[1] His music blends Spanish guitar scales with flamenco improvisation, Latin jazz rhythms, and classical elements.
[2][3][4] Born in Iran of Armenian descent, Armik showed an early talent for music.
At the age of seven, he pawned his watch to buy a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement.
By nine, Armik had completed formal music lessons as well as a rigid instructional regimen.
In 1981, Armik moved to Los Angeles, where he performed with various artists before launching his solo career in 1994 with the album Rain Dancer.