Parsa Rasouli

The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

Publications

Parsa Rasouli

Azam Bastanfard

The Persian Piano Corpus: A Collection Of Instrument-Based Feature Extracted Data Considering Dastgah

Abstract

The research in the field of music is rapidly growing, and this trend emphasizes the need for comprehensive data. Though researchers have made an effort to contribute their own datasets, many data collections lack the requisite inclusivity for comprehensive study because they are frequently focused on particular components of music or other specific topics.

We have endeavored to address data scarcity by employing an instrument-based approach to provide a complete corpus related to the Persian piano. Our piano corpus includes relevant labels for Persian music mode (Dastgah) and comprehensive metadata, allowing for utilization in various popular research areas.

The features extracted from 2022 Persian piano pieces in The Persian Piano Corpus (PPC) have been collected and made available to researchers, aiming for a more thorough understanding of Persian music and the role of the piano in it in subsequent steps.

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Parsa Rasouli

Azam Bastanfard

The Persian Piano Corpus (Data)

Abstract

The Persian Piano corpus is a comprehensive collection of Persian piano music, spanning from early composers to contemporary figures. It has been meticulously compiled and made publicly accessible, aiming to enable researchers to explore specialized investigations and contribute to new discoveries.

The instrument-based approach provides a complete corpus related to the Persian piano, including relevant labels and comprehensive metadata. The features extracted from 2022 Persian piano pieces aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Persian music and piano role.

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IELTS Scores

Overall

Reading

7.5

Listening

Writing

Speaking

6.5

Education

University of Freiburg
Oct 2025 - Present
Master of Science in Computer Science
Azad University - Karaj Branch
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
CGPA: 17.81 / 20
Last 2 years GPA: 18.3 / 20
Thesis: "The Persian Piano Corpus: A Collection of Instrument-Based Feature-Extracted Data Considering Dastgah"
Awarded: Top 5% among more than 300 Computer Engineering students
Danesh Entekhab Gymnasium
Sep 2016 - Jul 2019
High School Diploma in Experimental Sciences
Total GPA: 18.25 / 20
Admission: Based on entrance test for gifted school

Work Experiences

AI Solutions & Consulting Instructor
Aug 2025 - Oct 2025
Company: Careerpreneur Academy, Online
Delivered training on AI strategy, automation tools, and prompt engineering to 50+ participants
Mentored participants in developing real-world AI consulting projects
Founder & AI Developer
Jul 2025 - Sep 2025
Company: Khodkar AI (khodkarai.com), Karaj, Iran
Established AI automation company specializing in marketing optimization and digital operations
Architected AI integration frameworks for 5+ client projects
Content Developer & AI Specialist
Aug 2023 - Sep 2025
Company: Famco Corp (famcocorp.ae), Tehran, Iran
Engineered 3 custom AI tools that accelerated content production workflows by 60%
Created SEO-optimized content for 350+ products supporting e-commerce initiatives
Co-Founder of Chilik
Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
Company: Chilik Studio, Karaj, Iran
Co-founded stock photography marketplace, managing website development and marketing strategy
Managed website development, marketing, and content expansion

Academic Experience

Research Assistant
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
Dr. Azam Bastanfard's AI Lab
Teaching Assistant
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Theory of Languages and Machines (Dr. Javad Mohammadzadeh)