Ehsaan Noorani To Host Open House On ‘Creativity In Composition’ At Abbey Road Institute

Celebrated guitarist-composer Ehsaan Noorani, one-third of the iconic trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, is set to headline a special Open House session titled “Creativity in Composition: Beyond Chords and Scales” on March 5, 2026, at Bay Owl Studios, Khar, housed within the Abbey Road Institute, Mumbai.

Scheduled from 5 pm to 8 pm, the immersive session promises an in-depth exploration of the creative process behind composing music, moving beyond conventional frameworks of harmony and theory.

Composition as Emotion and Narrative

According to the session outline, Noorani will unpack how emotion, mood, narrative, texture, rhythm, and space function as core drivers in shaping musical ideas. Rather than focusing solely on technical constructs, the discussion aims to illuminate composition as an instinctive and expressive craft.

Participants can expect insights into alternative starting points for songwriting and scoring, whether it’s a motif, a particular sound, silence, or even imagery. The conversation will also examine the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity in crafting compelling music.

A Rare Insight Into a Master Composer’s Process

With a career spanning decades in film, independent music, and live performance, Noorani has been instrumental in shaping contemporary Indian soundscapes across genres. As part of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, he has composed for some of Hindi cinema’s most influential soundtracks, blending rock, classical, electronic, and global influences.

The Open House format is expected to encourage interaction, making it an engaging opportunity for aspiring composers, music students, producers, and industry professionals to gain firsthand insight into Noorani’s creative philosophy.

Event Details

• Event: Open House ft. Ehsaan Noorani
• Title: Creativity in Composition: Beyond Chords and Scales
• Date: March 5, 2026
• Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
• Venue: Bay Owl Studios, Khar, Mumbai (Abbey Road Institute)
• Registration: Available via Eventbrite

With composition increasingly evolving in the age of digital production and AI-assisted tools, Noorani’s session aims to reaffirm the human elements at the heart of music-making, instinct, emotion, and storytelling.

Seats are expected to be limited, and early registration is advised.