Saba Taghiakbari is an Iranian-Canadian soprano, pianist, and music educator based in Vancouver. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance from the University of British Colombia and is currently pursuing her Master of Music in Opera Performance at UBC.
Saba’s performance experience has taken her through Canada and internationally, including opera tours to China, and Czechia. She has sung on small and big stages including Vancouver’s beloved Orpheum theatre, Chan centre, Old auditorium, and many more. Her most recent performance was singing the soprano solo in Mozart’s Requiem, and more concerts and operas to come in the 2026/27 season.
Alongside performing, Saba is passionate about teaching voice and piano to students of different ages, levels, and musical backgrounds. Her teaching focuses on building a strong technical foundation while helping each student develop confidence, musicality, and an understanding of their own instrument. In voice lessons she incorporates healthy vocal techniques, breath, resonance, musicianship, and performance skills, adapting her approach to the individual needs and goals of each singer. Saba Is experienced in singing in multiple languages such as Italian, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Czech, Russian, Farsi, and still continuing to learn more.
At the heart Saba believes in music’s healing powers and gives space for growth and self-expression. She thrives to create a safe and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable exploring their abilities, challenge themselves, and discovering the joy and freedom that can be experienced through music.
Saba is an Iranian-Canadian soprano, pianist, and music educator based in Vancouver. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance from the University of British Colombia and is currently pursuing her Master of Music in Opera Performance at UBC. Saba teaches voice and piano with a focus on healthy technique, musicianship, confidence, and self-expression. She creates a supportive and encouraging environment where each student can develop their individual abilities and build a meaningful connection to music and its healing powers.
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