Pritesh Walia
Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Educator, Bandleader

Indian New Delhi, India

Quick Info

Profession	Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Educator, Bandleader
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	02/04/1990
Age	36 years
Birthplace	New Delhi, India

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Bio/Wiki

Overview

Pritesh Walia is a virtuoso jazz guitarist and an accomplished composer.
He began his musical journey at the age of 13, immersing himself in Indian Classical Music.
His curiosity for music led him to explore Western influences, mastering diverse musical styles.
Pritesh has performed on global stages and formed partnerships with prestigious brands.
From 2015 to 2017, he represented leading musical instrument retailers during his tours in India.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Colleges/Universities	Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, Los Angeles Berklee College of Music, Boston New England Conservatory, Boston
Degrees	Associate of Arts Degree from Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, Los Angeles Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Jazz Performance and Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music, Boston Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from New England Conservatory, Boston

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Singing Travelling Reading

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Parents

Mother	Madhura Wagh Walia

Career

Debut Album	Hope Town (2024)
Notable Achievements	Conducted master classes and clinics across India, South America, and the United States. Two appearances at the Panama Jazz Festival. Nominated for Best Jazz Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.
Collaborations	Released a large-scale collaborative project with the Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra in 2026.
Major Publication Features	DownBeat Jazziz Jazz Guitar Today

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/priteshwalia/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/pritesh-walia-357666a8/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pritesh sought Western influences in music aside from his Classical training.
2. He has formed collaborative partnerships with prestigious brands.

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