--- title: "Meet the Music Mentors at 88: Your Guide to Learning in Mumbai" description: "Get to know the founders and expert music teachers at 88 - The Piano Academy. From piano to vocal coaching, our team helps students of all ages find their sound." canonical: https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes/meet-the-team-our-mentors-founders last_updated: 2026-02-15 --- # Meet the Team: The Mentors Behind 88 Tribe Verified · Performing live at Mumbai's NCPA yearly. By [88 - The Piano Academy](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy) · Online classes and at studio in Tardeo, Mumbai · ₹3,200 per month (estimate) Part of [Music & Performing Arts Classes](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/88thepianoacademy/music-performing-arts-classes/gallery) We believe music is about more than reading notes; it is about finding your joy. Get to know the team who turns that philosophy into daily practice. ## Photos and videos - ![Our founders, Shivani and Vivek, are siblings who turned their shared love of music into the best music academy. Their passion and dedication are the foundation of our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76293f56-a102-4263-8912-c5d7eb6e4c8a) - ![A teacher gives a thumbs up with his students. Our mentors are not just instructors; they are role models and cheerleaders for our young musicians.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3a8298c-2b42-4bae-8a82-3345cd87533c) - ![Not all heroes wear capes. Our co-founder Vivek waits patiently with a young performer during a sound check, showing the care and support that defines our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e9a23a0-0df4-4c13-b428-21f936f4d7a9) - ![It started with a dream and a piano. Today, our co-founder Vivek leads not just with skill, but with the heart of a father, nurturing every student in the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26f2b85c-12db-43fc-be54-9f472e358603) - ![A father in the audience claps the loudest and cheers the hardest. This image also represents our teachers, who are the biggest supporters of their students' success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4989cba-5652-4329-8602-67ff57e2392a) - [Video: Our founder, Shivani, speaks about her passion for teaching our youngest students in the 'Introduction to Music' program. She loves seeing them perform at such a young age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df2f78d5-505b-48fc-bc71-f80fc863dbe0) - ![Meet Warsha, one of our talented vocal coaches, imagined as a collectible action figure. She's powered by passion, vocals, and style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7b2f7ad-1860-4fcd-83d9-a63dd3c02ed0) - ![Meet Kris, our percussion guru, complete with his signature cap, djembe, and drum kit. He's the real-life action figure of rhythm at our academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d191358a-d418-4d8c-ae4c-fb7402f83596) - ![Meet Vivek, our co-founder, packaged as an action figure with his keyboard, a music note, and a 'Dad' mug, representing his role as a leader and mentor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a1eaecd-caf3-4556-996c-f7269694e9a1) - ![Meet Keval, one of our dedicated piano teachers. His action figure comes with a grand piano, an anchor, and a speaker, symbolizing his steady guidance and love for sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c347e9e-e97d-4732-b4fb-87a42e74a09c) - ![Meet Shivani, our co-founder, as a collectible figure. Her accessories include a grand piano and a baby, symbolizing her dual passions for music and motherhood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6c27aed-18d3-455f-96d4-deaad9ec730c) - ![Meet Sarosh, our guitar and vocal teacher. His action figure pack comes with a microphone, a guitar, and sheet music, representing his versatile talents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67f705bb-1597-4d4c-ade4-b05e5c7abb58) - [Video: Hear from the cast of 'Just Beat It!'. In this video, they also talk about their teachers and the fun they have practicing with them for the big show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0e0990e-3b35-4c1d-ab25-045a8cce3f1f) - [Video: Get a behind the scenes look at 'Just BEAT It!' through the eyes of our student host, Shaurya. He gives a tour and shows the energy and excitement leading up to the performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/695bbe12-d606-4860-9e0c-ce934d687528) ## About Meet the Team: Our Mentors & Founders At 88, we do not just teach instrument technique; we mentor. Whether it is Vivek helping a student find their focus before a sound check or Shivani encouraging a toddler in our introduction program, our focus is always on the person behind the instrument. We treat our students like family because, in our studio, that is exactly what you become. ### Our Approach to Mentorship We think music education often feels too rigid. That is why our teaching team, led by siblings Shivani and Vivek, prioritizes the 'Joie de Vivre'—the joy of living. You will see us joking around, having fun with our 'action figure' branding, and laughing during rehearsals, but do not mistake that for a lack of discipline. We are serious about performance. ### Preparing for the Big Stage Our teachers have walked the path they are asking students to follow. We do not just teach within the four walls of our Tardeo studio; we prepare you for the real world of music. Our mentors guide students through every step of our annual productions, ensuring they have the technical ability and the emotional resilience to perform at venues like the NCPA. ### A Team Built on Passion Every teacher you meet here, from our vocal coaches to our percussion experts, is chosen because they love what they do. We are a mix of personalities, but we share a singular goal: helping you find your unique sound. We welcome students from 7 months to 75 years old, and our mentors are trained to adapt their teaching style to your specific age and goals. Come in for a session and you will quickly see that our 'chaos' is actually a highly focused creative process designed to build your confidence. ## About 88 - The Piano Academy We are Shivani and Vivek, siblings with a shared obsession for music and rhythm. We built 88 to create the kind of space we wish we had growing up: one that values raw expression just as much as strict technique. Come by the studio and you will see that a bit of healthy chaos is just part of our creative process. 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