Our Story
Gurbani Sangeet Vidyala is an organisation dedicated to the celebration of the Sikh Music tradition. Founded in 2019 by Bhai Manbir Singh, the organisation has since launched many ventures, including the world’s first app for learning Keertan.
At its core, however, the organisation originally launched, and continues to grow, as an in-person Gurbani Sangeet academy. Now an established academy in Sydney, we teach everything to do with Gurbani Sangeet and Keertan. We cater to all individuals – from kids to busy adults to senior enthusiasts – whether they’re getting started or deepening their repertoire and skills.
The academy is still led by its founder and Head Teacher, Bhai Manbir Singh, and has a comprehensive program that aims to connect the community with the tradition of Gurbani Sangeet, while helping individuals strengthen their skills in the musical art form by maintaining the highest standards in facilities, resources and tuition.
OUR VISION
The resurgence of the sophisticated culture and top caliber of the Sikh music tradition.
Our Culture & Pillars
Culture is important to us, and we truly do everything possible to do justice to and celebrate our rich tradition of Gurbani Sangeet. So, when it comes to the spaces we create, not only do they need to share in this sense of celebration, we ensure they feel safe, positive and welcoming.
Here is a bit about our pillars and what we aim to bring to the overall culture and experience at GSV.
gurbani
Obvious, but this is our core and drives us, philosophically and tangibly. We are here to connect people to Gurbani, and more specificaly, in the form of sangeet (music).
tradition
Our history and tradition is our inspiration and source of information. We celebrate it and create and build with it in mind. Our innovation in delivering modern experiences is to enable our tradition to live on..
community
We are showing up every day to build and grow a legacy, and this legacy belongs to a community. Our community is our strength and we are here for our community.
growth
This isn't just a short-term checklist, we're in this for the long haul. It doesn't matter how good we are right now, but it matters how good we get. We should be getting better, always. Staying stagnant or complacent is not an option.
excellence
We stand for excellence and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to deliver the best experience for our community and help them achieve excellence in their personal journey.
respect
Respect creates space for creative thinking and for art to flourish. It also is a key foundation of discipline. We do not compromise when it comes to respect.
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