Zaki Ahmad
Vocalist & Music Instructor
Zaki Ahmad, hailing from the renowned Kirana Gharana and son of the late Ustad Naeem Akhtar, is a distinguished musician and teacher with extensive experience in Hindustani classical music. Under the guidance of Ustad Akhtar Nawaaz Ali Khan, Zaki has performed both nationally and internationally, showcasing his talents as a soloist and accompanist.
Zaki offers private vocal lessons, helping musicians improve their singing and deepen their understanding of north Indian classical music. Zaki’s deep knowledge and passion make him an exceptional instructor for students of all levels.
Zaki Ahmad singing a raga
More About
Zaki Ahmad
Zaki Ahmad was born into a family of musicians. Zaki Ahmad is the son of late Ustad Naeem Akhtar who was a noted Ghazal singer. Zaki Ahmad belongs to the Kirana Gharana which is one of the oldest and main traditional schools of Hindustani classical Music. Zaki Ahmad has always been interested in music and his father initiated him into Hindustani classical music.
Zaki Ahmad has been learning Hindustani classical music under the guidance of Ustad Akhtar Nawaaz Ali Khan who is one of the senior most exponent vocalist of Kirana Gharana. Zaki Ahmad has been performing extensively all around the country as a soloist and as an accompanist.
As a soloist, Zaki Ahmad gave his first stage performance at the age of 8 years in Sri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra which is one of the best-established music schools of Delhi. Zaki Ahmad has performed as a soloist not only all around India but also in countries including Bahrain, Hongkong, Dubai, Singapore amongst others.
Zaki has performed at prestigious Indian festivals such as Vasantotsava, Awadh Mahotsav, Sankatmochan, and the Khajurao Festival, among many others. As an accompanist, he has collaborated with legends like Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan, Padmavibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj, and Vidushi Geetanjali Lal.
Zaki’s skills extend beyond pure classical music. He has worked with the National Institute of Kathak Dance, Kathak Kendra in Delhi, and has composed numerous raag-based, Sufi, and light classical pieces.
Zaki teaches the traditional music of northern India to students of all levels.
Zaki Ahmad can teach you to sing, regardless of your past musical experience.
Learn To Sing:
Private Vocal Lessons With Zaki Ahmad
Learn north Indian classical music with Zaki Ahmad, an amazing singer and an expert instructor guiding students of all levels into the world of ragas and Hindustani Sangeet.
Learn online from the comfort of your own home at a mutually agreeable time. Improve your sense of melody and rhythm and get ample feedback on your singing.
A message from Dr. Kerry Kriger
In 2017, I had the pleasure to hear Zaki Ahmad sing Mian ki Malhar at a Kathak demonstration in Hyderabad. Zaki comes from a musical family, and a few months later I performed with Zaki’s brother (Zaheen Khan, an exceptional tabla player) in Delhi. I’ve stayed in touch with Zaki since then and even taken some lessons in raag Kedar from him.
Zaki can teach you to sing in a variety of styles, including Hindustani Sangeet (north Indian ragas), Sufi and light classical.
On top of being enjoyable, singing will do wonders for your sense of pitch. Learning to sing ragas is directly transferable to bansuri playing as we are generally striving to produce the gayaki ang (vocal style). As such, I encourage you to take vocal lessons with Zaki: you will find that it is a great way to improve your musicality, learn ragas, expand your network of musicians, integrate yourself with the Indian musical culture, support a dedicated musician, have a good time, and come closer to achieving your true musical potential.
– Bansuri Bliss Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, August 2024
Zaki Ahmad sings in Hyderabad at a Spic Macay sponsored Kathak dance demonstration. December 5th, 2017.
