Heramb Sangeet Kala Academy

The academy is situated in Mulund East, specifically in the area known as Mulund East 1. It is a quiet residential neighborhood for the most part, which makes it a decent spot for music and arts. When you walk inside, the first thing you notice is the change in the atmosphere. The rooms are basic, with mats on the floor and some instruments leaning against the walls. We have some photos of old masters on the walls and the smell of incense often lingers in the hallway. It isn't a massive building, just a few rooms where people come to practice and learn. During the afternoons, you can hear different sounds overlapping, maybe a harmonium from one room and someone practicing vocals in another. The windows look out over the street where kids sometimes play in the evenings. We keep the place tidy, but it definitely feels like a space that gets used a lot. There is a small area where students leave their shoes before coming in, and that pile gets quite big during the busy hours. We started Heramb Sangeet Kala Academy to have a dedicated space here in Mulund for these things. It is a humble setup, but it serves the purpose. Most of the people who come by live just a few blocks away, so it feels very much like a part of the local community. We just keep things running day by day, making sure the rooms are ready and the instruments are kept in order.