Bahar Badieitabar is an Iranian oud player, composer, and educator whose work spans Iranian classical music, contemporary concert music, jazz, and free improvisation. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Presidential Scholarship, her unique background influences her approach to composition and improvisation, creating music that reflects her extensive exploration and creativity. Bahar has taught workshops on Iranian classical music at institutions like Silkroad and won first place at the Iranian Youth National Music Festival for two consecutive years. She has performed at prestigious venues like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and National Sawdust, as well as festivals in Iran and the U.S., including the New York Oud Festival. Bahar has been a member of Danilo Perez's Global Jazz Messengers, she has performed with luminaries including John Patitucci, Brian Blade, Danilo Perez, and Bruno Raberg. Bahar recently completed her master’s degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.