PERSIAN ROOTS. A SHARED RHYTHM.

A life
in rhythm.

Arezoo Koochakan

آرزو کوچکان

Daf & Tanbour player, educator and music producer. Bringing Persian musical traditions to life in Los Angeles and beyond.

MEET AREZOO

Rooted in tradition.
Open to possibility.

Arezoo Koochakan is a Los Angeles–based percussionist, Daf and Tanbour player, Daf instructor, and music producer. Her work brings Persian musical traditions into conversation with contemporary sounds through performance, education, and music production.

As founder and director of LA Daf Ensemble, she has established and led ensembles, including women’s and youth groups, and organized performances at concerts and cultural festivals across the United States. Her work creates opportunities for musicians to grow, connect, and perform together.

Her performance experience includes the 66th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, Persian New Year celebrations in Los Angeles, and international music festivals featuring cross-cultural collaborations.

Through private lessons, group classes, online instruction, workshops, and masterclasses, Arezoo teaches students of all ages. Her structured, personalized approach develops rhythmic precision, Daf technique, improvisation, and ensemble playing, helping each student build confidence and musical expression.

As a freelance music producer and arranger, she collaborates with Iranian vocalists and instrumentalists on traditional and contemporary projects, combining Persian rhythms with modern arrangements.

Languages: Persian (native) · English (fluent)

Many voices.
One rhythm.

A community built around Persian percussion, shared practice, and the joy of performing together. Discover the ensemble and express your interest in becoming part of LA Daf.