Afgan R. — Piano Teacher — Downtown Montreal, Montreal

2000–2004: Completed initial music education at a music college, graduating with honors as a classical pianist. In the same graduation year, won 1st prize at the 9th National Classical Piano Competition. 2004–2008 Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Musicology and Fortepiano from the Uzeyir Hajibeyov Baku Music Academy, graduating with highest honors. Building on a strong classical foundation, independently studied and mastered jazz improvisation techniques and methods. Regular annual participant in the Baku International Jazz Festival. 2011- Expanded international horizon by performing at the Perm Jazz Festival in Russia.Cultural Ambassador (2011): Invited as a performing musician representing Azerbaijani culture during official cultural days across France, Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Achieved significant international success as a semi-finalist at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Competition in Switzerland. Represented Azerbaijan at the Caucasian Jazz Festivals in Georgia. Orchestral Collaboration: Shared the stage with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra at the Bozar concert hall in Brussels, Belgium. 2015–2017: I lived in New York and regularly joined jam sessions at the Smalls Jazz Club and gained great experience. 2019–Present: I have been working as a music teacher. Currently, I am studying Jazz Performance in the Master's program at McGill University, in the class of Jean-Michel Pilc.

Comprehensive jazz piano lessons tailored for all ages and skill levels, focusing on jazz composition, jazz harmony, arrangement techniques, jazz theory, including the proper understanding and application of scales, and the development of improvisation skills. The content covers a variety of jazz genres, including blues, swing, and modern jazz, helping students develop their creative musical expression.