Our Legacy and Vision in Music Education
Founded as a tribute to Mehli Mehta, we have spent three decades fostering a love for Western classical music in Mumbai through heritage, mentorship, and community.
A Mid-Day newspaper feature celebrating our 30th anniversary. Our Founder-Trustee, Mehroo Jeejeebhoy, speaks about our foundation's illustrious past and enduring mission.
"Keys to a legacy." A feature in the Mumbai Mirror details our 30-year journey of nurturing young voices and deepening Mumbai's love for Western classical music.
Introducing Fali Pavri, a distinguished pianist and teacher who began his journey in Mumbai and is now a professor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He is a regular mentor to our students.
Meet Sandeep Bhagwati, a multiple award-winning composer and a leading figure in the world of contemporary and intercultural music. We celebrate artists who bridge musical worlds.
We remember the late Neil Nongkynrih, founder of the Shillong Chamber Choir, who composed a special birthday song for Maestro Zubin Mehta's 80th birthday celebration, a cherished collaboration.
A profile of the late Neil Nongkynrih, a brilliant concert pianist and founder of the Shillong Chamber Choir, whose work spanned both Western and Indian musical traditions.
We highlight the work of John Mayer, a Calcutta-born composer known for his pioneering fusion of Indian and Western classical music, who studied with our namesake, Mehli Mehta.
Meet Param Vir, a Delhi-born, internationally renowned composer based in London. We celebrate the global achievements of artists with Indian roots who are leading figures in contemporary music.
An inspiration to young conductors, Maria Badstue is an Indian-born Danish conductor who is a passionate advocate for youth music education and a regular conductor for the Symphony Orchestra of India.
Remembering the great Vanraj Bhatia, a leading Indian composer of Western classical music who studied in London and Paris and went on to create iconic scores for Indian cinema and television.
About Our Legacy & Vision
We believe that true musical growth requires more than technical practice. By connecting our students with international maestros and encouraging collaborative ensemble work, we ensure that every learner understands the depth of the tradition they are inheriting.
The Mehli Mehta Music Foundation stands as a bridge between India and the global world of Western classical music. Established thirty years ago as a tribute to the legacy of Mehli Mehta, our foundation has grown into a space where students discover the rigour and beauty of this art form. We emphasize that music education involves more than individual instruction. It requires participation in choirs, exposure to masterclasses with visiting artists like Fali Pavri or the late Neil Nongkynrih, and a consistent connection to the broader musical community.
Our curriculum, whether in the Discover Music program or our advanced instrumental training, is designed to build foundational skills while fostering a long-term appreciation for composers and repertoire. Located at Kemps Corner in Mumbai, our facility is not merely a place of study. It is a hub where students, parents, and international experts meet to celebrate the discipline of music. From our early childhood initiatives to our advanced vocal and instrumental cohorts, we maintain a focus on heritage, mentorship, and artistic excellence.
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We remain deeply committed to the simple, enduring joy of Western classical music. Our work at Kemps Corner is dedicated to passing down the traditions we have cultivated over three decades to the next generation of students.
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