FACULTY

Abigail Paul

Vocal Coach , Pianist

Hi, I'm Abigail Paul, a Piano and Voice coach with 3 years of experience. Growing up in Bangalore, I was surrounded by diverse music, especially rooted in church. Classically trained in the Western tradition, I earned certifications in Trinity and LCM Piano Performance, inspired by composers like Handel and Bach. As a teen, I accompanied choirs and sang in Acapella groups, which deepened my love for music. Teaching is my way of giving back to God, and I find joy in helping students develop discipline, patience, and self-expression. Through my work with Muzik Garage, I strive to foster a love for music that nurtures harmony of body and mind."‍

Abigail Price

Vocal Coach

"I believe singing and music have the profound ability to transcend borders and touch hearts, evoking emotions and creating a sense of unity among people. The beauty of music lies in its power to express the depths of human feeling, bringing solace, joy, and harmony to our lives."

Allan Rohit Paul

Keyboardist & Arranger, HOD - Keyboard 

"Music has always been the medium that enables me to express feelings and emotions that can't be expressed in words. Every time I play the Keyboard it opens up new spaces of thoughts and creativity. With the Synthesizers technology of our time there's endless possibilities to produce new music that pushes all boundaries providing new ways of connecting with our audience."

Benjamin John

Guitarist

"I believe music shapes our everyday lives, In a world that relies heaily on visual information, our ability to recognise patterns & sounds is a severly underrated ability. As a lead guitarist i like to research & find these patterns and refine them into hooks i can use for various songs. Our ability to connect a song or a tune to a feeling shows us that we were created to make music"

Blessy Harrison

Violinist

"Music has always allowed me to express and experience my emotions and thoughts in a way words cannot. I feel music is not bound by regimes, society, existential dread or boundaries thus ushering me to a place of creative freedom, healing, peace, awareness & ever closer to the divine. "

Erica Manuel

Vocalist

"Classically trained opera singer and music student, Erica, is dedicated to sharing the versatility of music with children while making it accessible to all through engaging and creative teaching methods."

Joel Jacob

Keyboardist & Composer

"As a seasoned Western keyboard player with 25 years of experience, I've had a passion for music and a keen ear since the age of 6. Having been fortunate enough to train under and play alongside many seasoned musicians over the years, my musical journey has allowed me to explore different creative projects including compositions, teaching, productions, mixing and mastering. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others, and I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had so far."

Nathanael Vasappan

Drummer & Drum Programmer

"I started my drumming career in the year 2010 .. My strengths were hard rock and gospel genres. I played for multiple church’s and bands and started teaching drums in the year 2015. I have been a part of the drum faculty at Muzik Garage Bangalore for the past 9 years. In addition to teaching and playing live on stage, I am also a drum programmer and have done some work on a few well known South Indian Christian music videos. Muzikgarage is a place where you can be assured that you will become an excellent musician with a good character."

Rebecca Ebenezer

Vocal Coach, HOD - Vocals

"I believe singing and music have the profound ability to transcend borders and touch hearts, evoking emotions and creating a sense of unity among people. The beauty of music lies in its power to express the depths of human feeling, bringing solace, joy, and harmony to our lives."

Roshan Jayakumar

Drummer, HOD - Drums

"Music has not just been a medium through which I express my emotions, rather it has been a spiritual and intellectual journey. Spiritual because it allows me to express my worship beyond words, everytime I pick up my sticks to play it fills me with a sense of awe knowing I'm in God's presence. Intellectual because I'm constantly learning and I'm inspired with new ideas everytime I play, and sharing it with the next generation gives me a sense of Joy and Completion."

Rohan Cyril

Drummer

"With nearly 15 years of drumming experience, I’m passionate about making rhythm exciting and accessible to students of all ages. My approach teaches technique while nurturing creativity, musicality, and confidence. I believe drumming is more than just beats; it’s a language of expression. I tailor lessons to each student’s learning style, ensuring they build strong fundamentals while having fun. Whether guiding beginners or helping advanced students refine their skills, I’m committed to fostering a lifelong love for music. "

Samuel Samarpith

Guitarist

"’I'm an alumnus of Muzikgarage, an accomplished lead guitarist, composer, and lyricist with over four years in the college music circuit and two years of teaching experience. I’m also the founder of Seraphim, a gospel hard rock band that’s dominated battle-of-the-bands competitions across universities. Specializing in gospel, R&B, and hard rock, I combine technical skill with artistic expression in my music. Additionally, I serve as the choir conductor for The Josephite Choir, Bangalore's largest student-led choir, and have been invited as a judge for several music events across the city."

Sanjay Jayakumar

Keyboardist

"I started my drumming career in the year 2010 .. My strengths were hard rock and gospel genres. I played for multiple church’s and bands and started teaching drums in the year 2015. I have been a part of the drum faculty at Muzik Garage Bangalore for the past 9 years. In addition to teaching and playing live on stage, I am also a drum programmer and have done some work on a few well known South Indian Christian music videos. Muzikgarage is a place where you can be assured that you will become an excellent musician with a good character."

Simon Manuel

Pianist

"Teaching piano allows me to share the joy of music while keeping things simple and fun. The piano helps me relax, and my focus on straightforward lessons ensures students experience steady and predictable progress, making learning enjoyable and stress-free"

Steve Armstrong

Guitarist, HOD - Guitar

"I’m a versatile guitarist and educator with nearly a decade of experience, having trained over a hundred students. Starting in metal, I’ve explored genres like blues, jazz, and rock fusion, which has made me a sought-after session and recording artist. My roots in church music, guided by Psalm 33:3, shape my dedication to using music to uplift, inspire, and glorify God. Music is a universal language that connects hearts, bridging the gap between people we’ve never met."

Stephen Renswick

Arranger, Music Producer

"I started my drumming career in the year 2010 .. My strengths were hard rock and gospel genres. I played for multiple church’s and bands and started teaching drums in the year 2015. I have been a part of the drum faculty at Muzik Garage Bangalore for the past 9 years. In addition to teaching and playing live on stage, I am also a drum programmer and have done some work on a few well known South Indian Christian music videos. Muzikgarage is a place where you can be assured that you will become an excellent musician with a good character."

SUPPORT STAFF

Glory Job

Administrator

Glory Job is the friendly and efficient force behind the scenes at Muzik Garage. As administrator, she handles scheduling, student coordination, and day-to-day operations with care and precision. With a knack for organization and a genuine love for the arts, Glory ensures that everything runs smoothly so students and teachers can focus on what matters most—music."

Lenz

Administrator

Lenz plays a key role in keeping Muzik Garage organized and on track. As administrator, he manages communications, class logistics, and student support with quiet efficiency and a problem-solving mindset. Known for his calm demeanor and reliability, Lenz helps create a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone at the Muzikgarage."

FOUNDER

Ebenezer Premkumar

Recording Artist, Musician &. Worship Leader

Ebenezer Premkumar is the founder of MuzikGarage, the school of Music and Design. He is also a professional guitarist, a worship leader, a recording session artist and a live artist. Ebenezer is married to Rebecca, who is a Psychologist and ardent supporter and co-partner of his Vision. They currently reside in Bangalore and are blessed with two wonderful children- Suzanne and Jaden.
Ebenezer fondly known as Eby, is an IT Engineer by profession. He started his own web development firm called Ebyz Garage IT solutions in 2007. Presently it is a sister concern under the umbrella of MuzikGarage, with a campaign that promotes music with a mission. It was his passion for music and design consultancy that enabled him to start and head his own company. It yielded fruit as over 2500 students have gone out of the portals of MuzikGarage.
“One of the biggest gifts you can give anyone is sharing the musical knowledge you have. I’ve learnt that the more I teach, the more I learn and as a musician I never stop learning” reveals Ebenezer when asked what spurns his passion and dedication. His independent music teaching venture kicked off with the vision to selflessly equip musicians to thrive in the music field. Now MuzikGarage also holds regular workshops and crash courses to encourage musicians to build themselves up and get onto a platform that may otherwise not be possible.

Also equipping his students on chord techniques and genre differentiation, Ebenezer focuses his lessons on acoustic and electric guitars as well as bass guitars. When asked for his best advice, he says “There is no shortcut to learning music and nothing beats working hard and practising to become a good musician.”
Born in Tamil Nadu and raised in Gujarat, Ebenezer recalls his younger days when nobody around him understood western music since they were more exposed to Indian cinema and Bollywood music. “My mother (Mrs.Jayanthi Balachandaran) always played the guitar. She was the one who inspired me to pick up the stringed instrument and taught me my first three chords in standard 3. From a small age, I had a passion to become a good guitarist and be a blessing to others.”
It was only during a holiday visit to Chennai that Ebenezer’s zeal for music became a reality. “An uncle of mine (Mr.CM.Rajendran) taught me how to pluck and connect chords. I was fascinated by his way of playing. I went back to Gujarat, started listening to songs on the radio and one song that really gripped me was Eric Clapton’s ‘Tears in Heaven’. I was astonished by the variations played on the solo guitar with a chord, a melody, a rhythm and a bass playing on the top – all this from one guitar. That’s where I further developed my ear for music and worked out something called chord voicing (finger style playing).”

During a brief period in his college days, he deviated and explored different genres like rock and metal with his electric guitar. “That’s the teenage fantasy trip all musicians go through when they are young and I was no exception. It was only in my 2nd semester of college that I realised something was truly missing in my music. I realised I was playing depressing and de-motivating songs and had only become an entertainer. I stepped back and decided to take a stand to return to my original calling. That day I realised that I was designed for a higher purpose and my transformation took place.”
This fervour burned so bright that, he began training people as soon as he finished college in 2007. “My vision is not just to make people musicians, but also to make them better human beings, I focus a lot on character building and encourage my students to be confident. Character plays a major role in a musician’s life. Me and my other workshop conductors like Jason Kishander, Keba Jeremiah, Naveen Thomas make sure we touch on character building during our lessons.”

Ebenezer points out that the one thing he teaches his students in his workshops is to be humble. “The middle letter of pride is ‘I’, the opposite is true with humility where the ‘U’ comes before the ‘I’. Therefore when you humble yourself as a musician and put others before yourself, you put a smile in their lives and change them forever. Humility as a musician takes you to a different level altogether.”
Ebenezer has also been a worship leader and mentor since 2007, mainly among the teenagers and the youth of this generation. He is devoted to teaching them the word and helping them use their talent in reverence to God. His testimony has changed many young lives and motivated youngsters to abandon their tainted lifestyles and pursue a journey of purpose and wholeness. He has also mentored various young singers and students who have formed an integral part of the MuzikGarage choir. There is an annual MuzikGarage concert where the musicians and vocal students can showcase their learning and talents

Appealing to fellow musicians, he sums up: “Be an inspiration. A lot of people are discouraged by senior musicians. Instead, invest time in their lives. Help upcoming musicians. I tell all those who come to me to keep their passion going, no matter what. If you have other dreams go for them. Keep music as your passion even while you pursue your career. I’m like that. I love music, I’m a musician. But, I’m also an IT Engineer because that’s what I studied. Music and Career can be balanced. No matter what you do, make sure you remain a blessing to others and share what you learn."

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