Arman Peshtmaljyan is a multi-award-winning composer, arranger, pianist/keyboardist, songwriter, and music producer. As a well-known musician in Armenia, he specializes in jazz, folk, pop while constantly pushing the boundaries of musical genres such as Funk, D’n’B, Lo-Fi Hip Hop, Dream Pop, and Psychedelic Soul. As an independent artist, he writes and releases his own compositions, crafting a signature sound rooted in his rich and diverse musical background.

Arman’s musical journey began in his early school years. He mastered multiple instruments, including piano, percussion, guitar, drums, and harmonica. His passion for music deepened as he pursued higher education at the Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas, where he specialized in piano and composition. Later, he continued his studies in Jazz Composition at the Basel Academy of Music, Jazzcampus in Switzerland.

Arman Peshtmaljyan plays in the Armenian State Jazz Orchestra, the leading folk band Armenian Navy Band (BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music), Yerevan Calling, and Zestengusto. He is also the composer, arranger and member of MVF and Goght Bands, shaping their unique sound.

Arman has also produced and arranged music for leading Armenian bands, shaping their sound and contributing to the contemporary Armenian music scene. With over 250 original and collaborative works, he continues to push Armenian music in new directions, blending traditional folk elements with jazz and contemporary styles.

As an artist, Arman has made significant contributions to preserving Armenian folk songs from oblivion. He has rearranged and recorded pieces like “Nstir Im Gyamin” and “Amran Gisher,” marking the first-ever arranged versions of these cultural gems. His recent release, “Zartir Nazelis,” an Armenian “tagh” compiled ethnographically by Komitas Vardapet, showcases his dedication to cultural preservation. His single in the dream pop genre,  “Ays Gisher,” has been recognized as pioneering in Armenia.