Born in New York, raised in Austria and educated in England, her international classical and jazz music studies include being an alumnus of the Vienna Music Academy with renowned artist Maria Alsatti (Professor of Voice, The Performing Arts Studios Vienna, Austria.)

An accomplished instructor of children and adults of classical and jazz piano for over 15 years,  Sumitra also celebrates a successful recording, touring and performing career as a solo artist. Her diverse musical and cultural background have enabled her to understand the need for flexibility in teaching. For her it is always important to meet the needs of the individual and keep the student motivated.

As she details her teaching philosophy, we are clearly fortunate to have her as a member of the faculty,  "Learning music should be fun and rewarding. I try to make the journey to approach the student, picking them up at whatever level they are, and walking down whichever road they need to take to get to where they want to be."