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The Music School Bangalore Celebrates Graduation Day 2025- A Milestone Marked in the Company of Music Education's Finest

25 June 2026

The Music School Bangalore (TMSB) celebrated Graduation Day 2025 on the 23rd of November, honouring the dedication, growth, and achievement of another cohort of students who have completed their journey through TMSB's internationally accredited programs, and marking

the occasion in the company of some of the most distinguished figures in India's music education community. It was a day of pride, gratitude, and genuine celebration, for the students who earned their qualifications, for the families who supported them, and for the institution that has spent seventeen years building the standard those qualifications represent.


Pro Course Graduating Students with Certificates
Pro Course Graduating Students with Certificates

The Graduates

Another cohort of TMSB students completed their programs across the institution's OFQUAL-regulated Pro Course levels. qualifications in Music Production, Audio Engineering, Music Composition, and Music Performance that carry international recognition and open doors to some of the world's most respected music institutions and industry employers. For each graduating student, the moment of receiving their certificate represented the culmination of months of rigorous, demanding, and deeply rewarding work, the proof that they had met an international standard, developed real professional skills, and emerged from TMSB ready for whatever the world of music had to offer.


Milton Lance, Founder and Director of The Music School Bangalore, expressed what the day meant:


"A big congratulations to all our students, your hard work, dedication, and growth were truly inspiring to witness. It was a joy celebrating this milestone with you and your families. Wishing our graduates the very best as they take their next steps in music and beyond."


Distinguished Guests

The significance of TMSB's Graduation Day 2025 was reflected in the calibre of the guests who joined the celebration.


Ritesh Khokhar, Senior Music Educator, Pianist and Entrepreneur

Ritesh Khokhar is a distinguished musician and music educator from New Delhi whose musical journey began in the 1990s as part of various Rock and Jazz bands. His passion

for Jazz earned him a scholarship from Berklee College of Music in 2000. He has held key positions including Regional Manager for ABRSM in North India, Academic Consultant for Trinity College London, and Country Manager and Director for RSL Awards India from 2018 to 2024.


His musical journey is adorned with over 500 concert appearances as a keyboard player, accompanist, solo pianist, and session musician, including a solo piano recital at the German Embassy in New Delhi and a performance with the Ao Church Choir for the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in 2013.Ritesh's presence at TMSB's Graduation Day was a recognition of the deep and enduring relationship between TMSB and RSL Awards India, and a personal acknowledgement of the standard the graduating students had achieved.


S. Priyan, Head of Business Development for South India, RSL Awards India

S. Priyan, whose support for TMSB's RSL journey has been consistent and meaningful across multiple milestones, from the RSL GBD Syllabus 2024 launch to successive graduation ceremonies, was once again present to acknowledge the achievement of TMSB's graduating students. His continued presence at TMSB's most significant events reflects the strength and depth of the institution's relationship with RSL Awards India.


Atul Sondhi, whose visionary support for TMSB's international partnerships has been instrumental across multiple collaborations including AIM, SRMC, and beyond, was also present and acknowledged for his continued guidance and belief in TMSB's mission.


A Celebration of Excellence

TMSB's Graduation Day 2025 was more than a ceremony. It was a gathering of people, students, families, educators, and industry leaders, who share a common belief in the transformative power of music education done properly.

The students who graduated on the 23rd of November 2025 leave TMSB with qualifications that are recognised across four continents, skills that have been developed to an international standard, and the confidence that comes from having stood on the TMSB Stage, faced real audiences, and proven themselves in every dimension of their education. They are ready. And the world of music is waiting.


A Sincere Acknowledgement

Milton Lance expressed sincere thanks to Ritesh Khokhar, S. Priyan, and Atul Sondhi for their presence, their support, and their continued belief in what TMSB is building.

"A sincere thanks to Atul Sondhi and RSL Awards for their continued guidance and collaboration. We appreciate everything you do for our students and the TMSB community."


For more information about TMSB's internationally accredited programs and graduation pathways,

visit www.themusicschoolbangalore.com or

call +91 7848828829

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