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From Principal Engineer to classical maestro: Why Sydney’s Manbir Singh made a bold career switch
Manbir Singh, Sydney-based Indian classical music artist and founder of the 'Gurbani Sangeet Vidyala'. Credit: Supplied Bhai Manbir Singh
Manbir Singh climbed the corporate ladder to become a high-earning principal engineer, but deep down, he felt like he was 'sitting in someone else's seat'. In 2019, no longer wanting classical music to be just a 'side hustle', he took the leap to make it his full-time profession. Now, as a dedicated artist and teacher at his self-established music school, 'Gurbani Sangeet Vidyala', Manbir shares his journey of navigating the financial and emotional challenges of this career switch.
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