Saeed: Dharavi's Determined Star Guitarist

Saeed Ajimullah Khan is the eldest of seven children, and one of the brightest talents identified through the Mewsic India program. He and his family live together in a one bedroom flat, far below the poverty line, struggling to get by on the 4000rp a month, which his father earns making brooms.

 

Saeed has been attending the Dharavi Mewsic Centre for over 6 months now and has displayed a unique talent for playing the guitar. A lanky lad, Saeed has shown great determination, dedication and discipline to his chosen instrument. He has completed each of his syllabuses on time and without fail, including; all major chords (open) and scale, as well as, mastering 5-6 songs in that time. Saeed has not missed a single class, winning the hearts of not only his teachers but also each and every visitor. 

Currently, Saeed is studying in 8th grade at the Woolen Mull Municipal School. However, there is an expectation that Saeed, as the eldest son, will soon need to start working to support his father and family.

While the Mewsic Centre cannot guarantee to keep Saeed in school, it does provide him with a wonderful opportunity and an alternative to develop his talents and fine-tune his guitar skills, which might help him to support himself and family in future.

But, it's not just about learning the guitar. During Saeed's time in the Mewsic Centre at Dharavi, he will be equipped with many transferrable life stills, including self-discipline and study skills, improved confidence, improved focus and concentration, enhanced teamwork and communication, skills which will help him to set up a comfortable living. 

Mewsic has certainly given a ray of hope and inspiration to Saeed and will continue to deliver such activities to more kids in future.

"With a young son of my own, I want to ensure that all children in India have the opportunity to experience the joy and power of music", Says Brett. And so, at the heart of the Mewsic India Foundation is the vision, the desire, to see every child experience and benefit from the joy and power of music.