Born on 21st July 1981, Pandit Sumit Sharma hails from a deeply musical lineage that has been serving the art of music since 1949, beginning with his grandfather Dr. J.R. Sharma. Recognizing a spark in young Sumit, his grandfather introduced him to the guitar at the age of 10, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in music.

A pivotal moment came when Mr. Peter, a gifted flutist, singer, guitarist, and palmist from England, arrived in India to learn Santoor from Mr. Ravi Sharma . Mr. Peter became a mentor to Sumit, teaching him how to tune the guitar and predicting—through palmistry—that Sumit would one day become a great musician.

Sumit’s musical path expanded as he began observing vocal lessons taught by his grandfather. At just 11 years old, he was entrusted with teaching guitar to beginners—an early testament to his talent and dedication. Guided by the philosophy that “Gyaan baanto to badhta hai” (Knowledge grows when shared), Sumit began imparting music education, and his journey never paused.

He later pursued Sitar, learning its foundational techniques from Mr. O.N. Raina, a disciple of Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, while continuing to absorb the essence of Raga rendition from his grandfather. His understanding of voice culture, ear training, and the fundamentals of multiple instruments makes him a versatile and deeply knowledgeable teacher.

Having witnessed the Guru Shishya Parampara firsthand through his maternal grandfather Shri Bindraban Sharma, Sumit Sharma remains a devoted practitioner of this sacred tradition. His teaching is rooted in truthfulness, discipline, and spiritual connection, and his students consistently testify to the authenticity and depth of his guidance.