About GMA

Gandhar Music Academy serves as a premier institution for the study of music, proudly affiliated with Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh for Indian Classical Music and Trinity College London for Western Music. Founded by Shri Pawan Rai in 2016, GMA has established its presence in the vibrant locales of Gangtok, fostering a deep appreciation for musical excellence.

Join us in a journey where every note tells a story and every lesson deepens your connection to the vibrant world of Indian music.

Beginner to Advance Courses

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Online & Offline Learning

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Syllabus based on Prayag Samiti

About Founder

Pawan Rai is a passionate Singer, Musician, and Educator, and the visionary behind Gandhar Music Academy, Sikkim. Born on 12th August 1988 to proud parents Mrs. Kalpana Rai and Mr. Ram Kumar Rai, he has dedicated his life to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

A graduate in music from the esteemed Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, Pawan trained under legendary gurus like Pandit Mohan Singh Khangura and Prof. Basavi Mukherjee.

Over the years, he has become a recognized name and inspiration—not just in Sikkim, but across the country. His dream is to help young talents of Sikkim discover the spiritual and technical depth of classical music, and create their own legacy.

He has received Gorkha Ratna Samman, State Award in the field of Music, Denzong Kala Purashkar & many more.