The Music Gurukul

Hitesh

Hitesh is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has also given music for private albums, background scores for short films and advertisement jingles. The High energy of Bands such as Extreme, Queen and Dave Matthews inspired Hitesh to spend years working on his Guitar playing. He currently spends time composing songs for his band Kamaal Ke Phool.

Ross

Ross is a guitarist for more than fifteen years, he loves experimenting with all genres of music as well as various techniques of guitar playing. Ross first started playing at the age of six and has come a long way since then. Ross has played in a number of Mumbai’s leading bands including “Whatever” and “Rapture”, which played at the Bombay Gymkhana and Hard Rock Café, Lower Parel.  His most recent band being “Second Chance”, where he has contributed to a number of original composition.Ross also plays the Keyboard, Piano and Harmonica and is deeply influenced by guitarists like, Rex Carroll, Bob Hartman, Tommy Emmanuel, Joe Satriani, Andy Mckee, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, the list goes on and on.

Leslie Miranda

Mr. Leslie Miranda picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and has been playing for more than 45 years. He has played guitar for Weekly Konkani Programs on All India Radio in 1974. He has conducted many choir groups for children and has trained children who have won prizes in talent competitions. He has performed at churchs and Shanmukanand Hall. He also has a keen interest and has intensive knowledge of various music software programs.

Chinmay 

Chinmay has been learning the guitar for four years and has  also learnt to play western keyboard. He has played with many bands in the local circuit and has performed all over. He is currently playing with his fusion progressive rock band called Paradigm Shift which is also recording for an upcoming Bollywood movie. He likes more of blues/hard rock style of guitar playing He draws his influences from Eric Johnson, Vinnie Moore, Randy Rhoads, Slash, David Gilmour, John Mayor, etc

 Lakshmi

Lakshmi is a Tutor at PGA and is a talented guitarist and singer. Before discovering the passion for Guitars Lakshmi has been a Bharat Natyam dancer and Carnatic Singer for plus 12 years. She draws inspiration from artists like The Cranberries, Alanis Morrisette and A.R.Rahman.

Suvir Singh

Suvir has been playing the guitar for the past 5 years and has been teaching for the past 2 years. He has been a part of various bands and has played at various shows and has participated in various competitions. Apart from guitars Suvir also learning various other musical instruments like table, keyboards, bass, drums and harmonica. An innovative artist, Suvir loves to experiment with various genres of music ranging from Indian Classical to Jazz and Blues. He draws his inspiration of artists such as John Mclaughlin, George Benson, BB King, John Petrucci, Vikku Vinayakrum etc. Suvir is also learning the intricacies  of sound production and looking forward to a bright musical career. 

Akash Khatwani

  Akash is a self taught guitarist and has come a long way in his guitar playing thanks to hard work, passion and dedication towards music. He started off learning the piano before moving on to guitars. A keen musician, Akash is looking forward to make his career in music. His likes include blues, rock and metal and he draws inspiration from various artists like Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert etc.

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