Who We Are

More Than a Music School.
A Place to Grow.

Arsam Music Academy brings together passionate educators, dedicated students, and a love for music that lasts a lifetime.

Our Story

Music Education Built on Belief & Experience

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.

Academy Music class

Our Vision

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.

Our Mission

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.

Engagement First

Students learn best when they feel interested, encouraged, emotionally connected, and motivated to return to class.

Music Before Instrument

We encourage students to understand music as a language through rhythm, listening, singing, movement, creativity, and expression.

Performance & Confidence

Students grow through opportunities to share music, present themselves, focus, and experience the joy of performing.

Personalized Development

Each learning pathway is shaped around the student's needs, goals, age, ability, and musical interests.

Arsam Anvari
25+ Years Teaching
Our Founder

Meet Arsam Anvari,
Founder & Music Educator

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."

25+ Years of Teaching
3 Countries
12+ Instruments

A Journey Through Music & Teaching

Iran

Early Career in Iran

Began teaching music to children, youth, and adults in Iran — developing the core principles of the Arsam Method over years of hands-on experience.

Mtl

Montreal, Canada

Expanded teaching practice to Montreal, working with diverse students across ages and cultural backgrounds, refining personalized learning approaches.

2020

Founded Arsam Music Academy

Established Arsam Music Academy in North Vancouver, BC — bringing together 25+ years of teaching experience, a team of passionate educators, and a clear mission.

Now

Growing Community

Serving students of all ages across North Vancouver with private lessons, group classes, daycares, birthday programs, and performance opportunities.

Our Team

Meet Our Skilled & Experienced Tutors

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.

Avin

Avin

Piano
Darya

Darya

Piano
Leila

Leila

French
Arsam

Arsam

Kids, Handpan, Guitar