Dr. Mustafa Raza belongs to the Beenkar. Gharana (Family of School) Patiala and Moradabad. This Gharana has an important place in the Classical Indian music world. Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan Saheb have priceless contribution in "Vichiter Veena". The Patiala Gharana has has given the name and popularity to this rare and unique instrument in music world. Ustad Abdul Aziz Khan Saheb was the court musician and the Guru of his highness Maharaja of Patiala, princely state of Patiala.