Our Team

Meet Your Mentors

Our instructors aren't just teachers — they're passionate musicians who have dedicated their lives to the craft and to inspiring the next generation.

Guitar

Head of Guitar & Founder

Rajesh Kumar

18 years of experience

Rajesh founded Rhythm & Riffs Academy in 2014 with a single mission: to make world-class music education accessible to every Delhiite. A graduate of the Delhi School of Music and a seasoned performer who has played at venues across India, Rajesh brings both technical mastery and infectious enthusiasm to every lesson.

"I believe every student has a unique musical voice. My job is to help them find it."

Credentials

Delhi School of Music — Diploma in Guitar Performance

Trinity College London — Grade 8 Guitar

Performed at India Habitat Centre, Kamani Auditorium

Harmonium & Classical Music

Classical Music & Harmonium Instructor

Meera Sharma

22 years of experience

Meera is a disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar tradition and holds a Sangeet Visharad degree from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. She has performed at prestigious classical music festivals across India and brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to her students.

"Classical music is a lifelong conversation between the student and the raga. I am here to introduce you to that conversation."

Credentials

Sangeet Visharad — Prayag Sangeet Samiti

Disciple of Pt. Suresh Mishra (Kirana Gharana)

Performed at Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav

Drums

Drums & Percussion Instructor

Aryan Kapoor

14 years of experience

Aryan is a versatile drummer who has toured with some of India's top Bollywood and indie artists. His teaching style blends Western drumming technique with Indian rhythmic sensibility, creating students who can play across any genre with confidence and feel.

"Rhythm is the foundation of all music. When you truly feel the beat, everything else falls into place."

Credentials

Berklee Online — Music Production Certificate

Session drummer for 30+ Bollywood recordings

Performed with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy live band

Guitar & Music Theory

Guitar & Music Theory Instructor

Priya Nair

10 years of experience

Priya specializes in making music theory approachable and fun for students of all ages. A classically trained guitarist with a passion for contemporary styles, she has a gift for connecting with young learners and helping them build a strong musical foundation.

"Music theory is not a set of rules — it's a language. Once you speak it, the whole world of music opens up."

Credentials

ABRSM Grade 8 — Classical Guitar

B.A. Music — Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi

Certified Suzuki Method Instructor

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