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Mohammadreza Ajdari

MohammadReza Ajdari – Composer | Conductor | Global Music Visionary

MohammadReza Ajdari is an Iranian composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful blend of jazz, world music, and cinematic soundscapes. With a formal education in Global Music Performance from the University of Art in Tehran, Ajdari bridges Persian musical traditions with contemporary global genres.

His recent instrumental track "Els"—a deeply emotional composition performed on soprano saxophone—has earned international acclaim and was nominated for the 2025 Hollywood Independent Music Awards in the World Music category. Ajdari has also been recognized by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, the Global Music Awards, and received top honors at the FM Contest for three consecutive years (2021–2023).

Beyond composing, Ajdari is a dedicated educator and author of “Music: The Miracle of Love,” a book exploring the transformative power of music in modern life. His artistic vision is grounded in storytelling through sound, often inspired by nature, human emotions, and themes of inner resilience.

With a growing global presence, Ajdari continues to push musical boundaries while staying rooted in his cultural heritage. He is currently preparing a series of cinematic performances and international collaborations that bring Eastern melodies into dialogue with Western harmony.

Website: www.mrajdari.com

Instagram: @mohammad.reza.ajdari 

Email: [email protected] 

Awards

Hollywood Independent Music Awards 2025

Finalist Nominee – World Music Category

Recognized for his composition “Els” among top global entries in the prestigious Hollywood Independent Music Awards.

 

Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA)

Nominee – Instrumental / World Music

Acknowledged for his fusion of cinematic and Persian-inspired melodies.

 

Global Music Awards

Silver Medal Winner – Instrumental / Composition

Celebrated for excellence in original instrumental composition with international impact.

 

FM Contest International (2021, 2022, 2023)

Top Honors – Composition & Arrangement

Three consecutive-year winner for exceptional creativity and innovation in world music.

 

World Entertainment Awards (WEA)

Certificate of Participation and Nomination

Officially selected and featured as a distinguished artist in the WEA global platform.

 

Bronze Medal – Student Excellence

Awarded by [Organization Name] for training and mentoring three piano students who earned international recognition in performance.

Gear

Instruments:

 

Soprano Saxophone – Yamaha YSS-475

 

Acoustic Guitar – Taylor 214ce

 

Classical Guitar – Yamaha CG192

 

Digital Piano – Yamaha Clavinova CLP Series

 

MIDI Controller – Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII

 

 

Studio Gear:

 

Audio Interface – Universal Audio Apollo Twin X

 

Microphones – Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7B

 

Headphones – Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro

 

Monitors – Yamaha HS8

 

 

Software & Plugins:

 

DAWs: Logic Pro X, Ableton Live

 

Orchestration & Scoring: Sibelius Ultimate

 

Sample Libraries:

 

Spitfire Audio (BBC Symphony Orchestra, Albion ONE)

 

EastWest Quantum Leap

 

Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate

 

Vienna Symphonic Library

 

Soundiron Emotional Piano

 

 

 

Other Tools:

 

iZotope Ozone & RX for mastering and restoration

 

FabFilter Pro Bundle for mixing

 

Waves Audio plugins for dynamics and effects

 

Kontakt (custom patch programming for world instruments)


Tags

> “Ajdari's music is a bridge between continents — it’s both ancient and immediate, cinematic and deeply human.”

— Global Music Awards Jury Panel

 

 

 

> “With ‘Els,’ Ajdari doesn’t just compose a song; he paints an emotional landscape where silence speaks and melody heals.”

— Hollywood Independent Music Awards, 2025

 

 

 

> “His blend of Persian soul and jazz sensibility is as rare as it is beautiful. A true voice of global music.”

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saxophone, soprano

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