Sanam Pasha
About
Sanam Pasha is an Iranian-born vocalist, composer, songwriter, and vocal coach specializing in Rock, Blues, Metal, Vocal Technique, Solfège, and Music Theory.
A Berklee College of Music alumna (Patti Larkin Scholarship, 2010), Sanam founded Iran's first all-female rock band in 2012 and has performed internationally. Including at Armfest, Armenia, where she won Best Scream Vocalist. With over 20 years of professional experience as a performer and educator, she has coached singers from beginner to advanced levels across multiple styles.
Her teaching method combines functional vocal technique, ear training (solfège), and music theory, tailored to each student's voice and goals. Whether you want to find your rock voice, master blues phrasing, sing without tension, or understand how music works .Sanam guides you step by step.
🌍 Lessons available in English and Persian (Farsi) 🎸 Specialties: Rock Voice · Blues Voice · Vocal Technique · Solfège · Music Theory 🎓 Berklee College of Music · Ministry of Culture Teaching Certification
Teaching Style
My teaching approach is rooted in the Berklee methodology and RSL (Rockschool) framework, welcoming students from complete beginners to advanced singers.
Each lesson is structured around four pillars: Breathing & Support — building the foundation of a healthy, powerful voice Vocal Warm-ups & Sound Production — activating the voice safely before every session Range & Technique — expanding range, registers, tone, and control through targeted exercises Cover Songs — applying technique to real music you love, in styles like Rock, Blues, and Metal
I believe the fastest way to grow as a singer is to work on technique and real songs at the same time — not separately. You'll never just do dry exercises; every session connects directly to music you want to perform.
Whether you're picking up singing for the first time or refining an advanced skill, lessons are fully personalized to your voice, your goals, and your pace.
🌍 Available in English and Persian (Farsi)
Curriculum
Teaching Method: I use a combination of the Berklee College of Music vocal curriculum and the RSL Awards (Rockschool) Vocals syllabus — one of the most respected contemporary music exam boards in the world, active in 50+ countries.
This blend gives students both the creative freedom of Berklee's performance-based approach and the structured progression of RSL's graded system — from foundational technique to advanced vocal performance.
Recommended Texts & Materials:
- 📘 RSL Awards — Rockschool Vocals (Grade 1–8)
- 📘 Berklee Online — Vocal Foundations & Contemporary Singing
- 📘 RSL — Contemporary Music Theory workbooks
- 🎵 Student-selected cover songs (Rock, Blues, Metal, Pop)
- 🎵 Custom warm-up and exercise sheets provided by the teacher
Credentials & Affiliations
🎓 Berklee College of Music — Certificate in Songwriting & Vocals (Patti Larkin Scholarship, 2010)
🏛️ Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance, Iran — Official Teaching Certification (2011)
🎸 RSL Awards (Rockschool), London — Vocals Syllabus Instructor
🌐 ICF (International Coaching Federation) — PCC (Professional Certified Coach)
🏆 Armfest International Rock Festival, Armenia — Best Scream Vocalist Award (2013)
🎤 Founder — Sanam Pasha Band, Iran's first all-female rock band (2012)
🎬 Composer — Movies , animation, and theatrical soundtracks (Iran)
🎵 Jury Member — Iranian Rock Festival competitions
