ASHWANI VERMA
Drums Faculty
Ashwani is amongst the most influential Drummers in the country with his students currently performing with some of the biggest bands/artists. A Grade 8 Drumkit and grade 6 in Vocals from Trinity College London. He is extremely passionate about teaching music and has been a regular music faculty at the Carmel Convent School for 2 decades now. Over the years he has held many fascinating positions in the industry such as former consultant with Casio India Pvt Ltd, former production engineer for Fever 104 FM New Delhi and founder of AVEC VERVE a music production house into music for radio, film and television.
He was also founder member of Orange Street, a grunge rock outfit which is amongst the earliest bands of the independent music scene in India. They were part of the late 90’s early 2000 movement and toured extensively across India apart from playing a few shows in Europe. HE has recorded/played sessions with/for following prominent music acts in the country:
- Shubha Mudgal/ Santanu Moitra (Bombay)
- Daniel B George (Bombay)
- Parikrama (Delhi)
- Kailash Kher
- Rabbi Shergill
- Euphoria (Delhi)
Ashwani is currently part of the Music groups “Unplugged” an acoustic retro classic rock outfit and HFT a trio led by guitarist Arjun Sen apart from teaching at the Bridge Music Academy.