World Music School Builds New Bridges in Kathmandu: Global Collaboration and a New Phase Ahead
The World Music School (WMS) has met with several leading music institutions in Kathmandu to explore future collaborations that connect community-based learning with professional music education. The meetings marked a significant step toward expanding WMS’s international presence and fostering deeper cultural exchange across continents.
The discussions included ideas for joint workshops, exchange programs, and the partnership of future business models.
“Kathmandu’s musical scene is a vibrant meeting point of traditions and modernity,” said Pedro Aibéo, founder of the World Music School. “We see enormous potential for collaboration here — not only to teach music, but to use it as a tool for social connection and shared learning.”
Alongside these new international initiatives, World Music School ry (Finland) is also preparing changes to its board structure and launching new digital products that will better connect teachers, students, and audiences worldwide. These developments are part of a strategic renewal that aims to make WMS more agile, transparent, and sustainable in its global operations.
The Kathmandu meetings concluded with several informal jam sessions and discussions on future pilot projects for 2026 — reaffirming WMS’s core belief that music is a universal language for collaboration and democracy.
About the World Music School
Founded in Helsinki, the World Music School promotes accessible, inclusive, and participatory music education worldwide. It connects professional musicians and communities through concerts, workshops, and innovative teaching methods that emphasize cultural diversity and collective learning.
