Arranged by me for school orchestral/concert Band -easy version.

• IB Music Educator: Teach MYP and DP Music, supporting students in composition, performance, music production, and critical reflection.

• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage students to investigate musical ideas, experiment creatively, collaborate, and reflect on their learning.

• International-Mindedness: Guide students in exploring music across cultures and styles, including Indian classical, Latin, pop, and fusion, while considering the connections between music, identity, and community.

• Technology-Integrated Teaching: Use Logic Pro, Noteflight, and BandLab to connect musical concepts with practical composition, notation, and production.

• Professional Music Director: Compose original film music, bringing Indian folk influences together with contemporary sound design.

• Connecting Practice and Education: Draw on my professional experience in music composition and production to introduce students to authentic creative processes and real-world musical applications.

• Lifelong Learning: Continue developing my teaching practice and musical identity through research, experimentation, professional experience, and reflection.

My Philosophy: I believe music education should empower students to create, explore, express their identities, and develop an enduring relationship with music.

• Set a Goal: Began pursuing music direction in Grade 12, setting a five-to-six-year goal to enter the film industry.

• Research the Industry: Spent the following years understanding the industry, exploring musical styles, and learning from existing works.

• Develop Skills: Strengthened my composition, arrangement, and music production skills through consistent practice and experimentation.

• Take Initiative: Reached out to producers and directors when I felt ready to pursue professional opportunities.

• Achieve a Milestone: Worked on my first feature film at the age of 22–23.

• Continue Learning: Keep evolving as a composer and music director by combining Indian musical influences with contemporary sound design.

• Reflect and Improve: Use every project and creative challenge as an opportunity to refine my skills, expand my musical perspective, and grow professionally.

My Philosophy: Set goals, research, practise, apply, reflect, and keep evolving.

• State-Syllabus Schools: Began my teaching career in schools where music was often offered as an extracurricular activity.

• ICSE & CBSE Experience: Expanded my teaching experience across different curricula and educational settings.

• Practical Music Development: Took a two-year break from teaching to focus on developing my practical music career and professional experience.

• Introduction to IB: Joined an IB school part-time during the COVID-19 lockdown and connected with its inquiry-based approach to learning.

• Full-Time IB Teaching: Transitioned into full-time teaching while continuing my work as a composer and music director.

• Teaching Across Age Groups: Gained experience teaching Early Years (Reception), PYP, and MYP learners.

• Exploring Different Approaches: Continued exploring IGCSE, TESOL, and various teaching methodologies to broaden my educational perspective.

• Professional Development: Currently exploring Diploma Programme (DP) learning through the IB Educator Certificate (IBEC) programme at the University of Windsor.

• Developing My Philosophy: Through these experiences, I have come to believe that music deserves recognition as a subject in its own right, with meaningful opportunities for creativity, reflection, inquiry, and student voice.

My Belief: Every learner deserves the opportunity to experience music not only as an activity, but as a discipline for creative expression, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.