Rasadokht “Rasa” Ahmadi is a pianist, sound engineer, and music educator originally from Tehran, Iran. Fascinated by music from childhood, she began piano lessons at eight and entered the Tehran Music School at twelve, knowing she wanted to pursue a life in music. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and completed Orff Schulwerk certification in children’s music education. After moving to the United States in 2023, she discovered a new passion for Electronic Music while expanding her studies into Audio and Music Production at Youngstown State University. At SMARTS, she teaches Adventures in Piano, Music and Movement, and Early SMARTS Music, as well as contributing to curriculum development.

Rasa’s artistry bridges traditions and technologies: her classical piano training and Persian Santoor performance meet her skills in sound engineering, digital audio production, and a growing versatility with instruments like guitar and ukulele. She brings this broad musical background into her teaching and is especially passionate about the emotion’s children experience as they discover music. Outside the classroom, she is an avid adventurer and yogi, committed to helping young people grow not only through music but also through a thoughtful, connected relationship with the world around them.