Judges – India
Irwin James Dsouza
8th grade in Keyboard Teaching music for 25 years
Keyboard violin and guitar
Meenoshka Dias
With a career spanning over 13 years as a singer, Meenoshka Dias has established herself as one of Goa’s prominent vocalists. Renowned for her versatility across genres such as Western Classical, Pop, Soul, RnB, Jazz, Goan Folk, and Portuguese Fado, she effortlessly breathes life into every performance. As a vocal trainer, Meenoshka blends traditional contemporary methods to train young singers to achieve their singing goals
Nicole Williams
Nicole Williams is a pianist and accompanist based in Goa, India, known for her collaborative work with vocalists and instrumentalists. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Piano Performance from The Master’s University in California, USA, where she accompanied many soloists, as well as the University Choirs. Nicole started studying the piano at the age of 5, under the tutelage of her mother and grandmother, both pianists. She has also accompanied and worked with multiple musicians and choirs through the Pune Music Society in Pune, India, as well as performing artists from around the world here in Goa. Nicole is married and is the mother of 5 children.
Rajesh Bundole
Rajesh Bundela is the Founder and Director of Inspire Music Institute, Margao, Goa, an institute dedicated to providing high-quality and structured music education to young learners. He holds Advanced Certifications in Acoustic Guitar from the London College of Music (LCM), London, and in Classical Piano. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Rajesh has mentored and trained numerous students across different age groups in piano, guitar, ukulele, and music theory. His teaching philosophy emphasizes strong musical foundations, creativity, disciplined practice, and confident performance. Through Inspire Music Institute, he is committed to nurturing talent and inspiring students to develop a lifelong appreciation and passion for music.
Maria Gorette Vas
Maria studied Violin under the guidance of Dr.Fr.Lourdino Baretto and has excelled as the only licetiate in Teachers Diploma of the Trinity college of London. She has been teaching music for the past 33 years, dedicating her life to nurturing young minds and instilling in them a love for music, discipline, and a deep musical understanding. With God’s help and her unwavering dedication, her mission has always been to guide children to enjoy learning and to develop a lifelong appreciation for music. Many of her students have achieved significant milestones, including successfully completing the Recital Diploma. Today, several of them are music teachers in Goa and across the globe, carrying forward the knowledge and passion they received under her guidance.
