Arsam Music Academy brings together passionate educators, dedicated students, and a love for music that lasts a lifetime.
Arsam Music Academy was founded on a single belief: every person has musical potential waiting to be developed. We combine internationally recognized teaching methods with a deeply personal approach to help students of all ages discover what music means to them.
From our roots in Iran and Montreal to our home in North Vancouver, BC, we have built a community where music is not just taught — it is lived.
To create a vibrant cultural and educational community where passionate educators, artists, performers, and families come together to inspire future generations. Arsam Music Academy is the foundation of a future creative community where music, performance, education, culture, and personal growth come together.
We create inspiring, supportive, and engaging learning experiences that encourage students to enjoy music and keep growing. We do not just teach instruments — we help students understand music as a language of rhythm, creativity, expression, and connection.
Students learn best when they feel interested, encouraged, emotionally connected, and motivated to return to class.
We encourage students to understand music as a language through rhythm, listening, singing, movement, creativity, and expression.
Students grow through opportunities to share music, present themselves, focus, and experience the joy of performing.
Each learning pathway is shaped around the student's needs, goals, age, ability, and musical interests.
Arsam Anvari is a music educator, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Arsam Music Academy. With more than 25 years of teaching experience in Iran and Canada, he has worked with children, adults, schools, daycares, private students, and performance groups.
His teaching philosophy is built on one belief: talent is not something to be discovered — it is something to be developed.
"My greatest achievement is not performing on stage myself — it is watching my students shine on stage."
Began teaching music to children, youth, and adults in Iran — developing the core principles of the Arsam Method over years of hands-on experience.
Expanded teaching practice to Montreal, working with diverse students across ages and cultural backgrounds, refining personalized learning approaches.
Established Arsam Music Academy in North Vancouver, BC — bringing together 25+ years of teaching experience, a team of passionate educators, and a clear mission.
Serving students of all ages across North Vancouver with private lessons, group classes, daycares, birthday programs, and performance opportunities.
Our instructors are passionate musicians and educators with real-world performance experience. Each teacher brings a unique style and expertise to guide students on their musical journey.