Ashkan Hamzehi
Do guitars possess souls? It’s a question of uncertainty. For Ashkan Hamzehi, his guitar has been his most joyful companion for several decades, and he envisions this partnership enduring until old age. A self-taught guitarist, Ashkan recently embarked on formal music education at Berklee Online College of Music. Learning from acclaimed musicians such as Michael Williams, Scotty Johnson, Julie Starling, and Steve Vai, he expands his musical prowess. Drawing inspiration from blues, rock, jazz, and classical genres, Ashkan’s influences include BB King, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, and Tchaikovsky.