Parham Haghighi, a New York-based music producer, singer, pianist, and educator, traces his musical journey back to Mashhad, Iran, where he grew up in a musically talented family. Developing a deep passion for music from a young age, he began his journey mostly through self-teaching and later formal training. Parham’s musical pursuits evolved as he actively participated in choirs and performed as a keyboardist and singer in a rock band. Despite earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, he realized his true calling lay in music and embarked on a transformative path at age 27, moving to the United States in 2012 to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Parham graduated Summa cum Laude in Contemporary Writing and Production with a focus on Vocal Jazz Performance. During his studies he trained under renowned artists such as Javier Limon, Simon Shaheen, and Joyce Moreno. A recipient of Berklee’s esteemed “Outstanding Achievement Award,” he has performed as a vocalist and pianist at music festivals and venues across the US.
With over two decades of experience teaching private and group piano, voice, and theory, he possesses a fervent dedication to education, particularly for children. Since relocating to Brooklyn in 2017, Parham collaborated with Pardis for Children, taking roles ranging from teaching music classes and leading choirs to becoming the music director and assistant executive director. Through these endeavors, he wholeheartedly pursues his musical path, aspiring to enrich the often-overlooked landscape of Iranian music.
