Vighneshwaran

Music Faculty:

Vighneshwaran:

Vighneshwaran's musical journey began under the tutelage of the legendary Carnatic musician, Thiruvarur Shri. Bakthavathsalam, for 16 transformative years. This profound mentorship shaped Vighneshwaran into an accomplished Mridangist, a captivating Carnatic Vocalist, and a dedicated independent music instructor.

Vighneshwaran's passion for music transcends formal qualifications. Though a qualified mathematician, he has chosen to dedicate himself entirely to the world of Carnatic music. He enthralls audiences across India and Singapore with his mesmerizing performances, leaving a lasting impression on music lovers everywhere.

Vighneshwaran's thirst for knowledge led him to seek guidance from other eminent Gurus like Hanumanthapuram Shri.Bhoovaraghavan, Padma Shri T. K. Murthy, Shri.Shreyas Narayanan (Vocal), and Kalaimamani Delhi Shri.Sairam. This diverse exposure honed his skills and broadened his musical perspective.

His achievements extend far beyond the concert stage. Vighneshwaran has shared his musical wisdom at prestigious institutions in Singapore like SYAMA, Beej Academy, and SIFAS, nurturing the next generation of Carnatic music enthusiasts.

Vighneshwaran's musical spirit isn't confined by tradition. He actively explores and experiments with various western instruments and playing styles, infusing his Mridangam playing with a unique and captivating flair. This unwavering pursuit of innovation showcases his commitment to pushing the boundaries of Carnatic music.

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Jayalakshmi

A senior disciple and the daughter of A.K.Ganesan (Violinist), She was under his tutelage for 15 years.
Jayalakshmi got trained in Vocal under several eminent Gurus such as Chengalpattu Shri. Ranganathan and Shri.V.V.Ravi.

Jayalakshmi is an accomplished musician – A carnatic Vocalist, and an Independent Music instructor.
She has 35 years of experience as a music teacher and worked as a principal in government Music College (Villupuram) and has an MPhil (Music) by qualification,
and currently, a full-time performing and teaching musician.

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Nrithya

An alumnus of the prestigious Indian dance institute, Kalakshetra (Chennai), wherein she also did her post-graduate studies in the dance form. she has taught and performed in various productions by Kalakshetra, as one of their principal artists.

Nrithya is a Recipient of a scholarship from the ministry of culture, Government of India, and of the diamond jubilee fellowship from the Department of Culture (Kerala) for talented young artists.
she has received several awards, including the Shankara Menon Award by Kalakshetra and citations from the Kalakshetra Repertory Company, as well as won several classical and folk dance competitions.

Nrithya has performed in prestigious concerts hosted by Kalakshetra across the globe and in innumerable self-directed creative dance productions, having established her own dance production company.