Meet Our Expert Music Instructors
At BAM, our teachers are the heart of the academy. We are a team of active, performing musicians who believe that learning an instrument should be as enjoyable as playing one, regardless of your age or experience.
Meet Brendan, our Founder and Principal Violin Instructor. With 15 years of experience, a Grade 8 from Trinity College, and a philosophy that music is for everyone, he sets the tone for our entire academy.
Get to know our violin instructor, Gaurangi. She shares her musical journey, her teaching philosophy of making lessons enjoyable, and her experience performing with maestros like Zubin Mehta and Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Meet Rishikesh, one of our wonderful guitar instructors. He views music as a language that anyone can learn and brings his experience from his blues band, Dune Heart, to his simple, artful teaching approach.
This is David, another one of our dedicated violin instructors. A member of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra with a Grade 8 from Trinity College, he loves helping students develop a deep and lasting love for music.
About Meet Our Expert Instructors
Our instructors don't just teach from textbooks; they are active performers who gig, score for films, and play in professional orchestras. When you learn at BAM, you are gaining insights from musicians who use these skills on stage every day, ensuring your lessons are grounded in real, practical musicality rather than just rote learning.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe music is a language, not just a subject to be studied. Our team is handpicked because they share this perspective. Whether you are prepping for a Trinity College grade exam or just want to strum your favorite Bollywood song, our instructors adapt their method to suit your personal goals.
Meet the BAM Team
- Brendan (Founder & Violinist): With over 15 years of experience, Brendan has performed with the Indian National Youth Orchestra and the Bombay Chamber Orchestra. He specializes in the Suzuki method, blending it with modern hits to make violin accessible for everyone.
- Gaurangi (Violin Instructor): A conservatory-trained violinist, Gaurangi brings elite experience to the studio, having performed with legends like Zubin Mehta and Ustad Zakir Hussain. She balances rigorous classical technique with a cheerful, engaging teaching style.
- Rishikesh (Guitar Instructor): Bringing the soul of the blues to the classroom, Rishikesh is an active member of the band Dune Heart. He focuses on the joy of playing, teaching guitar as a way to express yourself rather than just following drills.
- David (Violin Instructor): As a member of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra and a working composer and sound engineer, David helps students understand the full scope of music. His background in diverse genres from indie to rock brings a fresh, contemporary perspective to his lessons.
Why Learn With Us in Andheri West
Our studio is designed to be a sound-treated, stress-free zone. By keeping our group classes capped at 5 students, we ensure that every person gets the individual attention they deserve. We don't believe in pressure; we believe in the steady growth that comes from playing regularly in a space that feels like home.
BAM Academy of Music
I'm Brendan, and along with Gaurangi, Rishikesh, and David, we’ve built BAM to be a space where you can actually enjoy the process. We don't just teach notes; we help you find your own musical voice in a setting that feels more like home than a classroom.
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