Mihir Phukan - Founder of Wizard Inc
Hi, I am Mihir Phukan, I was born and raised up in Guwahati city and also I did both my schooling and college here. I started playing guitar as a hobby when I was in 8th standard but prior to that I was more active as a sportsperson and was keen in earning an expertise in Martial Arts. I also sketched and painted since my childhood. So, this artistic side has there been with me from childhood. Music has always been an integral part of our family. My father has been singing since his younger days and also plays a few musical instruments very well like Harmonium and Tabla. My elder sister is also a trained Indian classical singer. I used to visit cultural events with father and had the opportunity to listen to various musical instruments. I was more drawn towards the tune of the guitar.
Three years later, at the age of 16 years, for the first time I participated in a National Rock competition as encouraged by my school friends. To my surprise, I won the BEST GUITARIST AWARD. I didn't know I played that well. This boosted my confidence and I tried even more to improve my guitar skills. Thereafter, I won the BEST GUITARIST award for 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS in almost all top Rock Music Competitions held across Northeast. What I started as a hobby turned into a serious career prospect. I became more serious about pursuing a career as a musician. I started getting invitations to play at various platforms across the nation. I also did a music composition for a local theatre group which was received very well by the audience. I started getting recognition in my state, also nationally and internationally. I was also invited to judge many competitions across India.
Wizard Inc
We as CANTABILE MUSIC ACADEMY provide RSL certified music courses for students. We also provide an opportunity for employment as music teachers and instrumentalists for those who are qualified in the field. Apart from providing training in music, we provide facilities for recording music and space for jamming for renowned local musicians from the state. Recording studios and jam pads are quite costly in cities and many artistes might find it difficult to visit such places. So, we even provide our jamming space and recording studio known as WIZARTISTIC STUDIO at a very competitive price for such clients. We also take up invitations to play at private gatherings like marriage, parties etc. to promote our brand.
Forging the purpose
A number of problems faced by learners of music were solved since I started the academy. Students now no longer have to visit outside of the state for an International certified music course. Artistes too do not have to travel outside of the city or state searching for a proper place for recording music.
From my personal struggles, as an artiste I had seen the lack of proper infrastructure as far as pursuing Music in my state was concerned. I knew what kind of support young music aspirants needed for establishing a career in music. So, establishing the music academy gave the much-needed infrastructure and a proper learning environment for the students.
Could you share one of the most heart touching compliments from one of your clients?
Though there were many instances which have occurred in my musical journey but still I would like to share one particular incident which for me was a bit unusual yet a memorable one.
It was when I was boarding a flight from Guwahati to Bangalore, I was handed a piece of paper torn from that of an emesis bag by a pretty air hostess saying that a lady has requested me to hand over this letter to you. I read through the letter where that mysterious lady expressed that she has been a huge fan of mine and always wanted to meet me in person and today when she saw me in the same flight, her excitement knew no bounds. Unfortunately, owing to nervousness she couldn’t gather the guts to reveal her identity to me. It’s almost a decade, but still, I have a faint hope that someday I will get to meet her. I hope she will be reading this interview.
Diversification of WIZARD INC
Under the aegis of WIZARD INC. which is basically an advertising agency which I was planning to start initially but kept on hold due to lack of resources which in turn made me start four other ventures under the same banner which are WIZART EVENTS which conducts musical, entertainment and other corporate and commercial events. The second venture is WIZARTISTIC STUDIO which is a production house where we do all kinds of audio/video productions for artistes, companies etc. Third one is WIZCRAFT STUDIO which is basically a wedding planner where we provide top notch quality services such as, videography, photography, catering and decorations. Fourth and the most important one is CANTABILE MUSIC ACADEMY which is Assam’s first authorized ROCKSCHOOL LONDON music examination center which I started in the year 2012.
Ever since pandemic has struck the world, not only businesses every individual either in government or non-government sector has been affected by it and so is ours. But from this year 2022 certain steps have been taken by me along with my team to strengthen the business even better than before. Things are in their nascent stage and wouldn’t like to speak much about the initiatives before they take a concrete shape in the market.
The balance betwixt professional and personal life of an entrepreneur
Every entrepreneur in the initial stage more or less has to go through a certain emotional and physical exertion so yes, for some it may have an adverse effect depending on the financial status respectively. I believe this can have an ill effect on the personal life of an entrepreneur. Since it depends on circumstances and situation where an entrepreneur finds himself. So, I believe it may be wrong from my end to speak out from my perspective.
Further action from the heart
In the next 5 years, I see my company across the nation employing the best in the business to do the best and to be the best.
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