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1) Erode Nagaraj: Somebody claiming to be Erode Nagraj wrote:

I, Erode Nagaraj, from the childhood had a great interest to learn rhythm and was initiated into the art of Mrudangam at the age of 7 years. I learnt the art of mrudangam initially from Palladam Sri. V. Ramachandran for 8 years. In order to have further training in all the branches of this art, I became the disciple of Padmabushan Umayalpuram Sri K. Sivaraman since 1990. I took intensive and advance training from my revered Guru, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Umayalpuram Sri. K. Sivaraman, which included accompaniment to vocal music and instrumental music as well and to learn playing for more number of thalas. Though I had participated in several state level school competitions with distinction, my first debut at Chennai was held on Friday, the 16th April 1993. The Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resources & Development, Govt. of India under the scheme, “Scholarship to Young Artistes in different Cultural Field” awarded me scholarship, during the year 1994 – 1996 (F2-53/94/CH2). I have been performing both in All India Radio since 02.06 1994 and Doordharsan Kendra, Chennai since 17.09.1994.I have also played laya vinyasam (Mrudangam Solo) in a rare thala - Misra Thriputa – Two Kalai- Samam in All India Radio, Chennai and laya vinyasam in Adhi Thala in Doordharsan, Chennai. I am an ‘A’ grade artiste. I have been playing in almost all esteemed sabas like The Music Academy, Sri Krishna Gana Saba and other well known organisations in India and abroad and also given lecture-demonstrations successfully. My performance on mrudangam was very much appreciated by vidwans and rasikas and I have won many best player awards and have also been credited with very good review in press like The Hindu, Indian Express and other celebrated magazines.

I have been thinking of making substantial contribution to the field of my profession and I owe fullest responsibility not only to maintain the cultural heritage of this art but also to take the art of mrudangam to Global Level, to the mass and even to the layman, the niceties of this art without compromising the sasthras and grammar. I have a very good experience in teaching fingering techniques and laya intricacies of mrudangam for the past 6 years not only to the students of India but also to foreigners. I am keen to interact with all forms of music. I rendered konnakol (verbal rendition of jathis and phrases that are played in mrudangam) to the playing of my Guru Padmabushan Umayalpuram Sri K. Sivaraman with Mr. Steve Coleman (Sax) and Vijay Iyer (Key board) from USA, in the Madras Cricket Club. My mrudangam solo in a rare thala (sankeerna chapu) has been recorded for Samudra, an organization promoting Indian music in London. G.K.Foundation Trust created with noble ideals inter alia honouring selected best musicians and dancers, honoured me in their anniversary function held on 31st July 2001, along with Sangeetha Kalanidhi Palghat Sri K.V. Narayanaswamy. I had the privilege of performing in the platinum jubilee of the Music Academy in the august presence of the Honourable President of India Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Governor of Tamil Nadu Sri Ram Mohan Rao, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padma Vibhushan Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and Sitar Maestro Padma Vibhushan Sri RaviShankar.

TTN – the Thamizh Oli Network of Europe, has telecast my interview and mrudangam solo. Chennai-online interviewed me for their internet magazine. I have also performed in Sun-TV, Raj-TV ( DVD of the concert has been released by Raj Video Vision) and Raj Digital Plus and in WIN-TV in their special programmes.

UPDATE : I visited Detroit (MI,USA )last year ( june – November -05) for concerts, lec-dem and classes for advanced level and beginners and also teaching rhythmic intricacies for vocalists and instrumentalists.
CONTACT FOR CLASSES THROUGH NET - mrudangam AT gmail.com

2) Savita Sreeram wishes to perform and teach music in New Jersey: Somebody claiming to be Savita Sreeram (sreevita24 AT yahoo.com) wrote:
I am a B-High Graded artise of the All India Radio.
Currently I am looking at oppourtunities to perfrom here and also to teach music here.

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3) Learn Carnatic music,Annamacharya kritis and more from M.B.shankar: Somebody claiming to be shankar (naarada AT yahoo.com) wrote:
Reg: http://www.carnatic.com "Naada tanumanisam shankaram"..

This is M.B.shankar.I am in Princeton,New Jersey.I am desciple of "Mahamhopadhyaya" Dr.Nookala China Satyanarayana and "Padmavibhushan" D.K.Pattammal.
I am a music director..did music for morethan 100 music albums.
Learn Carnatic music,Annamacharya kritis and more ..
Contact me Email: naarada AT yahoo.com (or) shankar_mcp AT yahoo.com
I will give the phone number soon.
prefer HOME TUTIONS..contact me if you are interested..

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4) Subashree Ganeshprasad is a teacher in London: suba_gp AT yahoo.com writes ..I would like to let people know that i am keen to teach beginners to sing carnatic music. I am based in London and to begin with can be contacted through email..

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5) Kalyani Ramchander T -Carnatic Veena and Vocal: Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts (Veena & Vocal)(Veena Vidwan). Has been teaching music to serious students with an ear for music. Learnt music from Pandit NCH Krishnamacharya, noted violin exponent and Dr Ayyagari Shyam Sundar, noted veena exponent. Was an artiste with All India Radio, Vijayawada. Performed in concerts in Oman & Dubai and Sharjah, various charity shows and at the World Telugu Conference Dubai (2005). Was the Joint Cultural Secretary of Rasamayi, Andhra Cultural Forum of Indian Association - Dubai. Websites - http://www.youtube.com/user/AradhanaDXB and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aradhana/261585757269323

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6) Jayashree Venkatesh and Venkatesh teach Carnatic Vocal, Violin and Keyboard and Bhajans in palatine, IL.: Jayashree Venkatesh and Venkatesh teach Carnatic Vocal, Violin and Keyboard and Bhajans in palatine, IL. Our phono number is 847 934-7268 and email is jayvenpad at hotmail.com

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7) Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan:

Old no. 76, New no 3, Venkatesa nagar
Extension 1, II street. Virugambakkam,
chennai - 600 092.
Contact: 23765824

8) Sowmya Natarajan teaches Carnatic vocal veena and tiruppugazh lessons at Edison NJ: "I teach Carnatic vocal and Veena in Edison New Jersey. I'm a direct student of Dr. Chittibabu." Individual attention for children and adults taking Carnatic vocal and veena lessons. Tiruppugazh classes for children and adults are preferably for those who are comfortable with tamizh. Contact me at 732 662 7458 or at sowmya_cotah AT yahoo.com

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9) keshav-music.com: lots of teachers listed by state (of USA):

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10) Veena Classes in Chennai: We conduct Veena Classes, for more information call 91-44-4867975

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11) Smt. Manorama Prasad: Smt. Manorama Prasad is known for her traditional and techincal rendering. For her, music is a passion and a challenge. Manorama has considerable concert experience. Her powerful voice has adorned her inborn gift of rendering pure music in an inimitable way. The control she has on the ragas and very complicated talas are something every music listener will appreciate. She is also a musicologist and has conducted several workshops, musical features, lecture demonstrations at various British Educational Institutions. She is actively involved in the muscial performances organised by UK Arts Council, London Arts Board, Asian Music Circuit, Ealing Music Service and other international music festivals. She has extensively travelled in India and Europe on concert tours. Students of Carnatic Classical Music at all levels from Basic to Advanced are welcome. I am also an experienced vocal support for Bharatnatyam performances. Interested parties can contact me at my e-mail address - manorama_hs at hotmail.com

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12) Veena Classes at Mylapore: veena classes held at mylapore. ph_4981431

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13) GEETHA VIDYALAYA: Teaches Carnatic Music (Vocal & Veena)in Bay Area. Geetha Iyer has masters degree in Music from Trivandrum, Kerala, India. 20 years of experience in teaching Music. Geetha Iyer has been teaching Music to all age groups. Contact Geetha Iyer.

Phone # (510) 809-7474
Email: geethavidyalaya@gmail.com
Address: Fremont, CA

14) Sri Balu Raghuraman and Smt Subhadhra: Sri Balu Raghuraman is the resident violin teacher at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, in London, UK. Balu is a very accomplished violin teacher and player and has completed several solo concerts in the UK and India and also accompanies several leading artists like Dr Balamurali on a regular basis. Balu can be reached at violinbalu@yahoo.com and Balu gives private lessons as well as teach at tbe Bhavan. Balu's wife Subhadhra is also an accomplished Veena player and vocalist. She also teaches at several schools in the UK and is looking for students.

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15) Bhagya Murthy:

Excellent teacher in Singapore

62 Toa Payoh Lorong 4
# 29 - 105
Singapore 310062

Tel : (65) 62588280 / (65) 96471847

Link sent by Saraswathy Thayalen : swathy79 at hotmail.com

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