Kimia Percussion Academy

Kimia Percussion Academy Persian Percussion Instrument Player Jalal Kimia is a Persian Percussionist born and raised in Iran. Later, he continued his training with Master Pejman Hadadi.

He started learning Iranian famous frame drum (Daf) at age 16 under the guidance of Meysam Afshin and Behzad Mahjoobi. After some time he felt compelled to learn the other main Persian percussion instrument (Tombak) and started training under Master Dariush Eshaghi. Based in Washington DC, Jalal Kimia has been teaching Daf in collaboration with various institutes including Ava Music School, Studio

Muse, and Pars Place Music Institute for several years. Following his dream of creating a Daf ensemble here in the Washington D.C. area, he started Rumi Daf Ensemble with his best followers/students in 2018. The Rumi Daf Ensemble Inception, led by Jalal, is his passion and his aspiration. He has performed as a Daf player with various Iranian traditional and folk music groups, including Simorq, Koobang, Bamdad, Pejvak and Delshodegan, in many concerts and festivals in Iran, China, Thailand, and the United States. He participated in the Festival of Traditional Maghami Music in North Khorasan (2002), The Art and Cultural Festival of Iran-Thailand in Ayutthaya with Bamdad Ensemble as a percussionist (2012), and as a Daf player in a performing theater and music project about Ferdowsi directed by Reza Saberi (2000). His latest performances were with Pejvak Iranian traditional music band led by Master Behfar Bahadoran at Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center (2017), and “from an Ancient Legacy” concert led by Master Mehdi Bagheri at Ritz-Carlton at Tysons Corner VA (2018). Jalal has organized the weekly Daf/Drum circle at Iranian American Community Center (IACC) focusing on representing and introducing Persian percussion instruments to Iranians and non-Iranians alike. As an Iranian Percussion Instructor, he also currently holds a music workshop for “Roshan Institute for Persian Studies” at the University of Maryland since 2014.

08/02/2026

Dayereh Azeri Group Performance | 3rd Annual Kimia Percussion Academy Student Recital

Performers: Ruhi Afnan, Roya Shambayati, Nasrin Ejtemaee, Rozita Ruzbeh, Asal Haghani

Virginia, 2026

07/31/2026

Tombak Ensemble Performance by my wonderful students at the 3rd Annual Kimia Percussion Academy Student Recital.

Performers: Kasra Nazari, Nasrin Ejtemaee, and Mojgan Charkhi.

Virginia, 2026

The 3rd Kimia Percussion Academy Recital Featuring Daf, Tombak and Dayereh StudentsSummer 2026
07/31/2026

The 3rd Kimia Percussion Academy Recital
Featuring Daf, Tombak and Dayereh Students
Summer 2026

گوشه‌هایی از یک روز فراموش‌نشدنی 🎶🥁 :سومین رسیتال هنرجویان دف، تمبک و دایرهدر مسیر حرفه‌ای من، هیچ چیز به اندازه‌ی دیدن ...
07/29/2026

گوشه‌هایی از یک روز فراموش‌نشدنی 🎶🥁 :سومین رسیتال هنرجویان دف، تمبک و دایره

در مسیر حرفه‌ای من، هیچ چیز به اندازه‌ی دیدن پیشرفت هنرجویانم و ایجاد ذوق و اشتیاق یادگیری در آن‌ها برایم رضایت‌بخش و ارزشمند نیست. دیدن اینکه هر کدام از آن‌ها با تلاش، تمرین و عشق، قدمی به جلو برمی‌دارند، بزرگ‌ترین انگیزه برای ادامه‌ی این مسیر است.

از هنرجویان عزیزم برای پشتکار و تعهدشان، و از خانواده‌ها برای حمایت و همراهی همیشگی‌شان صمیمانه سپاسگزارم. ❤️

به امید خلق لحظات بیشتر با موسیقی و ادامه‌ی این سفر زیبا. 🎵

Ruhi Afnan Rozi Ta Rosa Sherafat Raheleh Tousi

A beautiful moment from our student recital — celebrating the dedication, passion, and musical journey of my amazing stu...
07/28/2026

A beautiful moment from our student recital — celebrating the dedication, passion, and musical journey of my amazing students. Proud of each and every one of them. 🎶❤️🥁
Kimia Percussion Academy Students Recital 2026

I'm so excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Student Music Recital! 🎶It's truly an honor to celebrate another year of ...
07/16/2026

I'm so excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Student Music Recital! 🎶

It's truly an honor to celebrate another year of growth, dedication, and beautiful music with our students and community. I'm incredibly grateful to continue serving our community through music education and to watch these students grow as musicians and performers.

📅 Sunday, July 26
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 The Falls Church Episcopal

This recital is free to attend, and everyone is welcome! We'd love to have you join us to support our students and celebrate their musical journey.

Please RSVP using the reservation link in this post so we can prepare for everyone: https://www.jalalkimia.com/event-list

I can't wait to share this special afternoon with you! ❤️🥁

Thanks,
Jalal Kimia

آموزش موسیقی فقط یادگرفتن یک ساز نیست؛یادگرفتن صبر، تمرکز، اعتماد به نفس و ارتباط با ریشه های فرهنگی مان است.برای کودکان...
06/22/2026

آموزش موسیقی فقط یادگرفتن یک ساز نیست؛
یادگرفتن صبر، تمرکز، اعتماد به نفس و ارتباط با ریشه های فرهنگی مان است.

برای کودکانی که خارج از ایران بزرگ می شوند، موسیقی راهی است برای حفظ زبان دل و ریشه هایشان 🎶⁩

Tonight in Reston, VA, we're coming together for a gentle Meditative Drum Circle—a chance to pause, connect, and share p...
06/01/2026

Tonight in Reston, VA, we're coming together for a gentle Meditative Drum Circle—a chance to pause, connect, and share positive energy.

I'd love to see you there. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who could use an evening of peace and connection.

Reservation: https://www.jalalkimia.com/event-details/drum-circle-49

Another wonderful Drum Circle session at Sandy Spring Museum🥁✨So grateful for the energy, rhythm, and beautiful communit...
05/26/2026

Another wonderful Drum Circle session at Sandy Spring Museum🥁✨
So grateful for the energy, rhythm, and beautiful community we continue to create together.
Every gathering brings new connections, joy, and unforgettable moments through music.

Dear friends,Tonight in Reston, VA, we’re gathering for a gentle "Meditative Drum Circle". A space to breathe, connect, ...
05/04/2026

Dear friends,
Tonight in Reston, VA, we’re gathering for a gentle "Meditative Drum Circle".
A space to breathe, connect, and send love and hope for our beloved Iran and our People during these challenging times.
I’d be so happy to see you there — and feel free to share this with anyone who might need a moment of peace.
Reservation: https://www.jalalkimia.com/event-details/drum-circle-46

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