Sirojiddin Juraev (also spelled Sirajoddin Juraev) comes from a lineage of dutar players in his native region of northern Tajikistan, continuing the tradition from his father and grandfather. He studied music at the Music College in Khujand and at Khujand University, and after that under Abduvali Abdurashidov at the Academy of Maqom in Dushanbe, where he now teaches at the National Conservatory and is a member of The Academy of Maqâm ensemble. His style is close to the Ferghana style.