Sanan Mustafayev was born in 1996 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He completed both his Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees at the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts.
Since 2019, he has been engaged in pedagogical activity and has worked as a lecturer at
higher education institutions. His professional interests include music theory, performance
studies, and teaching methodology.
He has participated in various academic and cultural projects and contributed to the
professional development of young musicians.
He currently works as a lecturer at the Faculty of Arts of Karabakh University.

Bachelor’s Degree:
Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts
Major: Acting (Ashiq Art)
2014–2018

Master’s Degree:
Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts
Major: Ashiq Art
2018–2020

Saz Performance; Ashiq Music Studies; Oral Musical Traditions; Improvisation in Folk Music; Folk Instrument Pedagogy