Welcome to
Guitarmonk

As India’s most trusted and oldest name in guitar education, officially established in Delhi, India in 2005, we’ve consistently been recognized as the best guitar school in India. Our extensive experience, built as India’s largest chain of physical guitar schools with centers spanning north to south, now fuels our global online guitar school, proudly having served students from over 50 countries. We’re proud to have guided thousands on their journey, transforming beginners into performers, and even nurturing guitar teachers who now run their own guitar schools. It’s our legacy and expertise, now ready to empower you online as well. Download Brief Overview (PDF) >>

Guitarmonk Statistics: Students, Years, Best Guitar School in India

World map illustrating Guitarmonk's global music network, connecting musicians and technical professionals across over 190 countries

Explore Our Guitar Courses: Learn from India’s Best Guitar School

At Guitarmonk, consistently recognized as the best guitar school in India, we offer a diverse and comprehensive range of guitar programs designed to cater to every skill level and musical ambition. From absolute beginners to aspiring professionals, discover your perfect path to guitar mastery with our expert instructors and world-class curriculum.

Prelude

Your First Strum
Towards Guitar Mastery

Start with the 2.5-Month Prelude Module, our short-term beginner guitar course. It’s the perfect way to experience Guitarmonk’s unique approach before committing to a full program at India’s best guitar school.

Hobby-Foundation

Your 1-Year Comprehensive Beginner Program

Designed for beginners with a love for music, our Hobby-Foundation course is the first year of Guitarmonk’s comprehensive Guitar Excellence Program. Embark on a journey to build a strong online guitar foundation and master the basics with Best Guitar School in India.

Pro/Advanced Journey

Master Guitar with Best
Guitar School in India

Embark on a transformative
3-year journey, building from foundational skills to professional mastery within our comprehensive Guitar Excellence Program. Develop advanced techniques, performance skills, and industry insights, preparing you for a successful career as a professional guitarist.

Ragas on Guitar

India’s Pioneering Classical Guitar Course

Explore the rich world of Indian classical guitar with our pioneering ‘Ragas on Guitar’ course. This exclusive program, the first of its kind, teaches the unique application of ragas, enhancing your musical improvisation and depth with Top Guitar School in India.

Tremolo Picking

Master Solo Guitar Techniques

Become an expert solo guitarist with our 1-month Tremolo Picking course, designed for all levels. Learn advanced picking techniques through master video lessons and practical exercises from premier guitar academy in India.

Guitarmonk: Our Philosophy

Guitarmonk is a fusion of two words—‘Guitar’ and ‘Monk’—symbolizing not just a passion for music, but a disciplined and mindful pursuit of musical mastery. Just like a true monk, Guitarmonk also reflects sacrifice and commitment, a persistence to a lifestyle of music, creativity, and celebration. It expresses our commitment to living music as a lifestyle, not merely a skill or profession. The two words also merge the musical philosophies of East (Monk) and West (Guitar).

Guitarmonk: Appreciated by Global Luminaries

As our philosophy goes,

Our journey, which began 20+ years ago, has evolved—not just into a Gurukul, but into the world’s first comprehensive, five-year, choice-based guitar education program that integrates both Eastern and Western music traditions. It brings together the concert capabilities of Indian Ragas and also Western music. This transformation reflects our sincerity in our outlook, approach, and philosophy, reinforcing our position as the top guitar education provider in India. 

At Guitarmonk, we follow a holistic approach to guitar education—one that develops not only technical proficiency, but also discipline, creativity, and a lifelong journey of self-expression through music.

A journey of music, ideas…

Starting from zero to performing live concerts, we walk alongside our students on their journey—helping them overcome mental barriers, unlock their full potential, and work toward concerts, music careers, and income opportunities within the global music industry. Our unique approach to guitar education ensures comprehensive development.

This same philosophy is also reflected in our various verticals, including Guitarmonk Records, Abysm Books, Just Dial Music, Indian Guitarists Union, and more. Each of these initiatives stems from the same vision: to make guitar learning more accessible, purposeful, and life-enriching for aspiring musicians.

We are proud to share Guitarmonk with you—not just as an education platform, but as a journey of music, ideas, research, innovation, personal evolution, and limitless possibilities.

Awards, Honors & Government Interactions

In the Making: Concepts Becoming Realities & Brands

Our Brands, units, logos, representing diverse music and social impact ventures.

Our Network of Collaborations

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Setting trends as the first mover in music

Leaders in Employee Engagement

Guitarmonk's 20 years of leadership in corporate employee music engagement, having counseled over 10,000 employees through guitar engagement, cultural events, musical greetings, and music therapy.

Relaxation & Stress management is an essential consideration for any company & its people. And music is the best way through which the total wellness of the workforce can be taken care of. For plethora of MNCs/companies, our employees’ engagement workshops have turned out to be a successful way. To know more about it contact here

India's 1st Bachelor Degree in Guitar

Guitarmonk proudly facilitated and designed the curriculum for India’s pioneering Bachelor Degree in Guitar, marking a historic milestone for formal and premium guitar education training in the country.

World's 1st Official Ragas on Guitar Course

Guitarmonk pioneered the world’s first official Ragas on Guitar course, attracting students from more than 30 countries and setting a global standard for Indian classical guitar coaching.

India's First Music Franchise Model

Pioneering India’s first music franchise model in 2008, Guitarmonk later evolved its operations to establish a network of self-controlled learning institutes

India’s 1st: Largest Chain of Guitar Schools

Evolving a unique Education Centre Partner (ECP) model, Guitarmonk grew to become India’s largest guitar school chain, having opened centres across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Dehradun, Panchkula, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and beyond. .

The COVID Shift: Our Digital Turning ↻↺ Point

Before 2020, Guitarmonk established itself as one of the largest and most widespread guitar schools across India, operating numerous physical centers from North to South. The challenges presented by COVID-19 spurred a strategic digital upgrade, enabling us to expand our reach globally.

Since 2021: Offering 3–5 Year Comprehensive Online Guitar Education Globally

Nurturing concert guitar performers through the Guitar Excellence Program, reaching students across India, Australia, the USA, and Africa. Experience their inspiring journeys through our 15+ module structured curriculum, designed to build true musicianship and stage confidence. We believe it’s our students’ progress and dedication that humbly position Guitarmonk among the leading best guitar school in India.

From Idea to Impact: Meet the Founder

Kapil Srivastava

When people think of a guitarist, they often picture someone in a band, teaching music, or chasing fame through film and pop tracks. But Kapil Srivastava’s path defies this stereotype. As the founder of Guitarmonk, Kapil has taken the role of a guitarist into a whole new dimension. Beginning his journey as a street performer—teaching, playing, and composing—Kapil transformed his musical passion into a larger mission. With groundbreaking ideas and a visionary approach, he expanded his reach globally through guitarmonk.com, establishing a series of successful models and brands along the way.

Guitarmonk is not just a music brand or simply the best guitar school in India; it’s a movement. It represents music as a cause—a lifestyle, a therapy, and a source of well-being, beyond just performance or profession. The spirit of Guitarmonk lies in using music to uplift lives, offering people not just services but transformation through the art of guitar. Kapil’s passion also extends to researching Indian Ragas on Guitar and exploring the cultural richness of India through his Amazing India Guitar Journey. You can follow his evolving story, year by year, at kapilsrivastava.com.

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And the journey goes on — still evolving, still inspiring, still creating music.

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