The Guitar Story.

It all started in the monsoon of 2003, when taking an inspiration from a friend (Jeetu of all the people), I started learning guitar.

By the end of one and half years, i had only learnt some chords and few songs. The process of learning got slower again during my HSC exams and after that when my father decided that he would no longer pay for my guitar class fees.The World Wide Web came to my rescue. Although there is a lot of material on the internet which is helpful, it is very impersonal.

Luckily for me my practice and confidence kept growing as I became part of the Art of living foundation, "Satsang" one of its activities led me to playing in municipal schools, Old age homes and Slums and also in many public functions and so on. During this I witnessed the solace and the healing minds that happens through 'Spiritual Music'.

I was as if by my guru grace that I found Pradeep Pande, who I belive is the 2nd best teacher in mumbai (his teacher being the best). Learning from him was quicker but also very arduous as I had to carry my guitar all the way in local trains at peak hours to attend classes far away . It was like 'Tapasya' like experience. But the thirst of learning kept me going week after week. Attending live concerts of Vikram Hazra, IIT Live wires, Sies Powerchords, Shakti,Iron Maiden were always a source of inspiration for me to do better.

Playing guitar over the years has has really changed my outlook towards life. In my younger days I used to play guitar for showing off,or to get attention, but now guitar has become a medium to rejuvenate myself in unfavorable , disturbing times. It is an instrument that really helps me De-stress by bringing great relaxation and joy.

Now, after constant request from few of my friends, I have started to teach them too. The number of students for whom i take lessons keeps on increasing..Indeed to misquote Shakespear, for me music truly is the food for life and So I played on.