Sourab Jagtap's Guitar Journey and Music Insights

My journey with the guitar began back in 8th standard—a simple beginning that eventually shaped my entire life. The first big turning point came from my mother. She bought me my first guitar, and that single moment became the foundation of everything I have built today. I owe my entire musical start to her belief.

Self-Taught Beginnings

Finding a good teacher in the early days was difficult, so I taught myself.
I spent countless nights watching concerts, studying every detail, and learning purely by feel.
John Mayer opened the world of tone and expression for me. I would put on his concerts at night and fall asleep listening to them—those sounds became my earliest teachers.

Mentors Who Shaped My Path

Even though I began self-taught, I was blessed to find true guides along the way:

• Utkarsh Sir and Bhavesh Sir sharpened my guitar skills, discipline, and musical understanding.

• Aniket Sir, my production teacher, still guides me even today. His support has been crucial in my journey as a music producer.

Their mentorship gave direction to my passion.

500+ Live Shows – Finding My Home on Stage

Over the years, I’ve performed 500+ live shows across different cities and stages.
Every performance taught me confidence, connection, and authenticity.
A major highlight was doing the opening act for Anuv Jain, a moment that boosted my journey as a performing guitarist.

My First Official Track

In November 2025, I released my first official track, a huge emotional milestone. It represented years of work, growth, and lessons. Creating something from scratch and releasing it as an artist changed my vision forever.

From Home Tuitions to Building My Own Music Academy

I started by teaching small home batches.
Then I worked at an academy, learned the formal side of teaching, and eventually took a big step —
I opened my own music school, which today has taught over 1,000 students.

This dream turned into reality because of teamwork.
My business partner Shreyas has been with me throughout this journey, building and running the academy side by side with full trust and dedication.

Building My Gear, Piece by Piece

Today I have gear worth over ₹8 lakhs, but none of it came instantly.
Every guitar, pedal, and amp was earned through gigs, classes, and years of consistency.
Each piece of equipment carries a story of hard work.

The People Who Made This Journey Possible

Nothing I have today was built alone. I stand where I am because of the people who walked with me:

My Family

• My Mother — the reason I even picked up a guitar.

• My Father — who supported me quietly and consistently.

• My Sister — always there for me, emotionally and mentally.

• My Wife — my strongest emotional support during my toughest moments. Her belief kept me going when things seemed impossible.

My Friends

• Susmit & Umesh — my closest friends who have been with me through every show, struggle, and milestone. Their support kept me grounded and motivated.

My Partner

• Shreyas — without him, running the academy wouldn’t have been possible. Together, we built something meaningful and lasting.

My Teachers

• Utkarsh Sir, Bhavesh Sir, and Aniket Sir — mentors who shaped my playing, discipline, and production journey.

These people are the pillars behind everything I have built.

A Journey Built on Emotion, Struggle & Passion

From an 8th standard kid with a dream, to a guitarist, teacher, performer, producer, and academy owner — this journey has been emotional, difficult, beautiful, and completely worth it.

And this is just the beginning.