In 2008-09, Amir attended the Royal College of Music London, one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions.  Here he undertook a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance, studying with Professor Andrew Ball.

He completed the course in July 2009, graduating with distinction - the highest class awarded by the College.

Amir would like to thank the following organisations and individuals who made his time in London possible:

Mr. Neville Arthur, the Australia Business Arts Foundation, the Australian Music Foundation, the Australian National Academy of Music, Mr. John Garran, Mrs. Lois Goodin, Mrs. Heather de Haes, the Ian Potter Cultural Trust, the Royal College of Music, The Swiss Global Artistic Foundation, the Tait Memorial Foundation, the Turnbull Family and the University of Melbourne.