TEHRAN (MNA) -- Iranian composer and tar player Kayvan Saket is convinced that people play a determining role in preventing the establishment of unauthorized music schools.

“The development of music schools in Iran over the past few years indicates that Iranian families are encouraging their children to learn how to play a musical instrument. Unfortunately, they send their children to unqualified musicians who, after some time, ruin children’s interest, talent, and energy for the most part,” he added.

Although music schools must operate under the supervision of the Music Office, parents should also verify the musician’s expertise and the music school’s reputation before sending their children there to learn music, he maintained.

He noted that both families and officials are duty bound to pay great attention to the education of the next generation of Iranian artists.

If art is not taught correctly, it will destroy the cultural roots of society, he warned.

He believes that fostering musical culture among students is a music school’s most important responsibility.

Commenting on the rise in the number of music schools seeking teaching licenses, he said that officials should be more discriminating in providing teaching licenses to music schools.

Furthermore, they should also be supervised after they are given licenses, he added.

In addition, the teaching techniques used by musicians in these music schools need to be revised, he said in conclusion.