SPK Academy of Music

SPK Academy of Music World’s leading independent sitar conservatory founded by Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan He was trained by his father and guru, Ustad Aziz Khan.

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, our founder, descends from six generations of sitarists. He is one of the leading exponents of the Etawah Gharana, a musical tradition or "family" committed to this most famous of Indian instruments. SPK Academy utilizes that rich tradition as the foundation upon which sitar is taught to our students. Making each student capable of becoming a "maestro"

When the youngest voice in the room has Ustadji’s full attention. 😊🎶There’s something special about watching a young stu...
09/02/2026

When the youngest voice in the room has Ustadji’s full attention. 😊🎶

There’s something special about watching a young student find their voice in music—and even more special when they have a Guru who listens with patience, encouragement, and genuine joy.

Every question matters. Every note is a beginning. ✨

08/30/2026

The countdown is on! 🎶✨

A weekend of focused practice at SPK Academy, led by Director Seema Gulati, as our students strengthen their fundamentals and fine-tune this year’s Guru Purnima repertoire.

With 45+ students preparing to take the stage alongside Padma Shri Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan at Mesa Arts Center, our biggest event of the year is just two weeks away!

The music is coming together, and we can’t wait to share it with you. ❤️

Music trains more than the hands. It trains the ear, too. 🎶Learning to recognize pitch, rhythm, and tone helps young mus...
08/27/2026

Music trains more than the hands. It trains the ear, too. 🎶

Learning to recognize pitch, rhythm, and tone helps young musicians develop sharper listening and sound-processing skills—while also supporting communication, focus, and confidence.

At SPK Academy, we believe that every note a student learns is also an opportunity to learn how to listen more deeply. ✨

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” 🎶❤️A sweet little moment captured as ji practices—and her four-legged lis...
08/26/2026

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” 🎶❤️
A sweet little moment captured as ji practices—and her four-legged listener seems completely captivated by the music. 🐶
Perhaps music really does speak to everyone, in ways words never can. ✨

08/20/2026

A little music, a little laughter, and the kind of learning that stays with you long after the lesson ends. 🎶✨

A joyful moment from our Shibir in Miraj, Maharashtra, where Ustadji has some fun teaching a taan to his students.

Beyond the notes and technique, these moments remind us that music is also about shared smiles, spontaneous energy, and the joy of learning together. ❤️

08/17/2026

When the music makes you want to move!🎶😊

A fun moment from a 2024 workshop in Miraj, where Ustadji was teaching a particularly spunky taan in Raag Khamaj—and clearly enjoying every note along the way.

Watch closely and you’ll see Ustadji sway with the music as he brings the taan to life. These are the moments that make learning music so special: joyful, spontaneous, and full of energy.

And we’re excited to be back in Miraj on August 21 for a special one-day workshop with Ustadji!

Interested in joining us? Stay tuned for details. ✨

A Guru doesn’t just demonstrate the music. He lives it. 🎶These moments capture Ustadji’s reactions while teaching his st...
08/13/2026

A Guru doesn’t just demonstrate the music. He lives it. 🎶

These moments capture Ustadji’s reactions while teaching his students—the smiles, expressions, encouragement, and quiet moments of concentration that say as much as the music itself.

Every lesson becomes more than instruction. It becomes an opportunity to listen, observe, feel, and experience the music.
Every lesson becomes a performance of its own. ✨

08/12/2026

A glimpse from our February 2024 workshop in Vadodara. 🎶

Ustadji teaching Raag Rageshri to a group of students—sharing not just the composition, but the thought, detail, and tradition behind the music.

Would you like to collaborate with SPK Academy to host a workshop in your city in India? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message and let us know which city you’d like to see us in. ✨

Upcoming workshops: Miraj this August and Pune this September. More details on our page!

08/11/2026

A special first Shibir moment for Aavya. 🎶✨

Ustadji teaching her a composition in **Raag Shyam Kalyan, set to Ektaal**, during our September Shibir.

There’s something especially wonderful about watching a student experience their very first Shibir—listening, learning, and taking in every moment. We think Aavya is already off to a beautiful start. ❤️

Music should never be out of reach! 🎶 To support students and the local music community, we’re excited to sponsor the Ma...
08/07/2026

Music should never be out of reach! 🎶

To support students and the local music community, we’re excited to sponsor the Maharashtra, India workshop, making it available at a highly subsidized registration fee of just ₹1,000.

📅 21 August 2026
📍 Rotary Club, Vishrambag, Sangli
🕘 9 AM – 7 PM

Open to all levels, ages and instruments.

For registrations:
📞 Ibrahim Sitarmaker – +919325430998

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Chandler, AZ
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