I grew up in the South of England in a musical family, and as a child learned to play classical and folk guitar. After doing a Performing Arts course at Brighton university, I became involved in diverse music, dance and performance. I studied Northern Indian classical music on the sitar with Viram Jasani at the Guild Hall, London from 1984-86 & more recently studied under Balugi Shrivastav, a renowned musician, teacher and international performer.

I have played and composed with tabla players and musicians, from singer/songwriters to ambient soundscapes and techno, performing at venues such as Brighton's Zap Club & Pavilion Theatre, Claridges,[Mayfair,London], Florence House Retreat Centre,[Seaford], festivals and private events.

For over 20 years I have worked as a session musician and feature on a number of albums. I am currently working with the fusion band Indigo Eye; a blend of sitar, violin, tablas, keyboards, gongs, chants and songs, providing concerts at numerous events around the south coast. I also perform in a trio with Jacqueline Attwood[clarinet] and Marc Clayton[tablas] and within a chanting group in Brighton with harmonium and tablas. As a solo performer I use some unique electronic sound effects and my own tunings to create a spiritual journey called Celestial Sitar".
Musical influences have been: Vilayat Khan, Nikil Banerjee, Balugi shrivastav, Pink Floyd, Quintessence, Shakti, Omar Farouk, Neil young & much world music.

I am available to play sitar with tablas or solo, at private functions such as:
weddings, parties, baby naming ceremonies, retreat centres, corporate events
Please e-mail for more information-garima@sitarplayer.co.uk tel:01273 556315/07816617387