Meet the Founders and Teachers Behind The Sound Space
We believe music is more than just technique; it is a friendship and a language. Get to know the sister-duo and the teaching team helping our community find their rhythm.
Our co-founder, Vishala, shares what music means to her and the core philosophy behind why we started The Sound Space: to help everyone find a friendship in art.
A quick message from us, co-founders Kamakshi and Vishala, as we kick off a new term with a fully refurbished and exciting curriculum.
Featured on Her Circle Bizruptors, our co-founder Kamakshi explains our mission to use music as a catalyst for personal growth and community impact.
A quick vocal warm-up tutorial from us. This is a simple 'palta' that can help open up your voice, perfect for any budding singer.
We're starting a fun series to test your knowledge of Indian classical music. Here is part one: can you guess the raga based on our clues?
Part two of our 'Guess the Raga' series. We reveal the raga was Malhar and give you a snippet of how it sounds. Can you name a song based on it?
The final part of our Raga Malhar series. We share how elements of this raga are used in famous Bollywood songs and sing a classic for you.
For World Music Day, our talented teachers played a game of musical Antakshari, where each teacher starts their song on the ending note of the previous one.
Our teacher Vaibhavi shares a simple and fun scarf activity you can do with your kids at home to explore movement and music.
Our teacher Manisha demonstrates a fun call-and-response rhythm activity using a percussion instrument that you can easily try with your kids.
About Meet Our Founders & Teachers
At The Sound Space, we don't believe in rote memorization or rigid, high-pressure environments. When you join our sessions, you aren't just a student; you are part of a community. Our teachers use storytelling, sensory props, and rhythmic games to turn complex concepts like swaras and taal into a natural language, ensuring every session builds a relationship with music rather than just aiming for performance perfection.
Our teaching philosophy is simple: Tech is the bridge, but the mentor is the heartbeat. As sisters, we started this platform to make Indian classical music accessible, focusing on 'sur' and 'sargam' in a way that feels like a friendship.
Our Approach to Teaching:
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Play-Based Foundation: We prioritize the power of play to introduce music to children. By using scarves, shakers, and simple stories, we help kids grasp rhythm and pitch without ever feeling like they are in a traditional, stuffy classroom.
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Mentor-Led Learning: Every teacher at The Sound Space is chosen for their empathy as much as their musical skill. Whether it is Kamakshi's focus on mother-child bonding or our instructors leading a session of Musical Antakshari, the goal is emotional and mental well-being.
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A Space for Everyone: From our Sound Space on Wheels initiative reaching underserved children to our adult vocal culture programs, we believe music is a universal language for every age.
We have moved away from the idea that music training must be high-pressure. Instead, we offer a relaxed, judgment-free space where you can explore the harmonium, tabla, or vocal ranges at your own pace. If you are looking for teachers who value your unique voice more than perfection, you have found your tribe.
The Sound Space
We are Kamakshi and Vishala, sisters who believe that everyone has a musician inside them. We started The Sound Space to move away from rigid, judgmental classes and toward a space where music feels like home.
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