Sandip Ghosh
Sandip Ghosh is a known name in the music fraternity. Started at the age of Six under Pt. Gobindo Bose, Sandip has a long association of more than 25 years with legendary Tabla Wizard Pt. Anindo Chatterjee in Guru Shishya Parampara. Besides his Tabla Gurus, he has got the rare opportunity to get Vid. Kaushiki Chakraborty and Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty as a mentor & Guru for more than 15 years till date for overall music guidance. A first-class in masters from RBU in Music, Sandip bagged two gold medals in his name, along with dozens of numerous prestigious accolades globally.
An acclaimed accompanist, who has been accompanying extensively with Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Pt. Kushal Das, Vidushi Kaushiki Chakraborty, Pt.T ejendra Narayan Majumder, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Vidwan Pt. M. Balamuralikrishna, Vidushi Aruna Sairam, Pt. Ramesh Mishra, Ustad Aashish Khan, Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pt.Ulhas Kashalkar, Ustad Rashid Khan, Shri Partha Sarathy Desikan, Pt. Debojyoti Bose, Pt. Ranajit Sengupta, Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee, Pt. Rakesh Chowrasia, Pt. Praveen Godkhindi to name a few. Working with several brilliant world musicians & bands of other genres took his adopt- abilities to a different height.
Kamal Ahmad
Kamal Ahmad’s musical journey began with tabla before he was introduced to sitar by his elder sister. He soon sought out formal training under the guidance of sarod maestro Arnab Chakrabarty, who later introduced him to sitar virtuoso Vinayak Chittar and scholar-vocalist Pandit Arijit Mahalanabis. Despite starting his musical training later than most, Kamal’s relentless dedication and critical approach to learning enabled him to make rapid progress. His intense focus on efficient methods allowed him to overcome the challenges posed by his late start and become a proficient sitar player.
Kamal's pursuit of excellence extends beyond his own performance. His approach to teaching raga music is shaped by his continuous desire for self-improvement, instilling in his students the same analytical mindset that has propelled his own growth. As a teacher, he emphasizes the importance of constant refinement, encouraging his students to engage critically with their practice. Kamal’s journey is a testament to the power of discipline, passion, and the drive to evolve, regardless of when one embarks on their musical path.
Happy Singh
Happy Singh is a senior disciple of Ustad Arshad Syed and a respected Tabla player who has been performing for over three decades. He offers tabla lessons to students of all age groups, including younger learners, and is known for his clear, engaging, and inspiring teaching style.Happy has performed extensively across the region, collaborating with a wide range of acclaimed artists and contributing to diverse musical projects across genres.
Happy is also the founder of Riyaaz, a brand offering superior-quality Indian musical instruments. In addition, he established Riyaaz Music Shop, a unique showroom where instruments are available for purchase and where hundreds of students have received music instruction. The space also serves as a cultural hub, hosting mehfil and baithak-style performances featuring prominent artists in an intimate setting.Happy Singh continues to enrich the musical landscape through his dedication to teaching, performing, and supporting the music community as well as local and visiting artists.
Nik Bartunek
Nik Bartunek is a California-based musician and songwriter with over 14 years of experience performing across the Bay Area and the West Coast. Formerly the frontman of indie rock and alternative bands Picture Atlantic and Talk, Nik has built a reputation for his heartfelt songwriting, genre-blending style, and captivating vocal performances. Now pursuing a solo career, Nik released his first solo project in February 2021—a collection that showcases his ability to blend a wide range of styles while maintaining a sound that is uniquely his own.
Nikolaus’ voice reaches clearly and perfectly, unveiling an endless sequence of emotions that only few singers can convey. It’s a twisted mix of Chris Martin’s purity and Robert Plant’s soul—unusual and deeply distinctive. In addition to writing and performing, Nik offers private lessons in both guitar and Western vocal technique. Lessons are open to all levels, but availability is limited—please contact us directly to inquire about scheduling.
Edrees Osman
Edrees Osman has been studying the tabla and its application in different styles of music for over 10 years. He began learning classical music from his cousin Kamal Ahmad and then went to learn some of the traditional Afghan styles of playing from Ustad Tor Hashimi and his son Eman for a few months. Currently he is under the close guidance of Sri Sandip Ghosh, a world-renowned tabla maestro. Edrees mainly focuses on classical music and traditional Afghan ghazal and folk music.