Faculty

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Ratnesh Kumar

Piano, Synthesiser, Electronic keyboard

Proficient and specialized both in vocal & instrumental forms of music- Indian and western, Ratnesh worked at several international music institutes of repute as mentor, music teacher and dean during last 15 years. He also served as visiting faculty in renowned.

music institutes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia and was won several accolades for his contribution in teaching music. Ratnesh has been passionate about teaching children and forge relationships with them that help build a sense of confidence and enable them to grow as learners. With experience working at both the elementary and high school levels, as well as in activities outside the traditional classroom, he has a diverse background with much to offer.

Sanjeev Shankar

Shehnai

Sanjeev Shankar belongs to illustrious lineage of musicians of the ‘banaras gharana.’ Recipient of the Prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Ustad Bismillah Khan “Yuva Puraskar and Aditya Vikram Birla Puraskar. Sanjeev Shankar has been featured in many Music albums some of which are “Taal Tantra the Sixth Sense’, “Baul and Beyond” “Traveller” by Anoushka Shankar and also featured in the music album ‘les Rives.’

Hailed as one of the foremost young musicians who is carrying the 300 years old family tradition and the art of Shehnai playing forward to a new level, Sanjeev Shankar's music represent a blend of traditional classical music with modern approach.

Dr. Indresh Mishra

Hindustani Classical Vocal

Dr. Indresh Mishra is an eminent Indian Classical Vocalist representing the Banaras Gharana. He is a proficient Khyal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti and Kajari, Hori, Ghato, Sohar, Tappa.

He is following the classical tradition of Benaras which resemble the pure and different category of singing. Guru . PadmaBhibhushan Dr.Pt.Chhannulal Mishra ji.

Sujit Kumar Ojha

Hindustani Classical Vocal & Light music

Performing in India and abroad like USA, Europe and Gulf countries for more than 18 years, Sujit Ojha has numerous awards and honors to his credit like ‘ARYA RATNA' award in the year 1999, BABA ALLAUDDIN KHAN AWARD in 2003 and ‘SANGEET SADHAK' SAMMAN in 2011, and has won applause from connoisseurs and critics alike. Besides being a part of the famous Gandharva choir, he is also a faculty member at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya New Delhi, of Hindustani classical vocal music since year 2000.

He is also a member of the Governing Body, Delhi University from the year 2016. Sujit has also been performing regularly in Delhi Vidhan Sabha since last 12 years.

Anand Shankar

Tabla

Anand Shankar belongs to a family of renowned musicians from Varanasi. Having taught from Pt. Anup Ghosh and Pt. Vinod Pathak in Tabla for more than 20 years, he taught music in South Delhi Polytechnic College for Woman’s for 10 years and also in Presidium School Dwarka in New Delhi for for 3 years.

He participated in major music festivals in India and around the world. Pt. Ravi Shankar Music Festival, Republic Day and Independence Day Celebrations, Baba Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan, Pt. Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Festival, Jalsa Ghar Calcutta etc. He also represented India in various international music forms held in Thailand, France, Portugal, U.A.E. Bangladesh and West Africa.