India, Aug. 30 -- Violinist and educator Mika Nishimura, trained at prestigious institutions like the Franz Liszt Academy and the Jacobs School of Music, has spent over a decade in India reimagining music education. While her foundation lies in the rigour of Western classical training, her work with Mumbai-based NGO Muktangan shifted her focus towards collaborative, human-centred learning. This journey inspired Elevate, a multidisciplinary camp she co-founded with educator Katheryn Murillo, blending music, movement, nutrition, and mentorship to nurture confident, empathetic young leaders. She talks to Travel + Leisure India & South Asia about her vision of helping children connect across divides and believe in their own voice-on stage, in...