Tehran. ISBN 9789642133079 [Persian].
2014
General Knowledge of Music: An Insight to Iranian Music Theory, Dastgāh System, Musical Instruments and Music History, Published by Ney, Tehran. ISBN 978-964-185-378-7 [Persian].
2011
Second Edition of Rhythmic Structure in Iranian Music, published by University of Arts, Iran ISBN: 964-6218-47-4 (9789646218475) [English].
2011
Iranian Music Marketing published by Iranian Institute for Research of Culture, Art and Communications, Tehran, Iran ISBN: 6005818309 [Persian].
2006
Rhythmic Structure in Iranian Music (Book accompanying with two audio CDs, (402 pages, published by University of Arts, Iran) ISBN: 964-6218-47-4 (9789646218475) [English].
1996
General Training of Iranian Music (in two volumes, 604 pages) [Persian]. ISBN: 964-91537-2-1, [Persian].
Edited Books and Book Sections:
2022
“Cultural beliefs and religious practice in the field: Muslim women’s ceremonies in Iran” in Routledge Companion to Ethics in Ethnomusicology, ed. Beverley Diamond and Jonathan P. J. Stock [English].
2016
The Arts (Official Book of Grade 10, Secondary Schools in Iran) and Teacher Guides, published by Iranian Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Textbook Developments Office. Tehran. Student Book ISBN 978-964-05-2591-3 & Teacher Guide ISBN: 9789640526941 [Persian].
2016
Art and Ethics Published by Soroush Mehr, Tehran, Iran ISBN: 978-600301941 [Persian].
2013
Theoretical and Practical Bases of Film Music: An Essay on Film Music in the World of Islam, Published by Soroush Mehr, Tehran, Iran ISBN: 978-6001755309 [Persian].
2011
Epic and Music, published by Iranian Institute for Research of Culture, Art and Communications, Tehran, Iran ISBN: 6005574809 [Persian].
1992
Specialised Textbook of Concurs on Arts (Entrance University Exams), Published by Jahad Daneshgahi Publication [Persian].
1992
The 3000 Test of Art Concurs, Published by Jahad Daneshgahi Publication [Persian]Projects
2019-2020
Developing a computer game for blind teenagers by aid of music
Cooperation of Tehran University of Arts and Tabriz Islamic Arts
2014-2017
Developing Program in Music Tourism in Iran
Iran National Science Foundation, INSF
2012-2014
Melodic Structure in Iranian Music
Iran National Science Foundation, INSF
2009-2011
A Consideration of Iranian Philosophical and Theosophical Views toward Music and their acceptances by Iranian Youth
Iran National Science Foundation, INSF
2008-2009
Sharing Ground in Structural bases of Ethical Songs.
Organization: Islamic Research Division of Hozeh Honari, Tehran
2008-2009
Applied Criticism: Utilities of Interdisciplinary Approaches in Music Critics
The Iranian Academy of Arts
2006-2007
Conceptualization of Melody Types of Iranian Radīf: A Multidisciplinary Study in Assisting Youth to Employ Traditional Dastgāh-ha in Improvisation.
Music Sect. of Tehran City Council
Memberships
2018-2020
vice-President in Research & Technology, University of Arts, Tehran
2017-2018
vice-chancellor of Research Office of Music Faculty, Tehran University of Arts
2016-2019
Editorial Board of Honar-ha-ye Ziba Music and Theatre Journal published by College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2015-
Editorial Board of Analytical Approaches to World Music (AAWM)
2014-
ICTM Liaison Officer for Iran
2010-2014
Dean of Music Faculty, University of Arts, Tehran
2009-2015
Member of Iranian Higher Education Association
2005-2020
Music Faculty, Arts University of Tehran, Iran (full-time Professor).
2003-2004
Research fellow at SOAS University of London, UK.
2002-2004
Teaching music at the Department of Music, The University of Sheffield, UK (part-time).
2000-2003
Committee member of British Forum for Ethnomusicology, UK.
1997-1999
Editor of Music Magazine of University of Arts, Tehran, Iran.
1993-1996
Director of Music Dep. of Khavaran Culture House, Iran (full-time).
1991-1999
Teaching music at the Music Faculty, University of Arts, Tehran, Iran (part-time).
1985-1988
Teaching music at the Isfahan Music Conservatory, Iran (part-time).
