Yar Jan

Born in the town of Metsamor (Armavir Province). In 1995-2005 Hrant Muradyan studied at Metsamor Secondary School No. 1; in 2005-2011 at the Yerevan State College of Informatics; in 2006-2008 he served in the army; in 2011-2016 he studied at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (bachelor's degree); in 2013-2016 at the Yerevan State College of Pop and Jazz Art (class of Ruben Matevosyan, solo singer); and in 2016-2018 at Yerevan State Pedagogical University (master's degree: choral conductor, solo singer). Hrant Muradyan is a top-placed participant in a number of international and interstate competitions and a member of the jury of international and national competitions. He is the author of more than a hundred songs, which are performed by various ensembles and singers. Since 2012 he has been a member of the Union of Ashughs. Since 2014: founder of the Muradyan Vocal Studio in Yerevan. 2016: lecturer in folk singing at the Charles Aznavour State College of Culture and Art; since 2016: participant in the "Premiera" ("Premiere") project of the Shant TV company, winning the top categories; since 2017: soloist of the Aram Merangulyan Folk Instruments Ensemble of the Public Radio; since 2022: teacher at the G. Budaghyan Art School; 2024: teacher at the Aram Manukyan military training school; 2022: member of the Armenian Copyright Holders' Council. Hrant Muradyan has received numerous letters of gratitude and certificates of honour.