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Name: Ms. Bhavadhaarini Anantaraman
Email: bhavadhaarini@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music, Light Classical and Devotional Music
Address: AE-132 80 D Shanthi Colony Anna Nagar Chennai 600 040
Telephone: 044-26202289, Mobile number 0-9841504099
Misc. info: Website www.bhavadhaarini.com
Short profile
Bhavadhaarini Anantaraman is a disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Smt.D.K.Pattammal for more than 18 years. Bhavadhaarini hails from the family of veteran composer Mayuram Vishwanatha Shastry. She has won numerous prizes and awards from several prestigious institutions from her school days and has toured all over India to give performances in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka etc. She became a graded artist of All India Radio' Chennai in 2002 by winning their All India Competition. She is a recipient of CCRT, Sterlings and Government Scholarships for many years for Music and from SPIC and Bioscience industries for her Science pursuits. She has a Masters degree in Microbiology and a second Masters Degree in Indian Music and is Currently pursuing her PhD in Indian Music . Her school is established in Chennai Karpagam sangeetha Vidyalayam. For more details about classes please log on to www.bhavadhaarini.com
Name: Umamaheswari B.
Email: umakolkata@gmail.com
Field: Vocal Carnatic Music
Address: 97/D Kamarajar Salai, Palavakkam , Chennai - 600 041
Telephone: 98402 25264
Misc Info: Learned music from Leela Rajagopalan and performed on many stages and given performances of note in this field and have taken up coaching budding talents.
Name: Rajat Kumar Behera
Email: behera_rajat@yahoo.co.in
Field: Tabla ( Hindustani Classical and light)
Address: No 22/45, Abaiya Nagar, Nehru Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai 600094.
Telephone: +91 9444476481, +91 9444718521
Misc Info: I have a M. Mus in Tabla ( Viswabharati, Shantiniketan ), B-High Grade in Classical and Light Music from A.I.R (All India Radio). I have been playing for Classical, Ghazal and light music concerts in Chennai and other parts on India. I have students of different age groups. For more information on concert accompaniment and Classes contact by mail or on the mobile numbers given above.
Name: Gayatrisankaran
Email: gayatrisankar@flashmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal/Violin/Veena
Address: A/G4 Mahaveer Apts 4, East Coast Road thiruvanmiyur chennai-41 tamilnadu india
Telephone: 091-044-24415043
Misc. Info:
Name: Kalaimamani H. Ramakrishnan
Email: hramakrishnaiyer@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Mridangam, konnakkol, kanchira, vocal
Address: #3 srividya avenue, Thorapakkam, Chennai 600096
Telephone: 91-44-24961277 /91-98410 13568
Misc. Info: learnt mridangam under Palani Subramania Pillai, T Harihara Sarma, and Kuttalam Viswanatha iyer. Presently having super advanced course in Karaikudi Mani School. Has won the kalaimamani title from the Govt. of Tamilnadu. Vocal: learnt under stalwarts like M D Ramanathan, Semmangudi, D K Jayaraman.
Name: Mathangi Iyengar Nee K Mathangi
Email: arunmathangi@rediffmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: No 1, 58th Street, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600 083, Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 914424892887
Misc. Info: Bharatanatyam Danseuse of National & International Acclaim. Graduate & Post Graduate alumnus of the famed Kalakshetra Foundation Chennai. She is a solo performer & has her own troupe. Has choreographed ballets & held workshops.
Name: Mayuram J. Shankar
Email: mayur@nowpos.com
Field: Mridhangam
Address: K4, Dhakha Apartments 11 jeevarathnam Nagar Adayar, Chennai-600020
Telephone: 044-24918063
Misc. Info: I am Mridhangist playing for leading Bharathnatyam Dancers in India and Abroad. Graded Artiste in All India Radio and has been teaching. Nattuvangam classes also done both in chennai and online teaching also available. Audio recordings of Bharathnatyam songs can be done affordably.
Name: Vijay K. J.
Email: vijayflutist@hotmail.com
Field: Flute Player, Flute Teacher and Flute Maker
Address:
Telephone: 0-98410-78922
Misc. Info:
Name: Mrs. Ranganayaki Jayaraman
Email: ranga_jay@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: Mrs. Ranganayaki Jayaraman, Director, Saraswathy GAna Nilayam, Old No: 6, New No:13, Thoppu Street, Triplicane, Chennai - 600 005
Telephone: 091-044-28443327
Misc. Info:
Name: Ganesh Kumar
Email: ganesh@ganeshkanjira.com
Field: Carnatic Percussion Instruments Viz., Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Morsingh, and Konnakkol (Vocal Percussion)
Address: Ganesh Kumar Flat No: 3 "Sankara Apartments" No 91, Lake View Road West Mambalam Chennai - 600 033.
Telephone: 91 44 2471 3968
Misc. Info: Teaching Carnatic Percussion Instruments viz., Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Morsingh, Konakkol (Vocal Percussion) Individual Private lessons and group lessons...
Name: Kundurthi Venkatakrishna
Email: kbvenkatkrishna@yahoo.com
Field: mythological drama
Address: K Venkatakrishna, Asst.Chief Manager, F 2 , Kamaraj Road, Block 16, Neyveli, Tamilnadu-607803 :
Telephone: 9442253558-04142253558
Misc. Info: I am a diploma holder in theatre arts from andhra university. Trained in dramatics by renowned masters as chatla sriramulu athili krishnarao, abburi gopalakrishna and mythological drama under late sri pasupuleti munuswami naidu of anjali pictures and dialogue delivery in the mythological drama under pouranikasarwabhouma sri malladi chandrasekharasasthry . I was best actor andhra university , honoured by great cine heroine smt jamuna, and won many prizes for best performances. I was honoured by the then governor of ap & tamilnadu sri rangarajan at ap bhavan new delhi, performed and honoured at nadigar sangham, chennai right now i am portrying krishna roles in thulabharam and pandavodyogavijayalu.Besides i am a singer of folkmusic devotionalmusic and lightmusic and gave these performances.I am interested in giving performances in the above fields at all places world over. I can also teach if somebody is interested.
Name: Bh. Murali
Email: bh_murali2003@yahoo.com
Field: Indian Music - Vocal - Keyboard - Online Classes
Address: "Shreeraagam", Ashoknagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Telephone: +91 98402 - 04293
Misc Info: visit http://bhmurali.com
Name: N. Amutha
Email: amu_natarajan@yahoo.com
Field: bharathanatiyam
Address: N. Amutha, 4/494,Agateeswarar Nagar, Polichalour, Chennai.
Telephone: +919940303961
Misc. Info: I am a classical bharathanatiyam dancer. I finished B.F.A [bachelor of fine arts]gold medalist,81%.
I done my M.F.A [Master of Fine Arts] gold medal.80%.
Now I did my M.Phil dance. Distingtion.
Experienced in teaching 15 years, and I have done my great job in north india varanasi 2004 to 2006. I want to do my best career in my field. I want to accieve my field.
Name: G.N. Desikan
Email: g_n_nn@yahoo.com
Field: Vocal-Carnatic
Address: 21/1, Brahmin Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 23712113,23810893
Misc. Info: He is running a music school, Sri Thayagaraja Sangeetha Vidyalayam for the past 26 years at Saidapet & Jafferkhanpet. For more info please check out www.angelfire.com/musicals/gndesikan00/gnd.html
Name: N. Girishkumar
Email: ngirishkumar@hotmail.com
Field: karnatic flute
Address: N. Girishkumar, Lecturer In Flute, Music Department, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608002
Telephone: 9894195962
Misc. Info: I am performing Carnatic music - flute ( Solo) recitals and Bharatanatyam concerts. I am taking private classes.
Name: Mudikondan S.N. Ramesh
Email: mudikondanramesh@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic instrumentsl-Veena & Vocal
Address: C-7 Maitri Apartments, 54/10 Jubilee Road, West Mambalam, Chennai- 600 033
Telephone: 044 - 2371 9450, Mobile No 94442 84546
Misc. Info: Versatile artiste with excellent professional record. Has been performing since 1985. Hails from the sishya parampara of famous Sangeetha Kalanidhi Shri Mudikondan Venkatrama Iyer. Has been graded 'A' by A.I.R. Chennai. Honoured as Asthana Vidwan of Sringeri Sri Sarada Peetam & Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Also performing in the instrumental ensemble 'VADYA LAHARI' with violinist A.Kanyakumari and Mambalam M.K.S.Siva.
Name: Dr. Rhama Nambinarayanan
Email: rhamanambi@yahoo.com
Field: veena, Tamil Pann isai on Divya prabandam
Address: 65, 3rd street, kumaran nagar, Pondicherry-605008, south india
Telephone: 0413-2250283
Misc. Info: Have experince for more than 30 years in teaching veena. Awarded doctorate in music. Disciple of Padmasri. Dr. chittibabu. Given many concerts in India & abroad. Many disciples all over the world.
Name: Ajay Nambudiri
Email: ajai_nambudiri@yahoo.com
Field: carnatic vocal
Address: door no:1060, 68th st, 11th sector, West k k nagar. Chennai. Tamilnadu. India. pin:600078
Telephone: 044-24721720/mobile:94440 22102
Misc. Info: A new voice in the firmament of carnatic music, Ajay Namboodiri started learning music at the age of twelve under the able tutelage of Sri. Kalmadi Sadashiva Acharya of Kasaragod in Kerala. He continued his studies under Sri. Palai C.K. Ramachandran, a renowned exponent of the carnatic music. His advanced training in music was under the great teacher sangeetha Mahopadhyaya Prof. T. R. Subrahmanyam. At present he is a disciple of Sri. Neyveli Santhana Gopalan one of the leading lights of contemporary carnatic music. His training under Shri. Neyveli Santhana Gopalan in the past three years has virtually been a kind of Gurukula Vaasa and has aided him to imbibe the distinctive "Neyveli Bani" in all its classical and aesthetic dimensions. Ajay, a graded artist of AIR Trivandrum has a brilliant academic record in the field of music. He obtained his B.A. Degree in music from the University of Calicut and M.A. and M.Phil in music from Faculty of Fine Arts (University of Delhi). In between his academic pursuits and after completing his academic studies, Ajay put his knowledge to good use by taking up various professional assignments. These included stints as a music teacher at Shruthilaya School of Music Payyannur, Associate Programme, Coordinator of Pulleri Productions Calicut, Assistant Producer of Asia Net and as Executive Producer with Bharathi T.V., Zee Network Chennai. Ajay, Son of Late Advocate P.V.K. Namboodiri has been performing since 1991. He has given music concerts at several prestigious. Sabhas Temples and cultural organisations in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and various places in Kerala. He is a recipient of "The National Talent Scholarship Award from HRD Ministry Govt. of India." He has also sung devotional songs for private music albums.
Name: Anjali Narayanan
Email: n_yashodhara@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharata Natyam
Address: 3A, Adithi Apartments, 99, 4th Street, Abhiramapuram, Chennai - 600 018 India
Telephone: 91-044-24987538
Misc. Info: Disciple of Smt.Jayanthi Subramaniam
Name: Jayashree Narayanan
Email: krimens@yahoo.com
Field: Barathanatyam
Address: 10, II cross street Shanthi Nagar Pondicherry - 605011:
Telephone: 91-94430-30086
Misc. Info: 40 years experience of teaching. Trained under Smt. Rukmini Devi at Kalakshetra. Has produced many fine students. Extremely knowledgable, and has composed and choreographed many pieces such as Kudumba vilakku, Vanamahotsavam, thillanas, padams etc. Contact her for advanced training classes, workshops, projects.
Name: Ms. Narthaki Nataraj
Email: narthakiandsakthi@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address:Narthaki Nruthya Kalalaya, 10, Ananda sarovar Apartments, 198, Kutchery Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. India.
Telephone: +91 44 24660413/ 9444844420
Misc info: Ancient Tamil literature and Rare compositions of Tanjore Quartets will be presented in these concerts....
Ms Narthaki Nataraj - A Brief Profile
Ms Narthaki Nataraj, is one of the very few leading Bharatanatyam artists in India today who has made it to the "Top Grade" artist Status in Doordharshan. She is a receipient of Kalaimani award from Govt. of Tamilnadu and a Fellowship awardee of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Every year she performs in prestigious sabhas and cultural organizations in India. She had also conducted performances and workshops in USA, UK, Norway and Switzerland.
Ms Narthaki is a direct disciple of Shri K P Kittappa Pillai (from the Tanjore Quartets family who are the fathers of Bharatanatyam) and learnt 14 years in gurukul under him. She is a master of ancient Tanjore style as practiced in 17 century Temples in Tamilnadu and specializes in rare compositions from this period.
Ms Narthaki is a master of "Bhava" and had made many people cry during her performances. She also maintains the pristine purity and divinity of this ancient art, whose original purpose was not entertainment, but to feel and experience GOD. Web Site - www.narthakinataraj.com
Name: Sasidharan Natarajan
Email: sasivocal1969@yahoo.co.in
Field: Vocal -Carnatic
Address:
Telephone: 91-9840 094626
Misc. Info: A Masters in Arts, Indian Carnatic music from Madras University, and a deciple of Padmashree Dr. K.J.Yesudass, Sasi is also a resident singer for Bharatha Kalanjali, a premium dance troupe by Dhanajayans. Sasi is also the recipient of "Isai Chemmal From The "Indira Gandhi Ilakkiya Mandram" And "Isai Mani" From The Bharathi Youth Association, Chennai. Sasi has an excellent skill, singing for dance where he connects, compliments and flow with the dancer.
Name: Nirupa
Email: nroop23@yahoo.co.in
Field: Veena and Vocal
Address: #3b Aryagowdwroad extn., westmambalam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, South India
Telephone: 9144 -9940660346, 24724355.
Misc. Info: Working as lecturer of Carnatic Music College conducts Classes for all ages
Name: P. Venkataramana
Email: venu_ramana2000@yahoo.co.in
Field: Flute south Indian classical
Address: 21/5 Antony Street Royapettah chennai=600014 South India
Telephone: 044=28132030
Misc. Info: has been in the field of performing arts since 1980-playing both solo concerts and accompanying for bharatanatyam/kuchipudi recitals. has been teaching students in chennai for nearly twenty years. Available for taking flute classes personally and also on internet. Has been trained by father Late Shri P. Viswanatha Rao (A.I.R.) and by Dr. Prapancham Sita Ram. has toured extensively U.S.A and Europe.
Name: Prof. Prapancham Sita Ram
Email: musicprapancham@yahoo.com
Field: Flute, Vocal, Music teaching, lectures, workshops, lecture demonstrations, solo concerts
Address: 45 Venkatachala St, Triplicane, Chennai 600005. India.
Telephone: +91 94444 54599 (India), 805-901-0082 (USA).
Misc Info: The Celebrity Prapancham Sita Ram started his musical career as a Child Prodigy. He is A top grade flutist, music composer for All India Radio, Doordarshan and a top artiste of ICCR panel. His innumerable National and International awards and honours include UNESCO sponsored Asian Rostrum Global First Prize (1993), President Of India Awards twice (1957 and 2004),State Insignia Honor by King of Laos(1964), "Kalaimamani" title honour by Tamil Nadu Government long back in 1983 on a par with film personality Rajnikanth, and Madras Music Academy awards for his outstanding main concerts a number of times. A concert Globe Trotter. Academically also highly qualified, the versatile Prapancham's job positions include Director, Chief Producer of Music, Composer & Conductor of Indian Government National
Orchestra at All India Radio Head Quarters from 1975 to 1993. Prof. Prapancham Sita Ram is still associated with many Universities in India and abroad His several disciples and students spread all over the world consist of Music concert artistes and also more than twenty Doctorates under his research supervision. With his inborn talents and merits, high academic and musical
prowess and the eminent positions held by him, the unassuming & legendary
Prapancham Sita Ram is, perhaps, considered as the only one multifaceted
genius flute maestro in Karnatak Music World.
Name: Bhavani Premkumar
Email: bhavanipremkumar@yahoo.com
Field: Vocal, Veena, Keyboard
Address: Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Telephone:
Misc. Info: SHe is an All India Radio Artist, Disciple of Neyveli. Smt.Gomathi Krishnamurthy. She has been performing in various Sabhas and has been conducting Vocal, Veena and Keyboard classes.
: For further information, contact her through Email.
Name: K. R. Ganesh
Email: ganeshrajappa@yahoo.com
Field: Mirudangam (Thanjavur style)
Address: A 5 Abirami Appartments. No. 5 Babu Rajendraprasad street, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033, Tamil Nadu. India.
Telephone 044 - 24744350 Cell No 9940583376
Misc. Info: Son and disciple of Mr. Kumbakonam Rajappier and performing Artiste of All India Radio and accompanying all leading Artistes in india and abroad in the field of carnatic music.
Name: R. Gururaaj
Email: raj_guru_72@yahoo.com
Field: Music Keyboard Teaching
Address: Guduvanchery, Chennai, Tamilnadu India
Telephone: 9840616425
Misc. Info: Learn the Fundamentals of Carnatic Music and start playing the songs in Music Keyboard.
Home Tuitions a Speciality. Fee Concession for batch of students. Flexible Timing. Classes for all age groups.
Individual Attention.
Name: Dr. R. Lalitha Rukmani
Email: lalitharukmane@yahoo.com
Field: carnatic vocal, Divyaprabandham in Tamil Pann Isai
Address: 2/8, Darshan Apartments, 23, East Mada Street, Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai-41, India.
Telephone: 91-44-42152414
Misc. Info: Principal, Rukmani Devi College of Music, Kalakshetra. : Teaches carnatic, western theory, carnatic choir singing, folk and patriotic songs, Divya Prabandham in pann isai
Name: Karaikal R. Jaisankar
Email: jaishankar_music@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic Music - Vocal
Address: 49/6, New No. 118, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041
Telephone: 9444945217
Misc Info: Worked as a music tutor in Rukmanidevi College of Fine arts, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
Won the Gold Medal for Carnatic Vocal Music in the Senior category at the 7th National Youth Festival 2002 at Hisar, Haryana, from Sri Pramod Mahajan which was conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India Performed concerts in various sabhas in and around Chennai, Mumbai, Nellore, Trichy, Karur, Ettayaparam, Thiruvaiyaru. Graduated with a First Class in B.A (Indian Music) and M.A (Indian Music) from Madras University, Chennai. Graduated with a First class in both Diploma (5 year Program, exempted for a year as a special candidate) and Post Graduate Program (2 years) in Indian Music from the Renowned Rukmanidevi College of Fine arts, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
Name: P.R. Rajesh
Email: rajeshkarma_2@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathnatyam/ Kuchipudi
Address: 2/12 , Etti st, Sun vizhal flats, Lakshmipuram ,TVMR Chennai -600 041
Telephone: 91-9840444166
Misc. Info: Bharathnatyam dance Instructor/performer/choreographer/make-up and costume designer in "Kalakshetra foundation" Chennai, an international fine arts college, with around 10 years of industry expertise, and over five years in a reputed institution. However i am not just a dance teacher, i have also learned vocal classical music while i was studying my diploma in dance. As a result, i was able to Nattuvangam (making musical beats in synchrony with the foot tappings of the dancer). Lots of years of experience in this field has made me an expert in theatrical choreography, choreography in fusion (choreographed and performed two group fusion shows, one for AIDS awareness campaign and the other for Tsunami in Belgium) as well as traditional performances, the art of character make-up, costume design for such roles as birds, animals, traditional characters as well as stage decoration in accordance with the show's theme requirements etc, I have been in this field for five years now after completing a 7-year course from the same insititution. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Bharathnatyam. I am also privately trained in Kuchipudi, a popular classical form of dance in South India. I have performed in protagonist roles in such countries as Belgium, Germany, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Reunion Islands etc,I have several awards such as "Spirit of Youth for Excelllence in Dance" from Music Academy, a world-renowned centre for art forms in South india. I am interested in immigrating to a country and make a career in classical Indian dance. Anyone needing a dance teacher with vast experience such as mine, can contact me and discuss immigration and employment possibilities and i will be glad to work with you.
Name: T.R. Sambasivan.
Email: veenaisambasivan@yahoo.co.in
Field: Veena
Address: No,1, Firdst Street, Bhakthavathsalam Nagar, Adyar, Chennai. 600 020.
Telephone: 91 9444411891
Misc. Info: Initially trained by my father late Sri T.N. Ramaswamy Sastry and later by Smt. Ranganayaki Rajagopalan both deciples of the Great Karaikuddy Sambasiva Iyer.I have been teaching and performing and in 1988 Joined the singapore Indian Fine Arts Society to teach veena till 1994, and later joined Tamilnadu Govt. Music College as Lecturer in veena, and presently presently teaching veena and performing. I have performed many solo performances in India Singapore France and also joined with Great musicians like Thavil Chakravarthy Palanivelin his troupe and also accompanied for dance like Shri Adyar Lakshamanan in Japan and also Shrdi Dhananjayans.
Awarded Kalaimamani in 1999. For classes through net please my mail veenaisambasivan@yahoo.co.in
Name: Appsara Raamkummar
Email: appsara@rediffmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: New No.12/15, 9th Lane, Sasthri Nagar,Adyar, Chennai - 600020 Tamil Nadu, INDIA Res : 91-44-24910522/42018196
Telephone: 9840789994
Misc. Info: Best Classical Bharthanatyam Danseuses. Disciple of Kalaimamani Smt. Uma Dandayuthapani Pillai.
Name: Raghavendra Academy of Music
Email: ram_musicschool@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Address: A/G4 Mahaveer Apts 4, East Coast Road Thiruvanmiyur Chennai-41 Tamilnadu India
Telephone: 098404-99879
Misc. Info: Please contact via mail nor phone.
Name: Ms. Archana Rajan
Email: archu_rjn@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharathanatyam.
Address: Abinaya Bharatam Academy, Tamil Nadu, India. (Chennai 600091)
Telephone: 044-22423566 (res) Mobile: 9884024776
Misc Info: I am a disciple of Smt. Uma Anand (Daughter and disciple of Late Sri Dhandayudapani Pillai).
Bharathanatyam is my passion. Abinaya Bharatam Academy is a stage for budding artists.
Name: Shyamala Rangarajan
Email: srangarajan47@hotmail.com
Field: Indian Music (Carnatic - Vocal)
Address: 25, Vastugramam, Melur Road, Srirangam, Trichy - 620006, Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: 914312430704
Misc. Info: I am an MA in Indian Music (Carnatic - Vocal) from Madras University. I am a graded artist of the All India Radio. I have performed in different parts of India. I have more than 20 years experience in teaching Carnatic Music. I have students in the US and other countries also whom I teach thro Internet media. Anyone interested to learn Carnatic Music from me may contac me for further details. I specialise in teaching beginners who would like to appreciate Indian Music better. My students belong to different age groups and of different aspirations.
Name: Erode K.S. Nagarajan
Email: mrudangam@gmail.com
Field: Mrudangam (The South Indian Drum)
Address: Erode K.S. Nagarajan, : Mrudangam Artiste, : New no.31, old no.11,
Adhi Kesava Perumal Koil st.,
West Mambalam,
Chennai - 600033.
Telephone: 091-44-24713177 / 091-9444207704
Misc. Info: Erode Sri K.S. Nagarajan was born on 14-12-1970 and he is the son of Sri N.Subrahmanian & Smt.Swarnam. : He learnt mrudangam initially for 8 years from Vidhvan Palladam Sri V.Ramachandran . In order to have further intensive training in all the branches of mrudangam art, he became the disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Padma Bushan Umayalpuram Sri K.Sivaraman since 1990. : The Mrudangam Maestro has been giving advanced and rigorous training in all aspects which included accompaniment vocal and instrumental music connected to this divine percussive art. : Erode Sri K.S. Nagarajan : has taken mrudangam as his profession and he is an "A" grade artiste in All India Radio and Doordarshan. Since 1998, he is working as a lecturer in "The Thanjavur Vaidhyanatha Iyer School for Percussion", The Music Academy, Chennai. : He has been accompanying renowned artistes like P.S.Narayanaswamy, Chengalpet Ranganathan, Calcutta Krishnasmurthy, Neyveli Santhanagopalan, N.Vijay Siva, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sikkil Sisters, Malladi Brothers and various artistes. : He visited Detroit(MI,USA)last year for concerts,lec-dem and classes for advanced level and beginners and also teaching rythmic intrecacies for vocalists and instrumentalists.
Name: A.S. Murali
Email: asmurali_lakshmi@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Address: 17/9, east abhiramapuram 3rd street., Mylapore. Chennai- 600004.
Telephone: +914445534389 / 9444216962, 9444846390
Misc info: Versatile and Multifaceted artiste in Mridangam,ghatam nattuvangam faculties - hails from family of musicians -disciple of renowned Guru Padmabhushan sri P.S.Narayanaswami and Ghatam Maestro sri. T,V.Vaasan -"A" graded artiste from A I R chennai- Awarded YUVA KALA JOTHI - Honoured as Asthana Vidwan of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam- Awarded as Best Guru of 2006 in Vocal by VDS arts academy chennai.- tavelled all over the world.
Name: S. Muruganathan
Email: usrani_2003@rediffmail.com
Field: Bharathanatiyam
Address: S. Muruganathan Erode Murugan Nadanalaya No.6, V.V.C.R. Nagar I street Erode 638001.
Telephone: 0424-2216798, 94425-16798; 98427-7557
Misc. Info: I am the disciple of Ms. Ponni Balasubramanian, the disciple of renowed Guru Smt. Balasaraswathi. Teaching dance for more than 20 years, besides performing various exchanting programmes in various south Indian places. Has choregraphed numerous ballets including the famous ballet of Kannappa Nayanar. Participated in various Govt.workshops. Has won the title "Kalai Sudarmani" from the Govt of TN. :
Name: Sharwari S. Pyati
Email: shrwr_pyati@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Address: B-3, Swarnamukhi Apartments, 3rd Main Road, GandhiNagar, Adyar Chennai, TamilNadu, India
Telephone: 91 -9940028718
Misc. Info: Completed Diploma in Carnatic Music from Kalakshetra Foundation Chennai with First Class in 2004. Secured lower and Higher Grades in Carnatic Music from Government of Karnataka. Worked as a part time teacher at Kalakshetra Chennai and currently teaching Carnatic Music in Chennai. I have given various concerts in Chennai and I have been learning Carnatic music for the past 18 years.
Name: Neyveli S. Radhakrishna
Email: violinradha@hotmail.com
Field: Violin and Double Violin
Address: Neyveli S. Radhakrishna 7/4, 14th Street, Ram Ganesh Flats, Nanganallur, Chennai India - 600061. :
Telephone: 0091-(0)44-22336332
Misc. Info: www.doubleviolin.com & www.myspace.com/radhakrishnas for enquires mail me.
Radhakrishna's latest feat- "Stereoscopic Double Neck Violin is unique-- the first of its kind in Asia and currently third in the world. Nay. There were only two double neck violins in the world. Re-invention, re-modelling and innovative upgradation makes the double neck violin Radhakrishna plays the first of its kind in the world! Its orchestral range spans a spectrum encompassing a range of four instruments-violin, viola, cello and double bass. The vibrational information of a string is gathered from two different points and then fused to provide extra degree of clarity and power.
Perceverance and assiduous industry has perfected his art. His unique style has created a niche in the hearts of rasikas and music buffs.
Well-versed in playing classical carnatic music, fusion, jazz, and contemporary music as well, he straddles the musical streams with great elan. It was a defining moment in his life when he participated in "Bharat Rathna" Pandit Ravishankar's "Festival of India III" in USA and Canada in World's most prestigious Halls, notably Carniege Hall, New york, Disney hall, Los Angeles ..He has learnt he musical nitty-gritty of Hindustani music from Pandit Ravishankar. He considers it a privilege to play along with Anoushka Shankar.
"Godfather of Worldmusic" Ravi Shankar has hailed the playing of S.Radhakrishna as "Poignant and Fantastic".
Recently played a track in the album 'soukha' where John mclaughlin and Ustad Zakir Hussain and mandolin wizard U.Srinivas played.
Name: S. Soma Sunthari
Email: soma_1in@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: S. Soma Sunthari, D/O Mr. D.A. Sankar, 28, North Sambanthamoorthy street, Tuticorin-2.
Telephone: 0461-2324690
Misc. Info: I am doing my BBA.I am the desciple of Mrs. Rajeswari Rajagopal & our dance institute name is "Sruthilaya". I have participated in many district level competitions & secured first place in all. I have also participated in a state level competition. Now, in my college I'm performing many dances and also participating in many inter-collegiates.
Name: Sagar
Email: malhar30@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical And Light Vocal Music
Address: No: 28, 8th Street, Dr.Subbaraya Nagar, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600-024
Telephone: +91 9840428195, +91 9444452876
Misc Info: Sagar is endowed with a rich voice that is both lyrical and charged with emotive power; He is an eminent Hindustani Classical and Light Music Vocalist as well as a remarkable Ghazal singer, a music director and a Teacher too. He studied to get both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music [M.Mus.] from the Indira Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya in Khairagarh, M.P. He also earned the diplomas Sangeet Praveen and Sangeet Prabhakar from the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. While there, inspired by his Singer and writer brother, he also earned a Senior Diploma in Sugam Sangeet [Geet, Ghazals and Bhajans]. His skills were further honed under the guidance of the Late Sangeetacharaya Pandit Nand Kishore Sharma of the Gwalior Gharana, with whom he studied for seven years in Bhopal [M.P.]. Sagar has performed widely both in India and abroad, earning popularity for his classical renditions as well as his Ghazals. He sings for All India Radio and Doodarshan as a "B.High" Grade Artist in Hindustani Classical and Light Music i.e. Geet, Ghazals and Bhajans. He has several lecture-demonstrations on Indian Music to his credit, and has conducted music and theatre workshops too. He has directed Music for various Albums, Telefilms, Ad-films, Serials, Dance-Dramas and Stage Plays. In Chennai he has performed in several concerts. He also trains aspirants in Hindustani classical vocal and light vocal, namely Geet, Ghazals, Bhajans, Thumari, Dadra, Kajari, Tappa, and Hori. He has students in other countries who are trained thru the internet. For more information contact on the numbers or the email given above.
Name: Shankar
Field: Carnatic (Vocal/Violin)
Email: shankar_vus@yahoo.com
Address:Plot No:7,Balaji Nagar, Mudichur, Madras 600
Telephone: 048.Phone:2276 1376
Taking Basic Music Class and small Kirthanas to both
ladies & gents of ages between 10 years and above at
students home itself. If student desire to allot a
separate room for music class, it will be welcome.
Name: Seetha Srinivasan
Email: moorthy15@hotmail.com
Field: bharathanatyam
Address: Mrs. Seetha Srinivasan School of Bharathanatyam Nrithiya kala kendra 1-11/3 Chelliah nagar 1 st street Koodal Nagar Madurai - South India Pin - 625 018
Telephone: 0452 - 2660396 , 09443166039
Misc. Info: in person
Name: K.T. Dasarathy
Email: ktdasarat99@yahoo.com
Field: South Indian Carnatic Flute
Address: A3,No 1, Ranganathan Street, Radha
Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai-44
Telephone: 9940290021, 9380740336
Misc Info: www.chennaionline.com/cityfeature/internetmusic.asp
Name: T. Shyam Sunder
Email: shyam_sunder_t@yahoo.com
Field: Mridangam and Vocal
Address: Old No 43, New No 30, Flat 15 Third Street, Abhiramapuram, Chennai-600018
Telephone: +91 44 24996963 Mobile 9444162117
Misc Info: Mridangam: Senior disciple of Mridangam Maestro Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani and an A grade artist of All India Radio Chennai for the last 20 years. Awarded Yuva Kala Barathi by Bharat Kalachar. Has toured USA, Europe, Middle East & Sri Lanka on concert tours with leading musicians.
Imparting training to many students.
Vocal: Disciple of Late Vairamangalam Lakshminarayanan and giving public concerts for the last 6 years. Presently undergoing advanced training from Mr. TG Badrinarayanan a senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi DK Jayaraman.
Name: James Theoder
Email: jamesdheraj@gmail.com
Field: Tabla ( Karnatic Classical and light)
Address: No 5/105, Thiruvenkada Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620 013, Tamilnadu, South India.
Telephone: +91 9894715913
Misc Info: I have been playing for Classical, Ghazal and light music concerts in Tamilnadu and other parts on India. I have students of different age groups. For more information on concert accompaniment. Please contact for the above address.
Name: Sheela Unnikrishnan
Email: SUN@SriDeviNrithyalaya.org
Field: Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi dance
School address: No.72B, Shanmugam Salai, K K Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: (+91)-(0)9444114326
Misc Info: www.SriDeviNrithyalaya.org, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi teacher and choreographer
Name: P.V. Bose
Email: pvbose@rediffmail.com
Field: Carnatic-Vocal
Address: No. 2, First Street, Krishna Nagar, Pondicherry, India Pin-605003
Telephone: 91-413-2254150
Misc. Info: I am a Carnatic vocalist and teacher. Performing through out India and abroad since 21 years. sung and composed for many audio albums..
Name: Nirupa, V.
Email: nirupavinayagam1963@yahoo.co.in
Field: veena
Address: Mrs. Nirupavinayagam #3, Aryagowdaextensionroad Westmambalam Chennai33. South India.
Telephone: 91-44-24724355, 9840093190
Misc. Info: as a veena teacher i am taking carnatic and light music .those who are willing to learn from U.s, U.k, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, are welcome to Chennai and join. lessfees.
Name: Ghatam Vaidyanathan Suresh
Email: ghatamsuresh@gmail.com
Field: Ghatam, Mridangam, Kanjira, Morsing, Konnakkol
Address: B5,I Floor, Prince Tower,
4/13,Marvadi Thottam, Subbarayan Road
Mylapore, Chennai 600004
India.
Telephone: 91 44 2461 4539, Mobile: 94442 08033
Misc. Info: : www.ghatamsuresh.com - Specialised training in South Indian Percussion Mridangam, ghatam, kanjira, konnakkol and morsing and also Carnatic vocal from basics to professional levels are given under one roof. Performances are also arranged.If You have a group to learn crash courses are given at your locations in any part of the world. CDs and Cassesttes of aesthetic percussion available.