Where it began
A childhood in Punjab, learning Tabla at my grandfather's knee. The first compositions I memorized were shabads from the Guru Granth Sahib.
“The melody and music, and the word of the Shabad are beautiful, when one focuses his meditation on the celestial Lord.”
— ANG 849 · Guru Granth Sahib
EST. 2009 · SURREY BC · WORLDWIDE ONLINE
Where the Guru Granth Sahib meets the modern student — taught by Gurmit Kor, 15+ years of lineage.
WELCOME
I am Gurmit Kor, and I have spent my life turning my passion for Sikh devotional music into a career of teaching. At KOR Institute of Music, every lesson — whether Tabla, Kirtan, or Gurmat Sangeet — is anchored in the Guru Granth Sahib and offered live, one-to-one, to students worldwide.
Meet GurmitFIVE DISCIPLINES, ONE TRADITION
Each discipline is taught live by Gurmit Kor, online or in-person.
North India's primary percussion instrument. The heartbeat of every Kirtan.
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Congregational devotional singing. Live practice + scripture study.
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Three frames of a 15-year journey.
A childhood in Punjab, learning Tabla at my grandfather's knee. The first compositions I memorized were shabads from the Guru Granth Sahib.
Decades of study under classical masters, performing across North America and India, learning that mastery is repetition married to devotion.
Today I teach students across four continents — beginners finding their first beat, advanced players returning to the source of the tradition.
"The melody and music, and the word of the Shabad are beautiful, when one focuses his meditation on the celestial Lord."
— ANG 849 · Guru Granth Sahib
STUDENT STORIES
"It has been a blessing for me to receive lessons from Gur. She is an excellent teacher — I could feel her love for music and for humanity. Tabla is one of the greatest instruments on this planet and Gur makes it look so fun and beautiful."
"My Tabla has significantly improved since starting classes. I would like to thank Kor Institute for all of their instruction and hard work for me to become a better Tabla player."
"I see my son growing in confidence in music abilities. The professionalism, knowledge of teachers, the love for the music and teaching can be seen in KOR Institute of Music."
"I have had a wonderful experience learning kirtan, meeting others, and connecting with Gurbani. Working with the teacher was awesome. This feels like I am a part of a new family."
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Five editions. Twenty-seven countries. One thousand students.
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Classes, recitals, and the people who make KIM.
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