About Us
Saraswati School of Music (SSM Online) is a premier online music learning platform for children, teenagers, and adults who are passionate about music. We offer live online classes in Indian Classical Vocal Music, Electronic Keyboard, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, and Violin, helping students develop musical skills from the comfort of their homes..
With a legacy of music education that began in 2002 through face-to-face teaching in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, we bring over two decades of teaching excellence to students across the globe. As technology continues to connect people worldwide, SSM Online makes quality music education accessible beyond geographical boundaries.
Today, students from India, the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Australia, Singapore, and many other countries learn with us through our interactive online music classes.
SSM Online is not a traditional music institute that later moved online—we were thoughtfully designed as a dedicated online music school to meet the needs of modern learners. For parents, this means structured, safe, and personalized music education guided by experienced teachers. For students, it offers an engaging learning environment that develops creativity, discipline, confidence, and musical excellence.
Our classes are conducted through live one-to-one and group sessions on Zoom, ensuring individual attention, regular progress monitoring, and meaningful teacher-student interaction.
We prepare students for internationally recognized Trinity College London Music Grade Examinations in Electronic Keyboard, Piano, and Acoustic Guitar. In addition, we provide complete coaching and examination preparation for Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, as well as degree and diploma programs offered by leading music universities across India.
At SSM Online, we work closely with parents and students to nurture confident musicians who can pursue music as a hobby, academic subject, professional career, or lifelong passion.
Meet our Gurus
Anytime & Anywhere via Online
Founded by the husband-wife duo Rishi Kant Shukla and Richa Shukla, SSM Online is a global music education platform dedicated to delivering authentic Indian and Western music training through live online classes.
Blending the timeless values of the Guru–Shishya Parampara with modern teaching methodologies, we believe that while a teacher imparts knowledge, a Guru nurtures artistry, discipline, character, and confidence. Our Gurus go beyond technical instruction to mentor students into well-rounded musicians capable of carrying India’s rich musical heritage to the global stage.
We strongly believe:
“A teacher instructs, but a Guru inspires, guides, and transforms.”
Mrs. Richa Shukla
Mrs. Richa Shukla is an accomplished Indian classical vocalist and experienced music educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music from Bhatkhande Deemed Music University and has qualified the UGC–NET.
She has performed in numerous concerts and cultural events and has successfully prepared many students for recognized music examinations. In addition to her teaching and performance career, she runs a successful YouTube channel dedicated to Indian Classical Vocal Music, inspiring music learners across the world.
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Mr. Rishi Kant Shukla
Mr. Rishi Kant Shukla is a senior music educator, keyboard artist, and Trinity-certified music teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and performance experience.
He holds the Sangeet Visharad degree in Indian Classical Vocal Music from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya. In recognition of his contribution to Indian classical music, he was awarded the Junior Fellowship by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
His expertise includes Electronic Keyboard, Piano, Music Theory, Trinity College London Examination Preparation, and music education. His academic interests include the systematic transcription of Indian classical ragas into Western Staff Notation, contributing to cross-cultural music pedagogy and research.
Through his teaching, he is committed to making quality music education accessible to students worldwide while helping them achieve their musical and examination goals.