FREE MUSIC EDUCATION

Building the next generation of artists

Our mission is to make music education accessible to underprivileged children across Pakistan, preserving and celebrating the nation’s rich cultural heritage through classical, folk, and contemporary music. We aim to nurture young talent, empowering them to express themselves with confidence, creativity, and purpose.

We envision a generation of musicians and dreamers who uphold Pakistan’s musical legacy, using it as a bridge of unity, hope, and inspiration that connects communities and generations.

At Surtaal Music Academy, students build a strong musical foundation while developing their own style and confidence. We introduce skills step by step, ensuring each concept is understood through consistent practice and guided learning.

Various styles

100+ weekly students

Recording Studio

INSIDE A MUSIC CLASS AT SURTAAL

This is what a group vocal class looks like. We focus on effective vocal exercices, traditional and modern songs.

Become a student at one of our campuses and attend free high standard music lessons.

+1500

students served

+10

Staff members

+30

Collaborators

+12

Music disciplines

Traditional Music

Traditional Music

Traditional Music

Traditional Music

OUR RISING STARS⭐

At Surtaal Music Academy, our students are the heart of everything we do

Watch their performances and discover the voices shaping Pakistan’s next generation of musicians.

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TESTIMONIALS

They support Surtaal

Sanam Marvi

Words of encouragement from Sanam Marvi Jee for the students of the Surtaal Academy. She is considered to be one of the finest performers in the Sufi, ghazal and folk genres.

Shiraz Uppal

Pakistani singer, songwriter and music producer Shiraz Uppal talks about his collaboration experience with the students of the Surtaal Music Academy.
 

Shuja Haider

Listen to the kind words of this major Pakistani singer about the work of the Surtaal academy to build the new generation of artists in Pakistan.

Xulfi

Multi award winning musician Xulfi talking about his experience with Surtaal Academy and how the academy is doing important work at the grassroot level.
 

Azaan Sami Khan

Azaan Sami Khan is a celebrated artist of Pakistan who has worked as a producer, composer, assistant director, and actor. He is the son of Indian musician Adnan Sami Khan and Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar.

Sonu Nigam

Sonu is one of the most popular Bollywood singers of recent times and is recognized as an exceptional singer.

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Playing For Change Foundation,

171 Pier Avenue, #271
Santa Monica, CA 90405 – USA

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