Suraj Hua Maddham and Bhaage Re Mann hitmaker Sandesh Shandilya’s 25-year career has been shaped by his melodies. And by a quiet dream. For years, the composer hoped to provide formal education to aspiring musicians. Today, the dream has come to fruition with The Shakti Collective that he co-founded with Rohit Sobti, who has a long experience of leadership in companies like Yash Raj Films and Sony Music India. In a chat with mid-day, Shandilya talks about how the academy aims to bring the new wave of musicians. 

Excerpts from the interview.