Omid Niavarani is an Iranian percussionist who has a master’s degree in International Music and Cultural Diversity from Hildesheim University in Germany. He has performed in radio and television and has participated in various concerts and festivals.

In addition to his performances, Omid also organizes festivals and concert tours in Iran and Germany. He is also involved in the Golrizan programs in Zorkhaneh (persian traditional sport place)

Currently, Omid Niavarani is working on recording albums of Classical Iranian music, Zorkhaneh music, as well as international music. He also conducts seminars on Iranian classical music, Zorkhaneh music, and Iranian percussion instruments at different universities. He teaches Iranian percussion instruments as well.

His mentors and role models in the research and management field are Professor Dr. Raymond Vogel and Professor Dr. Christiane Detmenn.

Tombak Zurkhaneh: Master Faramarz Najafi Tehrani and Ali Najafi Tehrani.

Tombak: Pedram Khavarzmini

Daf: Shahriar Nazari

He attributes his artistic upbringing to the guidance of Master Faramarz.