Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Surojit Bandyopadhyay
E-Mail: surojit_bandyo@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Cumming, GA, USA
Telephone: 502 384 6855
Misc. Info: I have have been playing tabla for last 25 years. Recently moved to Atlanta/ Cumming GA. I want to share my tabla knowledge with others interested in a group class setting. Also, I am available for accompaniment with pure classical vocal / instrumental, gazal etc..
Name: Bharathadarshana, School of Indian Classical Dance & Music
E-mail bharata.darshana@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam – Kalakshetra style, Carnatic Music – Vocal, Mridangam.
Location: Cumming, GA
Telephone: +1 8772049886
Misc. Info: Soujanya Madhusudan, it’s artistic associate director, has been imparting the divine art of Bhartanatyam for more than 25 years in Kalakshetra style in its pristine purity and from past 10 years to interested students in the USA and training them to be well accomplished artists. She is a well acclaimed performing artiste, experienced teacher, creative choreographer with many awards and laurels to her credit. Bharatha Darshana offers classes in Atlanta /Cumming areas apart from major cities in and around Houston, Texas. She offers online classes to many students all over the world..
Name: Suresh Byagathvalli
E-Mail: byagathvalli@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Flute lessons
Location: Johns Creek/ Alpharetta
Telephone: 408-306-1158
Misc. Info: Carnatic flute teacher with over 20 years of experience, fostering flutists of all ages to reach their highest potential. Private lessons available for beginner and advanced students. Lessons are customized to the needs and goals of each student. Students will be taught about the basic fundamentals to the advanced methods of effective practices..
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Name: Niveditha C.K.
E-Mail: nivibala88@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: The Berkshires at Vinings, Smyrna
Telephone: 470-819-9748
Misc. Info: I am a disciple of Dr. Gayatri Sankaran and Late Thiru Senkottai Narayanan. I have been singing Carnatic music for 15+ years. I am currently conducting classes for beginners. I am available at flexible timings. Please contact me for further details on classes.
Name: Chandra Dance Academy
E-Mail: info@chandradance.com
Field: Kathak and Bollywood
Location: Norcross, Johns Creek/ Cumming, Alpharetta Georgia
Telephone: 404-987-6397
Misc. Info: We offer a Kathak program with an accredited Kathak degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth University. We are the Georgia exam center for Bharati Vidyapeeth for Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Vocal, and all Hindustani instrumental.
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Name: Debasri Dutta
E-Mail: surabhimusicart@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic Vocal, Bhajans, Bollywood songs, Tabla and Piano
Location: Surabhi School of Music and Art, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd Suite 595B, Norcross, GA 30071, (Inside Global Mall)
Telephone:
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Name: Anila Haridas
E-Mail: noopuranrithavidyalaya@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Noopura Nrithavidyalaya – Smyrna/Marietta area, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Telephone: 404-913-5080
Misc. Info: Offering beginner and advanced level Bharatanatyam classes in Marietta / Smyrna area. I have completed my Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts from Bharathiar University and diploma in Bharatanatyam from Bharathidasan University. I have learnt Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Kalamandalam Seetha Warrier, Sri Baskar Sreedar and Smt. Anandi Krishnamoorty.
Name: Heritage School of Performing Arts
E-Mail: heritagesopa@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood Dance, Carnatic Vocal
Location: 6030 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia, 30040, USA
Telephone: 470-848-1120
Misc. Info: We are an Indian music and dance school. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers provide lessons on Hindustani vocal, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance, Carnatic vocal music. Please visit us at www.heritagesopa.com for more details.
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Name: Jay
E-Mail: bollywoodguitars@gmail.com
Field: Guitar
Location: Cumming, GA, USA
Telephone: 678 404 0373
Misc. Info: www.bollywoodguitars.com Affordable and flexible guitar classes for all levels and styles for kids 6+ yrs to adults in Cumming, Alpharetta, Atlanta and Johns Creek GA. Learn to play Indian film, non-film and regional songs on guitar from blend of Indian languages such as Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and more..
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Name: Swathi K.
E-Mail: swathi.carnaticvocal@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Cumming GA USA
Telephone: 832-295-4849
Misc. Info: Have been teaching Carnatic vocal in Atlanta / Cumming GA area for 3 years. Limited number of students in class. Weekly once or twice including weekends. Additional Free song learning exercise every week. Customized classes for kids and adults basing on their pace of learning.
Name: Srivalli Kannan
E-Mail: srivalli.kannan@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Johns Creek, Georgia
Telephone: 470-475-8619
Misc. Info: I offer Carnatic vocal beginner lessons for kids of age four and above (Carnatic vocal, slokas, bhajans). It’s a great way for children to learn about the Indian culture. Free trial & flexible timings. Please call me or email me at srivalli.kannan@gmail.com for more information about Carnatic Vocal classes.
Name: Amol Khanapurkar
E-Mail: amolkhanapurkar@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Telephone: (339)-440-7368
Misc. Info: If you are looking for basic to advanced level tabla lessons, you may contact Amol Khanapurkar. Performance experience of more than 25 years. Conducted lecture-demonstrations all over the world. Performed at a number of world music festivals in France, UK, Australia, NZ, US, etc..
Name: Kruti Dance Academy
E-Mail: info@kruti.com
Field: Bharathanatyam and Bollywood Dance Classes
Location: 3520 Breckinridge Blvd #107, Duluth GA 30096
Telephone: 770 248 9928
Misc. Info: Kruti Dance Academy is the southeast’s premier dance studio offering Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance classes located in Atlanta, GA! Kruti Dance Academy has been seen on primetime NBC in their Top 25 ranking on America’s Got Talent where they were brought back in the wildcard show as Piers Morgan’s favorite act. Kruti has also been featured on the internationally-acclaimed Indian dance reality TV show Chak Dhoom Dhoom on Colors TV. Kruti Dance Academy has many dance classes for all ages and backgrounds including Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Mommy & Me and adult classes. For more information, please visit www.kruti.com.
Name: Shwetha Krishna Kumar
E-Mail: shweths89@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic vocal and violin
Location: James Creek, Cumming GA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been learning and performing vocal and violin since childhood. I am the great-grand-daughter of Carnatic composer Sri. Lalitha Dasar and grand-daughter of violinist Sri. T.K. Ramachandran. I take Carnatic vocal and violin classes from basics for 5yrs+. In person and online classes available. Weekdays and weekend classes with flexible timings. Please email me at shweths89@gmail.com for more details on classes..
Name: Nithya Kumarasamy
E-Mail: nithyalaya.carnaticvocal@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Bentley Ridge Dr, Cumming,Ga
Telephone: 678-327-1700
Misc. Info: The music class is a monthly program and has 2 classes every week and 8 classes a month. Class duration is 1 hour. Group and individual lessons for beginners and intermediate levels. Customized classes for kids (ages 5 and above) and adults. Online classes are also given. Please contact me for more details.
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Name: Lakshminarayanan
E-Mail: lak02may@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music – Violin and Vocal Lessons
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Telephone: 678 836 5053
Misc. Info: Have been playing Carnatic music concerts and teaching since 1990. Have accompanied musicians such as Dr. N. Ramani, Shri Umayalpuram Shivaraman, Shri Guruvayur Dorai, Shri R.K. Shriramkumar, Shri H.V. Srivatsan, Smt. Seetha Rajan, Smt. Jayalakshmi Santhanam, Shri Madurai Sundar, Shri Vijay Siva, Shri Shenkottai Hari, Shri Rama Varma. Website – www.sapasapasacom
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Name: C. Mishra
E-Mail: onlinetablalesson@gmail.com
Field: Tabla (Bhajan, Solo, classical)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Lessons will be online via Skype. Cost – Lessons start at 20 dollars per session
Name: Ratna Manjusha Mocherla
E-Mail: ratnamanjusha@gmail.com
Field: Karnatic Classical -Vocal as well as Instrument- Veena
Location: Alpharetta/ Cumming, GA, U.S.A
Telephone: 304-521-5793
Misc. Info: NCERT scholarship holder in veena and used to perform in Yuvavani-AIR, Vizag. I gave many concerts in veena as well as vocal in India, Charleston (WV) and Atlanta (GA). Teaching vocal and veena since 2003. Will teach kids or adults (no age limit). Schedule group or individual based on student capability and time flexibility. Make students perform in programs/ events. Nickname – Usha Mocherla ..
Name: Keetha Mohan
E-Mail: skeetha@hotmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 1367 Brentwood Lane Marietta, Ga 30062
Telephone: 770-565-4732
Misc. Info: I have specialized training from the Kalashetra College of Fine Arts and experience in teaching. For more information, please see www.arunodhaya.com
Name: Viji Murali
E-Mail: admin@carnaticvidyalaya.com
Field: Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Location: 11705, Jonesbridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA – 30005
Telephone: 770-655-4788
Misc. Info: http://www.carnaticvidyalaya.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carnatic-Vidyalaya/190468097811810
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Name: Ram Nath
E-Mail: suloram@msn.com
Field: Carnatic flute and vocal
Location: Smyrna, GA 30082
Telephone: cell 404 510 5171
Misc. Info: I received training in Carnatic singing from Prof. Nookala of Hyderabad, R.K Srikantan of Bangalore, (late) Nyatinkera Vasudevan of Trivandrum, as well as Trichur Ramachandran of Chennai. I have been teaching vocal and flute for at least 20 years now. I have provided flute support for Arangetrams and Kuchipudi Rangapravesams for over 25 years in the US. Those interested in receiving lessons in Carnatic flute/ vocal, or those interested in receiving flute-support for orchestras, please call 404 510 5171..
Name: Natyanjali Academy of Dance
E-Mail: chandrikac@comcast.net
Field: Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Johns Creek, GA. USA
Telephone: 404-915-8851
Misc. Info: Offers classes in Bharatanatyam (in traditional Vazhuvoor & Melattur styles) in small group settings. Individualized attention is given to all students. Arangetrams are conducted and many performance opportunities exist. Classes are taught by Mrs. Chandrika Chandran, an experienced and dedicated teacher with teaching experience of more than 20 years in Atlanta. Nattuvangam classes are also offered.
Name: Nikhitha
E-Mail: nikhithagoud94@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music, light music
Location: Duluth, GA
Telephone: 8593820044
Misc. Info: I am trained in Carnatic and light music under Mr. Mohan garu and Mr. Ramachari garu. I used to give lessons to children in India. I can teach up to geetams and few devotional songs. I can give classes on Skype also. I charge $20 per class.
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Name: Somu S. Ray
E-Mail: tablalessonatlanta@gmail.com
Field: Tabla lessons
Location: Atlanta, GA
Telephone: (678) 962-7934
Misc. Info: http://tinyurl.com/tablalessonatl, Basic, intermediate and advanced level tabla lessons will be provided in and around Atlanta, GA. Customized lessons will be provided on request. Skype lessons provided for out of state students. Somu started learning tabla at the age of 5 in Pune, India. He was awarded the cultural talent search scholarship by the Government of India and has played in events across India and US. He has won several awards at tabla solo competitions including the Firodiya Karandak, Kalyani karandak, Kanthe Maharaj all India competition to name a few.
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Name: Dilani Sathees
E-Mail: dilani21@hotmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: (Johnscreek, GA USA
Telephone: (470-492-0019)
Misc. Info: Bharathanatyam classes conducted within a small group in all levels.
Name: Archith Seshadri and Ashwin Seshadri
E-Mail: studio.music.academy@gmail.com
Field: Classical Piano, Voice and Bollywood
Location: 1175 South Bethany Creek Drive, Milton Ga 30004
Telephone: 404.374.4251 or 678.315.6048
Misc. Info: www.facebook.com/studio.academy Studio! Music Academy provides music education to students in the Alpharetta / Milton area. It is one of the only schools in the Atlanta area to offer Bollywood lessons on the piano. The school trains students in classical piano, vocal repertoires and Bollywood songs, as well as prepare students for the ABRSM examinations.
Name: Gayatri Seshadri
E-Mail: gayatri.seshadri@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Cumming GA 30005, USA
Telephone: 901 262 2810
Misc. Info: www.darshininatyalaya.com – Bharatanatyam performer and teacher. Gayatri Seshadri is an alumnus of Chennai-based Bharata Kalanjali founded by the legendary dance gurus, the Dhananjayans. She has also trained under Mrs.Radhika Shurajit, one of the senior disciples of the Dhananjayans. Drawing from her years of training and performing and following the best traditions of her Alma Mater – Bharata Kalanjali – Gayatri Seshadri founded the Darshini Natayalaya Academy in Memphis, Tennessee in 1998. She now performs and trains students into this art form from her studio in Cumming, Georgia.
Name: Padma Siddhanti
Email: padsidvocal@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal Basics
Location: Johnscreek, Georgia, USA
Misc. Info: Finished my certification from Sri Thyagaraja College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad from one of the Hyderabad Sisters, Lalitha garu. If you are interested to learn from the basics in Carnatic Vocal, please contact me. Thank you and wish you all the best..
Name: Kritika Subramanian
E-Mail: meet.ktbala@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam (kalakshetra style)
Location: Bridgegate drive, Marietta, GA
Telephone: 302.415.4413
Misc. Info: Performed in Delhi Doordarshan, Scholarship holder from government of India, Several Fundraisers and international cultural shows. starting new batch for 5-10 year olds Flexible weekdays and weekends
Name: Preetha Subramanyan -Samyuktam Natya Academy
E-Mail: samyuktam.dance@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Cumming GA, USA
Telephone: 678-908-0207
Misc. Info: Founder / Artistic director of Samyuktam Natya Academy, which imparts professional training in Kalakshetra style to students of all ages..
Name: Soorya Arts Academy
E-Mail: sooryafoundationla@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam Dance, Carnatic Music and Yoga
Location: Cumming GA
Telephone: 818-730-0371
Misc. Info: Soorya Arts Academy trains students of all ages and levels under the guidance of Guru Sushma Mohan and her team of trained teachers. Trained by the world famous guru Dhananjayans and world record holder guru Prasanna Kasthuri, classes are held at in Cumming GA. Yoga is taught by Meenakshi Iyer, a certified Yoga instructor. Guru Sushma Mohan has received various awards and grants for her work in dance from the county and city of Los Angeles and the state of California and Georgia..
Name: Srivalli Sridhar
E-Mail: srivallisridhar.rtp@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic vocal, Devotional songs, Annamacharya keerthanalu, Bhajans, Slokas for kids.
Location: Forsyth County, Fulton county , Alpharetta and Cumming locations Georgia, 30040
Telephone: 734 328 6661.
Misc. Info: I’m perusing masters in Carnatic Vocal. And I’m disciple of Hyderabad sisters Haripriya and Lalitha Priya mam. And quarter finalist of Padutha Theeyaga 1999 and also learnt light music from Ramachary Sir. I have been teaching music fromPast 7 years. Flexible schedule for kids and adults ..
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Name: Latha Varadarajan
E-Mail: latha_varadarajan@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Cumming, GA (Forsyth County/Johns Creek)
Telephone: 6789479895
Misc. Info: I started into music at the age of 7 with Krishna Music School, Chennai. I learned music and dance from several gurus. Among them, Smt. Padmaja Srinivasan, disciple of M.L. Vasanthakumari, needs mention as I learned extensively from her. I also learned many Telugu Annamaya krithis and Thyagaraja songs from Mr. Subbarao. My learning continues with Padmasri Kalaimamani Dr. Gayathri Sankaran, an All India Radio A-grade artist. I have given many performances from my young age at many temples, Thyagaraja akandams, the Thiruchanur temple, and Thirupathi, with the most recent performance being in the Nada Neeranjanam program. I currently teach in the Atlanta area to kids of all ages.
Name: Kala Vasudevan
E-Mail: shruthilayaus@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music
Location: 4411 Suwanee Dam Road, Unit # 810, Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone: 678 714 6851
Misc. Info: Visit www.shruthilaya.us
Name: Preeti Vinayak
E-Mail: natyamarts@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam and Carnatic vocal
Location: 4703 Glenshire Place Atlanta, GA-30338
Telephone: 770-399-8022
Misc. Info: Director of The Natyam Arts Academy where Bharathanatyam in Kalakshetra style is taught in small groups and personalized individual classes to students of all ages. Preeti has trained under the maestro Sri D.K. Jayaraman and offers Carnatic vocal lessons to students of all ages. Grand and detail oriented annual recital for students and arangetrams conducted in perimeter area of Atlanta.
Name: Anand Vyas
E-Mail: artisgod@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Tabla, vocal, guitar, etc. My main instrument is the Sitar.
Location: Atlanta (Gwinnett County), U.S.A.
Telephone: 424-354-7659
Misc. Info: I am Ustad Sultan Khan’s only disciple who plays the sitar rather than the sarangi. There were many people in attendance at my gandha-bandhan which is the ceremony for the guru-disciple relationship called “guru-shishya parampara”, including Ustad Fazal Quereshi (Maestro Zakir Hussein’s brother) and Ustad Hidayat Khan among others. The ceremony was held in Ahmedabad, India at the Poonam Palace Hotel, during Saptak over 20 years ago. I have studied Indian classical Music for over 25 years. I was born in Queens, New York. I teach, play, and compose all genres of music, using Eastern classical music as a foundation..
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