Despite challenges that came his way, Shiv chased his dream of pursuing music and has over 7,000 students learning music under his supervision.Despite challenges that came his way, Shiv chased his dream of pursuing music and has over 7,000 students learning music under his supervision.

Shiv Kumar is a music teacher and owner at Bollywood Music Academy. He has been in this profession for the last thirty years.

Talking about his early days, Shiv says that he completed his education until the 10th grade, after which he switched to music. His interest in music grew after he witnessed some artists performing at a jagran.

Recalling his childhood, Shiv says that he never got to enjoy it owing to responsibilities that stood in his way.  Shiv couldn’t participate in fun activities like flying kites like other children due to family responsibilities.

Describing his struggles, Shiv shares that he didn’t get the right support or the right people who could guide him through his music journey. So he started looking for work to earn his bread and butter. Shiv then learned tailoring and worked for three years as a tailor. There, he met a guy who wanted to sell his guitar, which was not in good condition. Considering his interest in music, Shiv decided to buy that guitar and get it repaired. The incident marked the beginning of his journey in music.

Shiv learned from different music teachers and finally found an industry artist from whom he learned the nitty-gritty of music. He took training for a year under his supervision and received a positive response to his performances thereafter. Shiv then did various stage shows and also worked in a recording studio. He started his journey with the guitar and later moved on to other instruments like the flute and drums. Shiv’s music experiences boosted his confidence, and he decided to start his own academy.

Speaking about his achievements, Shiv says that becoming a music teacher with no such family background has been one of his greatest achievements in life.

When asked about his role models, Shiv says he draws inspiration from his teachers and his mother. He is close to one of his sisters, who helped him grow through thick and thin in life.

Shiv is a spiritual person who often prays to God. His mantra for success is to value time and never waste it. He advises people to never do any harm to anyone in any situation.